The Stage Theater an der Elbe is home to MJ – The Michael Jackson Musical and, with its modern panoramic façade, offers a unique view of Hamburg's skyline.
Your musical experience begins with a boat trip across the River Elbe. After this ‘mini harbour tour’, an architectural gem awaits you on the opposite bank: 10,000 gleaming stainless steel shingles and a glass façade up to twelve metres high characterise the exterior. Inside, the two-storey foyer with an open gallery, attractive bars and contemporary art invites you to linger, and in the beautiful hall with 1,850 seats, musical art of the highest standard unfolds before you.
Musicals at the Stage Theater on the Elbe
The Stage Theater an der Elbe has already been the venue of numerous top musicals in the past. Among others "I've never been to New York", "The Miracle of Bern" and "MARY POPPINS" and PRETTY WOMAN took place there, followed by Disneys FROZEN.
MJ – The Michael Jackson Musical
MJ – The Michael Jackson Musical offers fascinating insights behind the scenes of the legendary ‘Dangerous’ world tour (1992). The show not only presents some of the most famous and best-selling songs in music history, but also brings Michael Jackson's unique dance moves and unmistakable sound to life on stage. In addition, the musical offers rare insights into the team spirit and creative energy that made the superstar a pop icon and legend. Musical tickets with and without hotel accommodation can be found here.
Admission time
Admission is approximately 1.5 hours before showtime. The exact time is stated on your ticket.
Duration of the show
The musical lasts approximately 2.5 hours including a 20 minute break.
Food & drinks in the theatre
A selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the theatre. Bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted. This includes beverage containers and food of any kind or size.
Arriving by shuttle service
We recommend arriving by shuttle service. The ships leave 2 hours before the start of the show from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken/Brücke 1 (for afternoon shows from 1.5 hours before the start of the show). The transfer is included in your musical ticket and is free of charge for you. Attention: the last ferry leaves 1.5 hrs after the end of the show.
Public transport
- S-Bahn lines S1 and S3 to the Landungsbrücken stop
- Underground line U3 to the Landungsbrücken stop (now barrier-free)
- Harbour ferry runs regularly from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Brücke 1 (from two hours before the start of the performance / for afternoon performances from one hour before the start of the performance)
- Exclusive use of the ferries with HADAG Musical Shuttle Service (these are included in the ticket price and can therefore be used free of charge)
- The last ferry departs 1 ½ hours after the end of the performance and returns to St. Pauli Landungsbrücken (Bridge 1)
Travelling by car
Approach via the A7 motorway (north/south)
- take the Waltershof/Hafen junction (exit 30 HH-Waltershof)
- turn right into Finkenwerderstraße
- turn left onto Köhlbrandbrücke and follow the road
- after the Ellerholzbrücke bridge, turn left into Reiherdamm
- continue over the Argentinienbrücke bridge, then follow Reiherdamm
- turn right into the street Nordersand
Approach via the A1 (south/west)
- Follow the A1 onto the B255 towards the centre of HH
- after crossing the Elbe bridges, follow the signs to HH-Centrum
- turn right into Baakenwerder Straße and then turn right again into Versmannstraße
- follow the road (Versmannstraße, Freihafen-Elbbrücke, Rampenstraße, Am Saalehafen, Veddeler Damm)
- after 4 km turn right towards Steinwerder into Reiherdamm
- continue over the Argentinienbrücke bridge and then follow Reiherdamm
- turn right into the street Nordersand
Costs for car parking
- There is a chargeable car park on site (flat rate of €8.00 for 6 hours)
