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Poetry Slam

Word art on Hamburg's stages.

Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Hamburg stands for art and culture through and through. And over the years, poetry slams have gained a firm place in Hamburg's cultural programme. Those who want to see young lyrical talents have the opportunity to do so in Hamburg almost every week. The young poet scene meets here regularly on stage to compete and inspire the audience. And with the "artistic duels", the city even has its own unofficial championship. Here, you'll find an overview of current events and the most frequent venues.

    The home of the Poetry Slam in Hamburg.

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    Ferientheaterkurs

    A truly special holiday experience!

    Based on witty and humorous scenarios (stories and modern fairy tales, sometimes including songs and music), and incorporating the children's spontaneous ideas, we rehearse a play with great enthusiasm. We also practice speaking loudly and clearly, as well as stage presence. At the end, the children perform the play for their parents and relatives.

    The final performance is at 1:15 pm on the last day.

    Ages 5.5 to 10 years

    Course 26th - Fri 30th Oct / 10am-2pm each day

    Course fee: €185.00 / Sibling: €165.00

    Optional peripheral support:

    from 9-10 am and 2-3 pm

    Contact:

    Silvia Schyle

    s.schyle@gmail.com

    T. 0163 2946859

    Ferientheaterkurs
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    Fischer-Z

    2026 marks a major anniversary for Fischer-Z: the band was founded by John Watts 50 years ago. »I can hardly believe it’s been 50 years. It’s been an incredible journey with ups and downs, but I’m really looking forward to celebrating with everyone – and I’m ready! Here’s to many more years of new music, concerts and art.« To celebrate this milestone in style, Watts and the band will embark on a major worldwide anniversary tour in spring and autumn 2026.

    Fischer-Z was formed in 1976 at Brunel University, together with Watts’ friend and keyboardist Steve Skolnik. John’s political songwriting and unbridled energy led United Artists to sign the band in 1978, alongside contemporaries such as The Stranglers and Buzzcocks. Their debut album, Word Salad, was released in 1979 and immediately became a post-punk hit. This was followed in 1980 by »So Long«, the band’s most successful single and one of the first music videos ever to be played on MTV – Fischer-Z’s breakthrough on major stages worldwide. 1981 saw the release of their most successful album to date, »Red Skies Over Paradise«, featuring the singles »Marliese« and »Berlin«.

    To date, Watts has released 23 albums, sold two million records and played more than 3,000 concerts throughout Europe, the USA and Canada. Peter Gabriel, Steve Cropper and the horn section of Dexy’s Midnight Runners, among others, have contributed to his recordings. Fischer-Z shared the stage with James Brown in East Berlin in front of 167,000 people, toured with The Police and Dire Straits, and performed with Bob Marley on his last European tour. In recent years, Watts has also made a name for himself as a multimedia artist, poet and playwright, creating a diverse, independent body of work characterised by energy, warmth and humanity.

    PERFORMERS

    Fischer-Z band

    PROGRAM

    50 Anniversary Tour

     

    Fischer-Z
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    Fischmarkt am Donnerstag

    Between the Große Elbstraße and the Altonaer Fischmarkt there are all kinds of culinary delights to be discovered on Thursdays too. Local residents and guests can buy fresh and delicious food here.

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    Fischmarkt Hamburg

    The fish market in Hamburg is legendary and almost a must for every visitor to Hamburg: Since 1703, pretty much everything that isn't nailed down has been traded here.

    Every Sunday morning the fish market attracts visitors to the Elbe. Everyone will find what they are looking for, as almost everything is sold here: from lush fruit baskets, fresh fish or plastic bags full of sausages to porcelain, textiles and entire jungles of green plants.

    Fischmarkt Hamburg
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    Flairdrum

    The »Flairdrum« is a really cool DIY instrument – literally a »bottle-air drum«. You take recycled PET bottles and inflate them through a valve until they’re firm enough to serve as a resonating chamber. Participants build their own bottle instrument and then, of course, try it out extensively. Together, they create a wonderful Caribbean sound.

    Please note:

    This workshop is aimed at children aged 6 to 12.

    Adults may not participate in this workshop.

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    Flohdom Horner Rennbahn

    Browsing where the horses usually run: One of Hamburg's largest flea markets takes place every Saturday at the racecourse in the Horn district of Hamburg. Spanning 20,000 square meters, an area the size of three football fields, you'll find everything a junk shopper could want, from household goods to curiosities and electronics. The selection is vast, with vendors offering both second-hand and new goods. The area is covered, allowing the market to take place year-round. When the weather's nice, you can also haggle and bargain outside.

    Flohdom Horner Rennbahn

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