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Welcome to Hamburg, the city of culture

When it comes to culture, Hamburg certainly caters for all tastes! With everything from theatres, museums, exhibitions, live music and a lively club scene to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and exciting adventure attractions right through to the jewel in Hamburg’s crown – the Elbphilharmonie, this city of culture won’t disappoint! Why not start with a virtual visit to get all the inspiration you could possibly need for your next visit?

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    Culture in English Cultural highlights for our international guests

    Our international guests can fully embrace Hamburg's cultural diversity. From theatre and classical music to museums and exhibitions, our cultural institutions offer a wide range of activities in English.

    Cultural highlights for our international guests
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    Artistic highlights Art & Exhibitions

    A visit to one of Hamburg’s museums involves rare old pieces on display in our magnificent buildings, but you’ll also find a number of smaller, owner-operated galleries, as well as contemporary art, pop up installations, street art and collections…

    Art & Exhibitions
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    Six renowned art galleries - one ticket The art mile in Hamburg

    Along the 1.5 km of the Hamburg Art Mile between Ferdinandstor and Deichtorstraße are state museums, exhibition institutes and private galleries with over 30,000 m2 of exhibition space. Art and culture from antiquity to provocative contemporary art…

    The art mile in Hamburg
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    Speicherstadt & Kontorhausviertel UNESCO World Heritage

    In 2015, the "Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel with Chilehaus" ensemble was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This makes it one of the world's 1200 "masterpieces of human creativity of universal value".

    UNESCO World Heritage
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    Be a part of digital art Immersive cultural experiences

    The multimedia productions bring art to life digitally and you can immerse yourself directly in the artworks and become a part of them.

    Immersive cultural experiences

DISCOVER NOW So much to discover and experience in this culture-rich city

Whether it’s through art, music or the theatre, Hamburg and culture go hand in hand. Discover the unique maritime flair of the Speicherstadt, listen to any genre of music performed live or marvel at some of the many fascinating public art displays. With such a diverse cultural scene and variety of events on offer, Hamburg truly has it all!

  • Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg mit gläserner Wellenarchitektur und Backsteinsockel am Wasser
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    Hamburg's landmark on the Waterfront Elbphilharmonie

    In building the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg certainly put itself on the map! Our concert hall, with its impressive glass wave architecture and interior…

    Elbphilharmonie
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    Brick, Canal, Bridge & Road Maritime Culture & UNESCO

    Red brick, canals, bridges and alleyways – the complex of warehouses, built from the end of the 19th century near the Port of Hamburg, is so extensive…

    Maritime Culture & UNESCO
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    Great freedom for music Concerts & Live Music

    From classical music to electro festivals, from music history to a thriving live music scene and vibrant nightlife… Hamburg’s got it all!

    Concerts & Live Music
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    The right frame for any exhibition Exhibition Houses

    Not everything that can be seen in Hamburg comes from museums: the exhibition houses make sure that every exhibition gets the right setting.

    Exhibition Houses
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    Great productions Theater & Stage Arts

    In addition to famous theaters, the stage landscape offers a state opera, raunchy cabaret, impressive dance performances, open-air shows and plays…

    Theater & Stage Arts
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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…

    Musicals & Shows
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    Must Sees, Activity, Mysterious Places Hamburg Adventures

    Hamburg, Germany’s very own maritime metropolis, offers its visitors a fantastic stay, featuring some of the most famous, most exciting and craziest…

    Hamburg Adventures
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    Clubbing, live gigs and theatres Cultural and creative districts

    With their various cultural offers, Hamburg's city districts offer their guests entertainment for every taste.

    Cultural and creative districts

Hamburg - City of culture with a diverse cultural landscape

Whether theatres, museums, musicals or other exciting worlds of experience, let yourself be enchanted in the cultural city of Hamburg. Three young actors from the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" magically discover the places of cultural diversity in Hamburg. On their tour, the "Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer" (a prominent painting by German artist Caspar David Friedrich) serves as the magical driver of all the action.

