Drei Tänzer:innen in synchroner Bewegung auf dunkler Bühne, festgehalten in dynamischer Schwarzweißaufnahme
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Theatre & Drama

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.

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    © Festival Musica © Thaïs Breton

    Alexander Schubert / Decoder Ensemble: Eternal Dawn Theatre

    • 15.01.2026
    • 19:30
    • Kampnagel (K6)
    To event
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    © Dr. Alex Romanoff

    Art of Impossible — an intimate evening of theatrical magic and self-discovery.

    • 15.01.2026
    • 20:00
    • Zaubermuseum Bellachini
    To event
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    © Gesellschaftsbühne

    Das Dilemma Theatre

    • 15.01.2026
    • 19:00
    • monsun theater
    To event
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    Der achtsame Tiger TheatreMusicals

    • 17.01.2026
    • 11:00
    • Schmidts TIVOLI
    To event
  • Der Karneval der Tiere 2024
    © Patrick Sobottka

    Der Karneval der Tiere Theatre

    • 18.01.2026
    • 11:00
    • Allee Theater - Theater für Kinder
    To event
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    © Friedrich Art

    Dr. Jejyll and Mr. Hyde - University Players Theatre

    • 19.01.2026
    • 19:30
    • Universität Hamburg (Audimax)
    To event
  • GASLIGHT
    © English Theatre

    Gaslight Theatre

    • 15.01.2026
    • 19:30
    • The English Theatre
    To event
  • A group of performers in beige and red costumes sit and stand in formation on stage. In the background, silhouettes of musicians and a projection of a floating body are visible.
    © Fabian Hammerl

    Mable Preach: Opera of Hope Theatre

    • 22.01.2026
    • 20:00
    • Kampnagel (K6)
    To event
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    © Julia Steinigeweg

    Migrantpolitan: Arabian Acid Theatre

    • 15.01.2026
    • 18:00
    • Kampnagel (Migrantpolitan)
    To event
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    © Julia Steinigeweg

    Migrantpolitan: Community Bathing x Intersectional Discourse Theatre

    • 21.01.2026
    • 19:00
    • Kampnagel (Migrantpolitan)
    To event
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    © Sinje Hasheider

    Momo (10+) Theatre

    • 17.01.2026
    • 16:00
    • Junges SchauSpielHaus Hamburg
    To event
  • WW-Porträt
    © Wittus Witt/selbst

    Only the Illusion Counts Theatre

    • 16.01.2026
    • 20:00
    • Zaubersalon Hamburg
    To event
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    © Patrick Sobottka

    Pinocchios Abenteuer Theatre

    • 17.01.2026
    • 14:30
    • Allee Theater - Theater für Kinder
    To event
  • Two performers pose in costumes. One person wears a green costume with a light-colored curly wig and a headband with a large eye. The person behind them wears a harness outfit, but is only half visible.
    © Dancing Sven

    Queereeoké: WORKSHOP Theatre

    • 22.01.2026
    • 17:00
    • Kampnagel (K1)
    To event
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    © Gerrit Meier

    Steife Brise Mission Widerstand Theatre

    • 16.01.2026
    • 20:00
    • Honigfabrik
    To event
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    © Die 2te Heimat / Gisiger & Löher GmbH

    Tasting "Ein Picknick in der Champagne" Theatre

    • 16.01.2026
    • 18:30
    • Die 2te Heimat - Theatersalon
    To event

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!

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The diversity of theater on Hamburg's stages

Hamburg Theatre Festival

At the 17th 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 independent filmmaking scene. Today, IKFF Hamburg is one of the world's most important and successful short film festivals for the industry and audiences alike. The 42nd Short Film Festival Hamburg will take place from 2 to 7 June 2026.

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Musical premiere in Hamburg

MAMMA MIA

International Summer Festival
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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

The Hamburg Film Festival will celebrate its 34th anniversary in 2026. Every autumn, 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

HAMILTON

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Experience the Hamburg theater program on one night

Hamburg Theatre Night

When the curtains rise simultaneously and spotlights shine across the city on Saturday, 5 September 2026, it will be Theatre Night in Hamburg once again. More than 30 stages will present the diversity of Hamburg's theatre scene in over 200 programme items – compact, surprising and accessible to all.

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© Aileen Pinkert
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

Konfettiregen über der feiernden Menge bei Nacht auf dem MS Dockville-Festival in Hamburg.
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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
Sonnenuntergang über den Landungsbrücken mit Blick auf Uhrturm, Elbe und Hafenkräne im Hintergrund
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All events at a glance Calendar of events Hamburg

With our calendar of events you won't miss any of the numerous events in Hamburg. You can search directly for a suitable period or filter by category.

Calendar of events Hamburg
Weiße, federartige Wolke vor blauem Himmel als stimmungsvolle Hintergrundaufnahme.
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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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