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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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    Hamburg Pubcrawl - Shots, Games & 2x VIP Club Entry

    Experience Hamburg’s legendary St. Pauli night: bars, beats, and clubs around the Reeperbahn, Grosse Freiheit, Hans-Albers-Platz, and Hamburger Berg. Meet international travelers and locals — perfect for socializing and partying.

    Highlights

    4–5 curated venues, all within walking distance

    2 club entries with fast access included

    Shots, drink specials, and party games with chances to win free drinks

    Local guides, smooth flow, real St. Pauli vibes

    Hamburg Pubcrawl - Shots, Games & 2x VIP Club Entry
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    Hamburg Sustainability Week (over 150 events throughout Hamburg)

    Hamburg Sustainability Week is a series of events focused on sustainable development in Hamburg. With the motto “We’re shaping the future. Together,” initiatives, organizations, companies, and institutions across the city will open their doors from June 26 to July 3, 2026, for discussions, workshops, and hands-on activities.

    All off the Hamburg Sustainability Week Events can be found here: hsc.link/weekprogramm2026

    In addition to the Nachhaltigkeits-Werkstatt on July 1 at the Handelskammer Hamburg, one of this year’s many highlights is the event taking place at Hamburg’s Rathausmarkt from June 29 to July 1. The "Future Garden” will create a central gathering place in one of the city’s most visited locations. A mix of lectures and panels, culture and cuisine, hands-on activities and discussions, as well as a live stream of the concurrently held Hamburg Sustainability Conference at City Hall, invite visitors to explore and linger. Various Hamburg-based initiatives, organizations, companies, and other stakeholders are on board.

    The goal is to make sustainability visible and tangible in the everyday lives of Hamburg’s residents and to advance the local implementation of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The events will take place throughout Hamburg and invite citizens to learn more, join the discussion, and contribute their own ideas.

    As part of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference taking place in Hamburg, Hamburg Sustainability Week thus serves as a bridge between the international discourse and Hamburg’s urban community. It translates global sustainability issues into local projects, encounters, and concrete action on the ground.

    Hamburg Sustainability Week (over 150 events throughout Hamburg)
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    HAMBURGER ARCHITEKTUR SOMMER (Hamburg Summer of Architecture)

    From May to July 2026 the HAMBURGER ARCHITEKTUR SOMMER (Hamburg Summer of Architecture) will celebrate a FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE in places all over the city. Our information base you find at the URBANEO – Young Centre of Architecture – at Strandkai on the bank of river Elbe in the HafenCity. There you get all news and informations, meet people or just relax with a cup of coffee. And hopefully you will become curious about what is happening in more than 250 events.  

    The HAMBURG SUMMER OF ARCHITECTURE presents itself as a citizens‘ initiative in the culture of building and planning. Since 1994 it took place every three to four years, in 2026 for the 11th time. All Hamburg citizens are invited to take part. Main museums, galleries, universities, building departments, cinemas, students, architects, artists will present their projects. Exhibitions, film, performances, workshops, talks, guided tours – all formats are welcome. Visitors will experience a huge variety of events of subjects and themes on architecture, landscape planning, history of he city, space and design – mostly in an artistic context and depiction. People of all ages are welcome! As we present a lot of events for kids and young people.

    The detailled programme you will find from March 2026 on our website: https://www.architektursommer.de/

    HAMBURGER ARCHITEKTUR SOMMER (Hamburg Summer of Architecture)
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    Harry Potter und das verwunschene Kind

    Alohomora! The new play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" opens up to you. The Broadway-acclaimed play is now also thrilling at Hamburg's Theater am Großmarkt. Experience breathtaking magic at "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," "the most spectacular show ever seen in a theater" (Süddeutsche Zeitung). The eighth story in the Harry Potter saga is the only one you can only experience live at the Theater am Großmarkt in Hamburg.

    There's a lot of magic going on in the world of Harry Potter, and this translates to the stage of the performance. With surprising effects and impressive scenery, the audience is amazed: Wasn't there real magic at work?

    The play is musically accompanied by four suites, each of which characterizes one of the plays' acts. Grammy and Ivor Novello Award winner Imogen Heap created the music specifically for HARRY POTTER and the Cursed Child.

    Nineteen years after the events at Hogwarts made famous by the books and films, Harry Potter is a 37-year-old father of three and works in the Law Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Magic. The youngest son, Albus Severus, follows in the awed footsteps of his father, who once won the heroic battle against Lord Voldemort, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter's past keeps catching up with him, as his son, of all people, befriends the son of his former archenemy, Draco Malfoy. In a thrilling twist, Albus steals a Time-Turner against Harry Potter's wishes, merging the past with the present. The country's long-fought peace is in jeopardy, and Harry Potter's adventure continues with plenty of magic, numerous dark spells, and ultimately the hope that everything will turn out for the best.

    Harry Potter und das verwunschene Kind

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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
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    An evening full of emotions Musicals & Shows

    Experience the musical capital of Hamburg! Whether it's Disney's long-running success THE KING OF THE LIONS, moving musicals such as & JULIA - The Pop Musical or hilarious shows on the Reeperbahn - there's something for all ages and tastes here.

    Musicals & Shows
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    Festivals & Street Fairs

    Parks or industrial zones are transformed into festival sites; side-streets invite you to come to highly diverse street festivals.

    Festivals & Street Fairs

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