Current theatre & drama in Hamburg

Whether the Schauspielhaus, Hamburgische Staatsoper or Thalia Theater - Hamburg has a lot to offer at any time of the year thanks to Germany's most renowned theatres. Here you will find our favourites so that you won't be too spoilt for choice and the planning of the evening programme is done quickly.

Die Schneekönigin — © Galli Theater Hamburg e.V.

Die Schneeköngin - Mitspietheater

02.12.2023
11:00
JUPITER (4. OG)

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Die Weihnachtsbäckerei
Theatre

29.11.2023
10:00
Schmidts TIVOLI

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Robin Hood
Theatre

29.11.2023
10:00
St. Pauli Theater

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Wo ist der Weihnachtsmann? | Moving Puppets
Theatre

06.12.2023
10:00
Hamburger Puppentheater

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Wöchentlicher Kindertheaterkurs im Kreativhaus Eimsbüttel
Theatre

01.12.2023
16:00
Kreativhaus Eimsbüttel

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»Dornröschen im Weihnachtswald«
Theatre

03.12.2023
14:30
Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)

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Neue Philharmonie Hamburg / Chor der Neuen Philharmonie Hamburg — © Maxim Schulz

»Dornröschen im Weihnachtswald«
Theatre

03.12.2023
11:00
Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)

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Our event highlights at a glance

Exciting action films, funny comedies and romantic dramas are not only shown in the cinemas of the Hanseatic city. Every year, numerous highlights await you in the small theatres and large playhouses, from the Lessing Days to the famous Filmfest Hamburg and the Hamburger Theaternacht. Be there when the curtain rises on Hamburg's stage art!

The diversity of theater on Hamburg's stages

Hamburg Theatre Festival

At the 16th Hamburger Theater Festival all theatre lovers get their money's worth. Within the framework of the festival, numerous guest performances will be performed on Hamburg stages.

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Experience the importance of short film on Hamburg's screens

International Short Film Festival

The International Short Film Festival Hamburg has its roots in the milieu of independent filmmakers. Today, the IKFF Hamburg is one of the most important and successful short film festivals worldwide for both the industry and the audience.

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Musical premiere in Hamburg

MAMMA MIA

After 19 years, the musical finally returns to the Neue Flora. The key characters, including Donna and the Dynamos, as well as the classics of ABBA bring the audience to rage.

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Cultural spectacle at Kampnagel

International Summerfestival

Pop meets avant-garde at the International Summer Festival at Kampnagel. Artists from all over the world bring theatre, dance, performances, concerts and parties to the stages of the former crane factory with Hamburg's most beautiful temporary beer garden.

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Film culture in Hamburg's cinemas

Hamburg Film Festival

Filmfest Hamburg will be celebrating its 32nd anniversary in 2024. Every year in the fall, it delights countless cinema fans over ten days on ten screens with around 70 national and international feature films and documentaries as world premieres, European premieres or German premieres.

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Musical premiere in Hamburg

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Experience the Hamburg theater program on one night

Hamburg Theatre Night

At the Theatre Night Hamburg, theatre enthusiasts can get an insight into the current productions of many Hamburg theatres. The start of the new season will be brilliant and offers more than 200 programme items. All in one night!

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Colorful, queer, socially critical film festival

Hamburg International Queer Film Festival

The Hamburg International Queer Film Festival is Germany's oldest and largest queer film festival. Every October, current film productions are shown at the Film Days - with a special focus on diversity.

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DISCOVER NOW Events in Hamburg

Dockville Festival — © Pablo Heimplatz on Unsplash

Culture, street festivals & concerts Events in Hamburg

Whether it's art, music or theatre - experience the Hamburg you want to see. You'll find events with your favourite artist on the date you want! Experience the cultural diversity of Hamburg's cultural scene and the many events here and in the metropolitan region.

Events in Hamburg

Landungsbrücken Sonnenuntergang — © mediaserver.hamburg.de / Sascha Neuroth

Events in Hamburg and the metropolitan region. Events Calendar

With our events calendar, you'll never miss any of Hamburg's numerous events again. You can search based on a specific time frame or according to category.

Events Calendar

Himmel mit Wolken — © Valentina Dominguez on Unsplash

Without entrance fees Free of charge events

Here you can find all events in Hamburg which are free of charge. These include open-air exhibitions, numerous street festivals and some concerts. These events do not require any entrance fees or tickets.

Free of charge events

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