Summer in HafenCity
© 2011 ELBE&FLUT Thomas Hampel
Summer in HafenCity
© 2012 ELBE&FLUT Thomas Hampel
Summer in HafenCity
© 2012 ELBE&FLUT Thomas Hampel
Summer in HafenCity
© 2011 ELBE&FLUT Thomas Hampel
Summer in HafenCity
© 2011 ELBE&FLUT Thomas Hampel
Summer in HafenCity
© 2012 ELBE&FLUT Thomas Hampel

Summer in HafenCity

Free series of events in the summer months

Every year from June to August the public squares, parks and promenades in HafenCity will be open to dancing, sports and literature. The "Summer in HafenCity" events series has been in existence since 2005, transforming the district into a lively meeting place every Sunday.

The best thing about the events? Everything is free and open-air! Around HafenCity you can watch the different live choreographies of changing dance groups. If you're really into the tango, samba or swing rhythms, you can even take part in a free course. If you prefer to relax after a warm day, you can listen to young up-and-coming authors performing their works in front of the harbour scenery under the setting sun.

This year, summer can be enjoyed in the newly opened Baakenpark for the first time. The green areas of the park invite you to take part in sports: you can really get your power back from jumping fitness, while the yoga classes are more relaxed.
 

DISCOVER NOW Events at this location

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    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Foto: Jann Wilken

    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • MK&G_FrüherHiessenWirGastarbeiter_MuhlisKenter_Näherin_in_Textilfabrik_1980_c_MuhlisKenter
    © Muhlis Kenter, Näherin in einer Textilfabrik, Alsdorf bei Aachen, 1980, Muhlis Kenter

    “They Used to Call Us Guest Workers.” Extending the Photography and New Media Collection

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • Ausstellung im modernen Konferenzzentrum
    © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH

    OMR Online Marketing Rockstars Festival Specialized Fairs

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburg Messe und Congress
    To event
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    Drachen Probe (5-12 Jahre) Theatre

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
    To event
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    © Panoptikum

    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Panoptikum
    To event
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    © XULY.Bët, Kollektion Herbst/Winter 2024/25, Foto: Marc Baptiste

    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • MK&G_InspirationJapan_SlgWalterGebhard_SuzukiKiitsu_Tänzerinnen_Detail_FotoTobiasEckmann
    © Suzuki Kiitsu, Tänzerinnen (Detail), Japan, 1. H. 19. Jh., Hängerolle, MK&G, Erworben mit Mitteln der Campe’schen Historischen Kunststiftung aus der Sammlung Walter Gebhard, Foto: MK&G/Tobias Eckmann

    Inspiring Japan Permanent Exhibition

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Dose mit drei Drachen (Detail), China, Qing-Dynastie, Qianlong-Ära (1736-1795), MK&G, Foto: MK&G/Jörg Arend

    Inspiring China Permanent Exhibition

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Archäologisches Museum Hamburg

    Abenteuer Archäologie Exhibitions

    • 05.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
    To event

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