Nahaufnahme eines Mikrofons auf Bühne mit unscharfem Hintergrund in Konzertatmosphäre.
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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.

    Reeperbahn Comedy Club (2)
    © Bo Lüdersen

    Reeperbahn Comedy Club

    The best stand-up comedy on the Reeperbahn.

    Live and uncensored.

    The test winner!

    Every Friday and Saturday.

    Bo Lüdersen presents stars like Felix Lobrecht, Maxi Gstettenbauer, Ingmar Stadelmann, etc.

    But newcomers are also offered an open mic. Want to get on stage yourself? Get in touch!

    Beginners and professionals in one show. - The mix is what makes it special!

    Reeperbahn 25

    20359 Hamburg

    Every Friday and Saturday

    7:00 PM Doors open

    8:00 PM Start

    22:00 End

    Reeperbahn Comedy Club

    @reeperbahncomedyclub

    www.reeperbahncomedyclub.de

    Reeperbahn Comedy Club
    oTermineExhibitionatNikolaus
    © Stefan Nagott / Karl-Heinz Westerholt

    RUDOLPH - Exhibition@Nikolaus

    Dear friends of art, media and design,

    The Pure Photography and popstreet.shop galleries cordially invite you to the opening of their joint exhibition RUDOLPH from 6 December 2025 to 31 January 2026 at Marktstraße 133 in Hamburg's Karoviertel district.

    The Pure Photography gallery is showing the fascinating series by Hamburg photographer Marco Voß: H0 figures artfully arranged in everyday scenes — sometimes humorous, sometimes poetic, often astonishingly realistic.

    Photographer and media artist Heike Baltruweit presents and reflects on painterly and graphic aspects and excerpts from architecture and urban environments in her consistently unedited photographs.

    The popstreet.shop gallery presents a diverse programme of works and different approaches by various artists from pop art, street art, printing and antiquarianism.

    What can you expect? Great art, stimulating conversations, mulled wine, a raffle and homemade biscuits.

    Come along — with or without a red nose. We look forward to seeing you!

    Opening: Saturday, 6 December '25, 5 to 9 p.m.

    Exhibition: until 31 January 2026,

    open: Wednesdays to Saturdays, 12 noon to 6 p.m. (except public holidays)

    Free admission

    WHERE?

    Galerie Pure Photography & Galerie popstreet.shop

    Marktstraße 133

    20357 Hamburg (Karoviertel)

    U2 Messehallen / U3 Feldstraße / S-Sternschanze

    RUDOLPH - Exhibition@Nikolaus
    hamburg-tourismus-rudolph
    © Westerholt/Habel

    Rudolph - the exhibition

    Yes! Another major exhibition is a must this year, and in keeping with tradition, it will take place on St. Nicholas Day. Welcome to Rudolph, with or without polished boots, appropriate songs or poems. The anniversary exhibitions of the pure photography and popstreet.shop galleries will of course feature wonderful works in addition to a raffle and mulled wine. On the one hand, there are fascinating series by Hamburg photographer Marco Voß: H0 figures, artfully arranged in everyday scenes, and consistently unedited photographs by photographer and media artist Heike Baltruweit. On the other hand, there are expressive images by Simone Albert, Kirstin Dabelstein, liz_art_berlin & Esther Engelin and Marilyn Fackler, among others. And if you're looking for not only large pictures but also artistic little gifts for the Christmas table, you're sure to find something.

    Vernissage: St. Nicholas Day, Saturday, 6 December, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    Exhibition until 31 January

    Gallery popstreet.shop & pure photography, Marktstraße 133, 20357 Hamburg

    Wed-Sat 12 noon-6 p.m.

    Nearby: Feldstraße, Sternschanze and Messehallen underground and S-Bahn stations.

