QUEERHISTORYMONTH
QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!
Event
Queer Storytelling Café: Discovering memories, stories, and treasures together. Over coffee and cake, vibrant local history emerges from personal experiences and encounters.
This year, too, we invite you to join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon with coffee and cake to talk about queer history connected to Hamburg and to us as its inhabitants.
Which queer pioneers worked here? Which alliances were forged? What surprising stories of love, friendship, or resistance still slumber in your memories? In the storytelling café, we collect personal stories and memories – creating an oral queer history of the city, told by those who experienced it firsthand.
In our spontaneous collective library, you can browse through books, magazines, photo albums, and journals brought by others – or discover little treasures from past queer decades. We especially welcome books, photos, and objects brought by visitors (preferably from the 1970s and 1980s) – along with their stories, they are our VIP guests.
Drinks and cake will be provided – cake donations are very welcome! Anyone who would like to help or get involved can contact the organizing team in advance: geschichtswerkstatt@gitteschmitz.de
The queer history workshop is coordinated by Simon Schultz and thrives on the voluntary commitment of all involved. Thank you to everyone who makes this space possible!
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Seminar room in the Fabrique in the Gängeviertel, 4th floor, Valentinskamp 28a, 20355 Hamburg
Organized by: Simon Schultz
Participation is free. Registration is not required. Donations for coffee and cake are welcome, but not a requirement for participation or consumption.
The seminar room in the Gängeviertel is located on the fourth floor of the Fabrique building and is accessible by elevator. Accessible restrooms are available in the building.
Notes
As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.
QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.
All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).
QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.
