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St. Pauli unvergessen - Reliquien der Reeperbahn

Join the creators of the "Museum without Walls" to explore rare artifacts from the history of the Reeperbahn, scattered throughout the district. Experience St. Pauli up close.

This tour is part of the "Places of Things" project and a walking tour through the "Museum Without Walls." It leads to historically significant objects in unusual locations. In the bar and the garage, at the hairdresser's or in front of the "red-light district" window; everywhere there are things to discover that tell a story – and on this tour, they are brought to life: A set of cutlery bridges the gap to the "Roaring Twenties," a tea service to a famous prostitute. Germany's most famous gas station sign becomes a "panoramic window" into Hamburg's urban planning from the 1940s to the present day, and ten centimeters of wood become witnesses to a world-renowned musical career. The tour begins with refreshments (non-alcoholic) at the 1a-Bar in the ARCOTEL Onyx – precisely where the "Trichter" entertainment venue marked the entrance to the Reeperbahn for around 130 years. On display are: an original Höpfner bass guitar from Paul McCartney and other Beatles memorabilia, original erotic advertising panels by local artist Erwin Ross, who also painted the entrance scene to the "Zur Ritze" bar, the Mona Lisa of the Reeperbahn - "DOMENICA" the painting by Donna Sani Sue, an original painting by Klaus Barkowsky, known as the pimp of the century "The Handsome Klaus".

Stars for Free 2026

Auch 2026 findet wieder Stars for Free in der Barclays Arena statt. Organisiert wird das Konzert von Radio Hamburg. Tickets gibt es nicht zu kaufen - sondern nur direkt bei Radio Hamburg.

Symphoniker Hamburg / Boris Giltburg / Sylvain Cambreling

Under the baton of Sylvain Cambreling, this special concert at the Elbphilharmonie brings together George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, featuring pianist Boris Giltburg, and Mozart’s Requiem – two works that transcend boundaries in very different ways.



Gershwin’s concerto bridges the world of the concert hall with the energy of jazz and Broadway. In the second half, Mozart’s Requiem is presented in a new light: building on the unfinished masterpiece, a world premiere by Belgian composer Fabrizio Cassol carries the thoughts and sounds of the Requiem into the present. Featuring renowned soloists and the EuropaChorAkademie, the evening bridges the past and the future, this world and the next – a musical glimpse into the unknown that invites the audience to pause and listen further.

PERFORMERS

Symphoniker Hamburg orchestra

EuropaChorAkademie choir

Sarah Wegener soprano

Anke Vondung alto

Simon Yang tenor

Yannick Debus bass

Boris Giltburg piano

Sylvain Cambreling conductor

PROGRAM

Johann Sebastian Bach
Ricercar a 6

George Gershwin
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in F major

- Interval -

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Requiem in D minor, K. 626

Symphoniker Hamburg / Jennifer Holloway / Sylvain Cambreling

The Symphoniker Hamburg opens its new season at the Laeiszhalle with an extraordinary programme that combines creation and re-creation, tradition and the present, for a season opener that is as thoughtful as it is rich in sound.

Under the baton of Principal Conductor Sylvain Cambreling, the programme features excerpts from Beethoven’s ballet music »The Creatures of Prometheus«, Wagner’s »Wesendonck-Lieder« featuring soprano Jennifer Holloway, and Hans Zender’s »Schumann-Fantasie«. While Beethoven’s Prometheus brings the creative spark into play, Wagner focuses on the inner fire of longing and passion. Hans Zender, in turn, draws inspiration from a Romantic-era work and translates it into a contemporary musical language.

PERFORMERS

Symphoniker Hamburg orchestra

Jennifer Holloway soprano

Sylvain Cambreling conductor

PROGRAM

Ludwig van Beethoven
The Creatures of Prometheus Op. 43 (excerpts)

Richard Wagner
Five Poems for Female Voice and Piano, WWV 91A »Wesendonck-Lieder«

- Interval -

Hans Zender
Schumann-Fantasie

Tag des Akkordeons

The state music councils in Germany have chosen the accordion as the instrument of the year 2026. To mark this occasion, the Hamburg State Youth Music School and the Hamburg State Music Council are hosting Accordion Day. A variety of workshops for all ages and skill levels will showcase the accordion's versatility and offer the opportunity to explore the instrument in depth and make music together.

Workshop 1: Discovering and Getting to Know the Accordion for Children 5-7 Years (No prior knowledge required) Led by: Natalia Müller 10:30 am - 12:30 pm In this workshop, children will playfully explore the instrument and discover its diverse sound possibilities. Using the accordion and Orff instruments, they will create a sound story together. Parents are not permitted in this workshop. (Afterwards, children and their parents are welcome to listen to the rehearsals of Workshops 2 and 3 to get a feel for playing the accordion.)

2nd Workshop: We play accordion together - children 7-13 years (with prior knowledge) - led by Bernd Butz, 10 am - 1 pm. This workshop offers the perfect opportunity for all those who have always wanted to play together with other children in an accordion orchestra. Through exciting pieces and suitable exercises, the basics of playing together will be learned.

3rd Workshop: Making Music Together is Fun for Juniors 13-16 Years (With Prior Knowledge) Led by: Arlette Wardys 10am - 1pm This workshop explores the encounter between old composers and modern accordion techniques. Two pieces from Vladimir Subitzky's "Music for Children" cycle will be explored: "Lament" in the style of Sergei Prokofiev and the "March," reminiscent of the music of Georges Bizet and Igor Stravinsky.

Workshop 4: Making Music Without Sheet Music - Creating a New Piece of Music (Participants of Workshops 2 and 3) Led by Natalia Müller and Bernd Butz 2-5 pm In this workshop, participants will collaboratively develop a piece of music. Through experimentation with tones, rhythms, melodies, sounds, and noises, creative musical ideas will emerge and be implemented together. The workshop fosters expression, musical self-confidence, and teamwork.

5th Workshop: Chamber Music with Piazzolla Advanced students (ages 16 and up) Led by Arlette Wardys 2-5 pm In this workshop, participants will immerse themselves in the world of Argentine tango. They will learn "Chau Paris" by composer Astor Piazzolla. The following instruments are invited to participate: violin (2-4), accordion (2-5), piano (1), double bass (1-2), bass guitar (1).

Take an 80-minute immersive trip through Hamburg’s chilling city history!

The Dungeons brings together an amazing cast of professional actors, special effects, stages, scenes and awesome rides. Are you ready to discover Hamburg's darkest history?