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DISCOVER NOW Current cultural events

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    Klangzeit Classical Music

    • 20.09.2025
    • 15:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
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    Costantini: From Picasso to Cocteau – Glass Art from Master Hand

    • 20.09.2025
    • 11:00
    • Achilles-Stiftung (Glasmuseum)
    To event
  • NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Augustin Hadelich / Juraj Valčuha
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    NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Augustin Hadelich / Juraj Valuha Classical Music

    • 26.09.2025
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Archäologische Ausstellung, Wagenrad und Einbaum
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    Abenteuer Archäologie Permanent Exhibition

    • 20.09.2025
    • 10:00
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
    To event
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    Anybody Home (14+) Theatre

    • 20.09.2025
    • 19:00
    • Junges SchauSpielHaus Hamburg
    To event
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    Investigative Arts: Methods, Research, Approaches Theatre

    • 26.09.2025
    • 20:15
    • Kampnagel (P1)
    To event
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    Jenisch Haus Permanent Exhibition

    • 20.09.2025
    • 11:00
    • Jenisch Haus
    To event
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    Da Gefahr! (3 - 10 J. + Erw.) Theatre

    • 26.09.2025
    • 10:00
    • FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
    To event
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    Aus der Dunkelheit ins Licht - Ben Wittrock und Lukas Becker, Studierende der HfMT Hamburg: Klavier Classical Music

    • 20.09.2025
    • 20:00
    • Martin-Luther-Kirche Iserbrook
    To event
  • U20 Poetry Slam
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    U20 Poetry Slam Poetry Slam

    • 22.09.2025
    • 19:30
    • Haus 73
    To event
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    Mehr als Backsteine - Der Bau der Speicherstadt

    • 20.09.2025
    • 18:00
    • Speicherstadtmuseum
    To event
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    Informationen zur Sanierung Theatre

    • 22.09.2025
    • 19:00
    • Kampnagel (Foyer)
    To event
  • HH Tourismus
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    Exhibition: Meet me at Byron Street

    • 23.09.2025
    • 18:00
    • wineBANK Hamburg
    To event
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    On the Origins of the 21st Century or the Fall of Communism as Seen in Gay Pornography Exhibition

    • 20.09.2025
    • 11:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
  • 10 Jahre Bundesärztephilharmonie
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    10 Jahre Bundesärztephilharmonie Classical Music

    • 21.09.2025
    • 11:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
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    Traditional coffee roasting

    • 20.09.2025
    • 19:00
    • Kaffeemuseum Burg
    To event
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    Der kleine Mozart Theatre

    • 20.09.2025
    • 14:30
    • Allee Theater - Theater für Kinder
    To event
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    Flötenkollektiv St. Gabriel Classical Music

    • 20.09.2025
    • 19:00
    • St. Gabriel-Kirche Barmbek
    To event
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    “Schmidt! Living Democracy” Permanent Exhibition

    • 20.09.2025
    • 11:00
    • Helmut-Schmidt-Forum
    To event
  • NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Hadelich / Wellber (2G)
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    NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Augustin Hadelich / Juraj Valuha Classical Music

    • 25.09.2025
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
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    SEAN SCULLY. STORIES.

    • 20.09.2025
    • 11:00
    • Bucerius Kunst Forum
    To event
  • International Mendelssohn Festival
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    International Mendelssohn Festival Classical Music

    • 20.09.2025
    • 19:30
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
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    Berlinde De Bruyckere Guided Tour

    • 21.09.2025
    • 14:00
    • Ernst Barlach Haus
    To event
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    Bryn Jones Brew (FI) // Jump Start Tour 2025 // Guests: BLU & Civic Soma Rock

    • 26.09.2025
    • 20:30
    • Marias Ballroom
    To event
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    Dialogue in the Dark invites you: Harbor tour & dark bar at the World Heritage Site Exhibition

    • 20.09.2025
    • 18:00
    • Dialoghaus Hamburg
    To event
  • Momentum – ein Roger Willemsen Abend
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    Momentum – ein Roger Willemsen Abend Classical Music

    • 24.09.2025
    • 19:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Feuer der Begegnung und Freude - Tänze aus Kolumbien
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    Feuer der Begegnung und Freude - Tänze aus Kolumbien Dance

    • 20.09.2025
    • 20:45
    • Haus der kirchlichen Dienste
    To event
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    Die Herzen zum Leuchten bringen! The Choricals – Jazz • Pop • Klassik Classical Music

