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.

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    Pinocchios Abenteuer

    Premiere: November 8, 2025 Family play with music based on the book by Carlo Collodi Adapted by Marius Adam Recommended for ages 6 and up

    Pinocchios Abenteuer
    Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France / Carolin Widmann / Jörg Widmann
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    Portraitkonzert: Fantastische Geschwister – Carolin und Jörg Widmann

    Carolin and Jörg Widmann are among the most outstanding siblings in the international music world. With their extraordinary talents and artistic versatility, they have had a significant influence on musical life for around three decades. In their joint projects, the siblings combine their individual strengths and regularly invite high-calibre musicians from the international chamber music scene. Supported by established string quartets and other renowned guests, they create programmes that span two centuries of music history and include both classical and contemporary works. Their concerts range from dense chamber music quartets to solo concerts with a large string orchestra.

    PERFORMERS

    Carolin Widmann violin

    Jörg Widmann clarinet

    Signum Quartett string quartet

    Florian Donderer violin

    Annette Walther violin

    Xandi van Dijk viola

    Thomas Schmitz violoncello

    Ruysdael Kwartet string quartet

    Joris van Rijn violin

    Emi Ohi Resnick violin

    Gijs Kramers viola

    Michael Müller violoncello

    Pauline Herold violin

    Julia Hoover violin

    Pauline Sachse viola

    Peter Bruns violoncello

    Tatjana Erler double bass

    Oliver Triendl piano

    PROGRAM

    Béla Bartók
    Kontraste für Klarinette, Violine und Klavier Sz 111

    Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
    Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra in D minor

    - Interval -

    Carl Maria von Weber
    Klarinettenquintett B-Dur op. 34

    Jörg Widmann
    Paraphrase über Mendelssohns Hochzeitsmarsch

    Sergej Prokofjew
    Ouvertüre über hebräische Themen c-Moll op. 34 für Klarinette, Klavier und Streichquartett

    Portraitkonzert: Fantastische Geschwister – Carolin und Jörg Widmann
    Immersive Experience in der INSPIRE WRITING Ausstellung im MONTBLANC HAUS
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    Reading Party on Late Night Thursday at MONTBLANC HAUS

    Every first Thursday of the month is "Late Night Thursdayy" at MONTBLANC HAUS, meaning we extend our opening hours until 9 PM. From 6 PM to 9 PM, you can visit the INSPIRE WRITING exhibition free of charge, and there's a diverse program that offers new inspiration every month:

    On Late Night Thursday, February 5th, from 6 PM to 9 PM, the Home of Writing transforms into your exclusive living room: Take an inspiring break at the Reading Party and immerse yourself in your favorite book in a special atmosphere.

    Participation in the Reading Party and exhibition visit is free from 6 PM to 9 PM. The MONTBLANC HAUS Boutique and the adjoining Bistro 149 by Kitchen Guerilla are also open until 9 PM.

    Reading Party on Late Night Thursday at MONTBLANC HAUS
    Reeperbahn Comedy Club (2)
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    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
    ROMANTIC EVOLUTION/S
    © Kiran West

    ROMANTIC EVOLUTION/S

    La Sylphide is considered the epitome of romantic ballet, with its premiere in 1832 marking the birth of the art form. Since then, ballet has continued to evolve: for almost 200 years, world premieres by enterprising choreographers have served to renew and expand a universal language that requires no words but is nonetheless highly eloquent. The double bill ROMANTIC EVOLUTION/S combines La Sylphide with a world premiere called Äther (engl. Ether) by principal and choreographer Aleix Martínez. Commissioned by Interim Artistic Director of the Hamburg Ballet Lloyd Riggins, Martínez will draw inspiration from this romantic classic for his new piece.

    ROMANTIC EVOLUTION/S
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    © 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

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