Hamburg’s new visionary theatre, with seating for up to 3,500 people. The Harry Potter Theatre at the Großmarkt presents theatre performances, concerts, musicals, shows and much more. A visit is well worth it, not only for the fantastic programme, but also for the spectacular architecture of the listed Großmarkthalle.
The large building with its futuristic-looking roof structure is a listed building. Special precautions were therefore necessary to enable it to be converted and used as Hamburg's largest theatre at the time from 2015 onwards. The theatre was completely integrated into the existing Großmarkthalle and, with its foyer, auditorium and bar on three levels, covers an area of more than 6,500 square metres.
HARRY POTTER and the Cursed Child – Until summer 2026 at the Theater am Großmarkt
The play takes place 19 years after the events in the books and the battle for Hogwarts. Harry Potter and his wife Ginny now have children of their own, who attend the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry, where they are confronted with their family heritage. Experience the acclaimed show until 26 July 2026 at the Harry Potter Theatre at the Großmarkt in Hamburg! HARRY POTTER theatre tickets including hotel can be found here.
Frans Dikmans, the architect who had also been in charge of the first renovation, was responsible in 2019 for transforming the large halls into a suitable setting for the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The experience should begin for visitors even before the curtain rises. That's why the décor features many details that refer to the books. The Hogwarts initials have been woven into the carpet, handmade bronze-coloured wall lights in the shape of dragons show the way in the theatre auditorium, and the walls of the foyer are decorated with Patronus figures from the books.
Only here: Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, Chocolate Frogs and edible chocolate wands
Although the theatre's catering facilities are not directly part of the architecture, they naturally contribute greatly to the atmosphere. Visitors can therefore stock up on Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, Chocolate Frogs and edible chocolate wands.
From autumn 2026: Moulin Rouge! The musical at the Theater am Großmarkt
From 5 November 2026, a new era will dawn at the Theater am Großmarkt, where you can experience Baz Luhrmann's Oscar-winning masterpiece live: Moulin Rouge! The musical invites the audience into an extraordinary setting that is a nightclub, theatre and dance hall all in one.
Moulin Rouge! celebrates truth, beauty, freedom and love. The musical features 75 songs by 165 composers spanning 160 years of pop music history. From Offenbach to Lady Gaga, it's a musical extravaganza that you simply must see. Tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, including hotel accommodation, can be found here.
Admission time
Access to the grounds and the theatre pavilion is possible 2 hours before the start of the performance.
The theatre foyer opens 1 hour and 30 minutes before the start, and the theatre auditorium opens 30 minutes before the start of the show.
Duration of the shows
Harry Potter: The Musical lasts approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a 25-minute interval.
Moulin Rouge: The Musical lasts approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a 25-minute interval.
Food & drinks in the theatre
Hot meals, snacks and drinks are available for purchase in the theatre and the adjoining restaurant. Guests are not permitted to bring their own food and drinks.
How to get there
By public transport
S-Bahn station: Hammerbrook
- Take the footpath along the canal. Cross Amsinckstraße and then use the entrance via Tor West via Lippeltstraße/Banksstraße (footpath approx. 800 m).
Bus 3 stop: Lippeltstraße
- Use the entrance via Tor West via Lippeltstraße/Banksstraße (walk approx. 300 m).
Underground 1 stop: Steinstraße
- Walk across Deichtorplatz into Banksstraße until you reach the theatre car park (approx. 800 m walk).
By car
- From HafenCity: Coming from HafenCity, turn off Shanghaiallee onto Koreastraße. Turn left onto Oberhafenbrücke and then right onto Banksstraße. From there, continue straight ahead for 400 metres to Tor West.
- Leaving the city: All cars leaving the city via Amsinckstraße or Högerdamm can turn right onto Lippeltstraße and then left onto the driveway to Tor West.
- Entering the city: Visitors entering the city should turn left from Amsinckstraße onto Lippeltstraße and then left again to reach Tor West and the car park.
Parking
To ensure a smooth journey by car, you can book a parking space directly in front of the theatre on the wholesale market grounds in advance here. The parking fee is €12.00 in advance online and €14.00 on site (cashless). Parking spaces are available while stocks last.
The entrance to the theatre car park is via the entrance to the wholesale market area and opens approximately 2 hours before the start of the performance. Currently, only the WEST GATE is available for this purpose. For your navigation system, enter the destination address ‘Banksstraße 28, 20097 Hamburg’.
