Our event calendar offers you a list of current and upcoming events in Hamburg. Get inspired by cultural events, musical entertainment and culinary highlights!
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30.10.2024 - 01.02.2026
Look forward to the pop musical ‘& Julia’ at its premiere at the Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg. Experience an evening of dancing and singing along - with many world hits from the 90s and 2000s.
Do you wonder what would have happened if Juliet had not died and her story had ended differently? Here, the love story that everyone knows is told anew and transforms the hall into a party atmosphere. Be inspired by Juliet's journey to self-discovery and independence - full of humour, romance and spectacular choreography. An evening that will leave you with catchy tunes and goosebumps!
Photo: ©Stage Entertainment/ Mathew Murphy
Stage Operetta House
Spielbudenplazt 1
20359 Hamburg
01.12.2024 - 26.10.2025
One of the greatest stars of all time - Michael Jackson!
Directly from Broadway straight to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. Experience an unforgettable evening about the creation of the ‘Dangerous World Tour’ back in 1992, from ‘Beat It’ to ‘Billie Jean’ and ‘Thriller’, over 25 world hits and the unique moves and sounds await you in MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical. The spectacle, which has won four Tony Awards, lets every emotion take over!
Photo: ©Stage Entertainment/ Original Broadway Cast
Stage Theatre at the Elbe
Norderelbstraße 8
20457 Hamburg
17.05.2025 - 13.09.2025
Enjoy a piece of Hamburg culture in our Stadtpark! The Stadtpark Open Air has simply been part of Hamburg's summer since 1975, and this year too you can expect an exciting line-up that caters to every musical taste. A visit to the idyllic party location in the heart of the park is also worthwhile for families.
Picture: ©Fabian Lippke
Stadtpark
Stadtpark
22303 Hamburg
18.05.2025
On 18th May 2025, International Museum Day in Hamburg invites you to discover! Look forward to exciting guided tours, interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities for the whole family. Experience museums with joy!
Photo: ©Mediaserver Hamburg/ Escape Filmproduktion
24.05.2025 - 27.05.2025
Hamburg is becoming colourful. Admire the happily rolling hit caravans around St.Pauli to the fish market and back. The "Festival of Love" in Hamburg impresses with loud costumes, party trucks and pure Schlager hits. Don't miss out on our fun cult and celebrate with us!
Photo: ©Mediaserver Hamburg/ Martin Brinckmann
Heiligengeistfeld
Verschiedene Orte
20359 Hamburg
31.05.2025 - 01.06.2025
The traditional Eppendorf district invites you to a colorful program. Enjoy the popular waiter race or take a stroll on the flea and creative market. In addition to attractions for children and atmospheric live music, the street festival is ideal for a trip with the whole family.
Picture: ©puhhha
Eppendorfer Landstraße 14
Eppendorfer Landstraße
20249 Hamburg
01.06.2025
This triathlon inspires international enthusiasm with the sporting activities of swimming, cycling and running. Join in the excitement when the numerous athletes line up again to complete the IRONMAN. The race starts at Jungfernstieg and from there through the Alster river, along the Elbe river and across the city.
Photo: ©Getty Images for IRONMAN
Jungfernstieg
Jungfernstieg
20354 Hamburg
03.06.2025 - 08.06.2025
The Hamburg Short Film Festival brings the art of short film to the big screen! Since 1985, it has been showing the most exciting, courageous and innovative short films from all over the world - loud and sparkling, quiet and poetic, wild and visionary. Look forward to over 400 films, creative experiments and a unique festival experience between cinema, art and discourse.
Photo: ©Annika Boerm
Internationales Kurzfilm Festival
Kaltenkirchener Str. 1-3
22769 Hamburg
27.06.2025 - 06.07.2025
Experience the altonale - northern Germany's most colourful cultural festival! In early summer, Altona becomes a lively hub for art, theatre, music, literature and film. Immerse yourself in over ten days full of creative highlights, from unique events at special locations to the art market and the popular flea market around the park. Enjoy the STAMP street art festival and be inspired by a varied programme at the festival centre on Platz der Republik.
Photo: ©Thomas Panzau
Altonale
Platz der Republik
22765 Hamburg
12.07.2025 - 13.07.2025
Are you a fan of competitions and love to join in the excitement? Then you shouldn't miss the awarding of world championship medals at the World Traithlon Sprint & Relay Championships in Hamburg for the first time. Along the route you can cheer on the more than 10,000 athletes swimming, cycling and running while enjoying the numerous sports and cultural activities or you even simply register yourself!
Photo: ©Mediaserver Hamburg/Sebastian Schupfner
City Hall
Rathausmarkt 1
20095 Hamburg
23.10.2025
Experience a unique adventure at the ‘Escape Dinner - A puzzle game for the golden wooden spoon’ in our Restaurant Port! Savour an exquisite menu of several courses while solving tricky puzzles, cracking codes and deciphering hidden clues to win the golden cooking spoon. Teamwork, creativity and quick thinking are required - an unforgettable evening full of enjoyment, excitement and clever challenges awaits you!
Photo: ©Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Seewartenstraße 9
20459 Hamburg
05.01.2026
Experience ‘Prêt-à-morter - Der letzte Schrei’ at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg, accompanied by an exclusive menu from Restaurant Port! Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and intrigue as budding designer Silvie Breton is caught up in a nightmare of glamour and secrets. When a bloodcurdling scream shakes the scene, Silvie takes the investigation into her own hands. Solve the exciting case together with her while you indulge in exquisite culinary delights - an unforgettable evening full of fashion, mystery and pleasure awaits you!
Photo: ©Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Seewartenstraße 9
20459 Hamburg
16.04.2026
Experience ‘Der Polterabendkiller’ at Hotel Hafen Hamburg, accompanied by an excellent menu from Restaurant Port! What begins as a cheerful celebration of Madlen and Dennis' hen night suddenly ends in a horrific murder. The bride's father, police chief constable Hans-Peter Windisch, and his girlfriend, detective inspector ‘Härter Schimpanski’, set out to find the culprit and save the evening. Help the two investigators solve the case while you indulge in culinary delights. An unforgettable evening full of humour, suspense and enjoyment awaits you!
Photo: ©Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Seewartenstraße 9
20459 Hamburg