Nahaufnahme eines Mikrofons auf Bühne mit unscharfem Hintergrund in Konzertatmosphäre.
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Poetry Slam

Word art on Hamburg's stages.

Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Hamburg stands for art and culture through and through. And over the years, poetry slams have gained a firm place in Hamburg's cultural programme. Those who want to see young lyrical talents have the opportunity to do so in Hamburg almost every week. The young poet scene meets here regularly on stage to compete and inspire the audience. And with the "artistic duels", the city even has its own unofficial championship. Here, you'll find an overview of current events and the most frequent venues.

    The home of the Poetry Slam in Hamburg.

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    Figurentheater für Kinder - „Die Olchis und der Schmuddel-Hund“ von Erhard Dietl

    It's that time again, Madsino's puppet revue is coming and will be performing a new exciting story for children: "The Olchis and the Dirty Dog" by Erhard Dietl.

    Welcome to the world of the Olchis...

    Who doesn't know them?! – The Olchis live in a cave on the Schmuddelfing rubbish dump. They like it when things smell musty and stink. Olchis never wash. When they yawn, even the flies fall off.

    Slime and dog poop! The Olchi children find their pets incredibly boring today. Firebreath is asleep, the rats are dozing, and the flies are falling dead to the ground. How toad-like that a dog should turn up on the garbage dump right now! He can even do tricks and loves to wallow in the dirt...

    Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the auditorium of Walddörfer Gymnasium (Im Allhorn 45) in Volksdorf.

    Running time approx. 50 minutes | Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Tickets: €9.50 per person

    Figurentheater für Kinder - „Die Olchis und der Schmuddel-Hund“ von Erhard Dietl
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    Fischmarkt am Donnerstag

    Between the Große Elbstraße and the Altonaer Fischmarkt there are all kinds of culinary delights to be discovered on Thursdays too. Local residents and guests can buy fresh and delicious food here.

    Fischmarkt am Donnerstag
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    Fischmarkt Hamburg

    The fish market in Hamburg is legendary and almost a must for every visitor to Hamburg: Since 1703, pretty much everything that isn't nailed down has been traded here.

    Every Sunday morning the fish market attracts visitors to the Elbe. Everyone will find what they are looking for, as almost everything is sold here: from lush fruit baskets, fresh fish or plastic bags full of sausages to porcelain, textiles and entire jungles of green plants.

    Fischmarkt Hamburg
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    Flat Files and Paper Pies. New Acquisitions and Information Graphics on the Graphics and Poster Collection

    Posters and graphic design holdings are referred to as “flat works” in the museum. Around 400,000 of these two-dimensional items are stored in the flat file cabinets of the Graphics and Poster Collection. In the last four years, more than 3500 have been added, 120 of which are on display in the exhibition. Using pie charts and other information graphics, we visualise the growing collection in all its variety and provide an insight into what goes on behind the scenes: what are the defining features of the Graphics and Poster Collection? How does something become part of the collection? How are these decisions made – and what happens next? Join us for a critical yet playful exploration of these aspects, learn more about the challenges of expanding the collection while being mindful of diversity concerns, and enjoy the works and infographics.

    Flat Files and Paper Pies. New Acquisitions and Information Graphics on the Graphics and Poster Collection
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    Flohdom Horner Rennbahn

    Browsing where the horses usually run: One of Hamburg's largest flea markets takes place every Saturday at the racecourse in the Horn district of Hamburg. Spanning 20,000 square meters, an area the size of three football fields, you'll find everything a junk shopper could want, from household goods to curiosities and electronics. The selection is vast, with vendors offering both second-hand and new goods. The area is covered, allowing the market to take place year-round. When the weather's nice, you can also haggle and bargain outside.

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