    Parking on Heiligengeistfeld, € 6/day, entrance via Glacischaussee or, when the funfair is open, via Feldstraße

    Rudolph - the exhibition
    Sachiko Furuhata / Klavierabend
    © Sachiko Furuhata

    Sachiko Furuhata / Piano Recital

    Yokohama-born Sachiko Furuhata made her debut in 2017 at Carnegie Hall New York to standing ovations. Since then, she has made guest appearances at various major concert halls such as the San Francisco Herbst Theatre, the Edinburgh Usher Hall, the Leipzig Gewandhaus, the Berlin Philharmonie and the Hamburg Laeiszhalle. As a soloist she has played with orchestras such as the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra or the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.

    PERFORMERS

    Sachiko Furuhata piano

    PROGRAM

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    Nocturne cis-Moll op. posth. BI 49

    Frédéric Chopin
    Nocturne Es-Dur op. 9/2

    Frédéric Chopin
    Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 27/2

    Frédéric Chopin
    Étude E-Dur op. 10/3

    Frédéric Chopin
    Étude cis-Moll op. 10/4

    Frédéric Chopin
    Étude c-Moll op. 10/12 »Revolutionsetüde«

    Frédéric Chopin
    Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31

    - Interval -

    Frédéric Chopin
    Valse h-Moll op. 69/2

    Frédéric Chopin
    Valse cis-Moll op. 64/2

    Frédéric Chopin
    Fantaisie-Impromptu cis-Moll op. 66

    Frédéric Chopin
    Étude cis-Moll op. 25/7

    Frédéric Chopin
    Étude a-Moll op. 25/11

    Frédéric Chopin
    Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op. 22

    Sachiko Furuhata / Piano Recital
    SCHNACK Stand-Up
    © SCHNACK Stand-Up UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

    SCHNACK Stand-Up Comedy im BIRDLAND Jazzclub

    6-10 comedians, 1 microphone, 120 minutes of top entertainment.


    Allow us to introduce you to our SCHNACK stand-up comedy show at the legendary BIRDLAND!


    Your host, Lenny Wawro, will lead the evening and introduce you to 6-10 fabulous comedians who will be showcasing their latest material. This means you can sit back, enjoy a drink, and work your funny bone! A great atmosphere is guaranteed!


    So grab your loved ones who could use a fun evening and a little laughter and come along!


    Our comedians are known from, among others, Falsch aber Lustig, NDR Comedy Contest, Night Wash, Comedy Central Roast Battle, Comedy Studio Berlin, Stand-Up 44, 4 Feinde, Kampf der Künste and many more.


    With a wide selection of cool drinks and the finest cocktails, you'll definitely be well catered for!


    Note: If you would like to book for larger groups, please send us an email to office@schnackstandup.de


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    We look forward to seeing you!
    Your SCHNACK Stand-Up Team

    SCHNACK Stand-Up Comedy im BIRDLAND Jazzclub
    Schulkonzert »Pleistozän«
    © Claudia Höhne

    School Concert »Yıldırım & Avital«

    Two stars encounter each other here: firstly, Hamburg native Derya Yıldırım, who sings and accompanies herself on the bağlama lute; secondly, Israeli mandolinist Avi Avital, who plays European baroque music with the same enthusiasm as more recent music from all over the world. They are both charismatic virtuosos, they both play an instrument from the lute family and they love bringing different musical cultures together. Along with the equally adventurous string players from Ensemble Resonanz, they span a wide arc in this moderated concert: they play classical music, Anatolian folk music and a completely new composition by Yıldırım’s teacher Taner Akyol, with whom she has been friends for years.

    PERFORMERS

    Ensemble Resonanz chamber orchestra

    Derya Yıldırım bağlama, vocals

    Avi Avital mandolin

    PROGRAM

    Pietro Locatelli
    Lamento: Largo und Alla breve ma moderato / aus: Sinfonia funebre f-Moll

    Anonymus
    Bebek (Baby)

    Antonis Anissegos
    Drama Köprüsü

    Omer Avital
    Lonely Girl

    Antonio Vivaldi
    Concerto in G minor, RV 315 »L’estate (The Summer)«

    Ali N. Askin
    Şeker loops

    Avi Avital
    Avi’s Song

    School Concert »Yıldırım & Avital«

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