What’s on in Hamburg

Experience an 80-minute immersive journey through Hamburg's dark history at The Dungeons.

Explore the story of Lamine Badian Kouyaté and his label XULY.Bët, highlighting themes of resistance and fashion.

The exhibition examines Helmut Schmidt's life, his WWII experiences, and his political legacy.

German premiere of the cult film’s musical adaptation featuring special effects, iconic music, and 80s nostalgia

Travel back to 1985 with Marty McFly and Doc Brown in BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical.

Explore the German Port Museum's permanent exhibition by walking around its grounds.

The MK&G presents a retrospective of Hans Hansen, a prominent post-war German photographer.

Set in Nagasaki around 1900, Pinkerton falls in love with Cio-Cio-San, known as “Butterfly.”

The Hamburger Kunsthalle presents its sculpture collection in a comprehensive exhibition across 1,500 m².

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Il barbiere di Siviglia.

The MK&G's East Asia Collection showcases the enduring influence of Japanese design in its new presentation.

A new generation of photographers explores analog color photography, focusing on its emotional and sensitive aspects.

The 'Simplicity' exhibition features minimalist black-and-white photographs by Hamburg photographer Svensøn.

Daycare and primary school groups can tour the Hamburg State Opera, exploring theater professions and behind-the-scenes processes.

The Glass Museum showcases the works of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, highlighting their contributions to Czech glass sculpture.

This exhibition at the MK&G features over 130 historical and contemporary chairs designed for children.

Expect a night of spontaneous laughter as everything is created live on stage without a script.

Guided tours of the historic four-masted barque PEKING are available on select weekdays.

A free photo exhibition at stilwerk Hamburg dedicated to rock music legends.

Check the organizer’s website for updates on potential event cancellations or postponements.

Panoptikum Hamburg on St. Pauli is Germany’s oldest wax museum where visitors can take selfies with lifelike figures of celebrities, historical icons, and more across four floors with interactive guides and family-friendly activities.

School visits to dress rehearsals

This exhibition reconstructs 15 significant art collections by German Jews before 1945, showcasing modernist masterpieces.

Verdi's first opera based on Shakespeare examines fate, free will, and guilt through the story of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

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The Harbour Front Literature Festival is a major Hamburg event that transforms the port into a dynamic, maritime-themed venue for international literature, readings in unique locations, and programs for both emerging talent and young readers.

The Hamburg Archaeological Museum presents insights into Northern Germany's prehistory and early history in an engaging exhibition.

The Filmfest Hamburg is a festival for the film-loving audience. Every year in autumn, over 40,000 cinema fans are thrilled on eleven screens in ten days.

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The Hamburg event calendar provides an easy way to find a variety of local events.

To commemorate Giuseppe Verdi's 125th anniversary, the Filarmonica del Teatro Comunale di Bologna will perform in the Great Hall.

Niall Horan will perform live at the Barclays Arena in Hamburg.