    • 20.09.2025
    • 21:00
    • St. Gabriel-Kirche Barmbek
    To event
  • Wiener Philharmoniker / Lukas Sternath / Tugan Sokhiev
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    Vienna Philharmonic / Lukas Sternath / Tugan Sokhiev Classical Music

    • 27.09.2025
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
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    Werke von W. A. Mozart und Dimitri Schostakowitsch Classical Music

    • 20.09.2025
    • 21:00
    • Mahnmal St. Nikolai
    To event
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    Speicherstadt Poetryslam Poetry Slam

    • 20.09.2025
    • 19:00
    • Speicherstadt Kaffeerösterei
    To event
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    SPECIAL: Walls Can Dance Bike Tour - Explore Urban Art Open-Air Gallery Guided Tour

    • 21.09.2025
    • 11:00
    • Freiraumgalerie
    To event

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    Kunstmeile: 3-day ticket

    • Historical and modern Art
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    • Six renowned art institutions
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A trip to Hamburg: culture at its best!

So many museums, theaters & concerts to choose from

Culture vultures and music lovers alike are sure to get their money's worth on a city trip to Hamburg! Besides being home to a wealth of museums displaying fascinating artefacts and all kinds of art, visitors to this city of culture can expect to see world-famous artists performing live in concert, admire monumental architecture and experience a whole range of exciting, adventurous activities along the way!

Dive right into the Hanseatic city’s nautical past in the Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hamburg’s tall ships, such as the PEKING and the RICKMER RICKMERS, bring maritime history to life, and what better way to get up close to all the sights the Port of Hamburg has to offer than on a harbour boat tour?

With the Art Mile Pass, you can experience six of Hamburg’s renowned art museums with just one ticket. All of the galleries are conveniently located in the city centre and are within walking distance of each other.

Events held throughout the year, such as the Triennial of Photography, the International Music Festival and the Long Night of Museums make a city break in Hamburg well worth it! What are you waiting for?

No-risk booking, stress-free travel and safe arrival

Are you a culture vulture who can’t wait to start exploring Hamburg? Then why not ask Hamburg Tourism to put together a customised itinerary for your city break? Our travel packages (incl. hotel accommodation) are available for one night, a weekend or even a whole week and include breakfast and a Hamburg CARD. Come and discover all of Hamburg’s cultural delights for yourself! Maybe you’d like to incorporate a true cultural highlight into your visit and take in a show or attend a concert at the Elbphilharmonie – don’t delay, book now!

Don’t feel like looking for a parking space? No problem! With our bestselling package, you can book your cultural city break to Hamburg incl. round trip rail travel and seat reservation, and come to us in comfort and convenience on trains operated by Deutsche Bahn, the German national railway. Let our friendly and experienced service team advise you on the best way to travel to and experience our wonderful city.

So much more culture with the Hamburg CARD

Whether it’s a travel package or a one-off overnight stay – the Hamburg CARD, which saves you up to 50% at over 150 tourist facilities, is part of every holiday in Hamburg. Entry to many of our famous cultural institutions, such as the Hamburger Kunsthalle, the Deichtorhallen or the International Maritime Museum, are included.

Incidentally, only with us can you receive a 10% discount when using your Hamburg CARD to book tickets to musicals. Many playhouses and traditional theatres also offer spontaneous theatre-goers discounts of up to 35% on any remaining tickets they may have left when you present your Hamburg CARD at the box office – perfect for those of you who enjoy a spur-of-the-moment city break.

Plan your adventure holiday now All-round carefree travel offers to the cultural hotspot Hamburg

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    Exhibition at the Bucerius Kunst Forum Art and Travel

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    • entrance ticket for the exhibition in the Bucerius Kunst Forum
    • Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth 33.50€
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    ELBJAZZ - jazz 'n' stay Music Event in Harbour

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      Hamburg for explorers On water, on land and on foot

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      • Guided tours by bus, boat and on foot
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      Experience the history of seafaring Peking

      Back to her home port: After decades of absence, the four-masted barque Peking returns to Hamburg. In the port on the Elbe, the Peking is the fourth…

      Peking
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      Play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

      Extraordinary play in Mehr! Theater am Großmarkt. Experience the magic of HARRY POTTER up close.

      HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
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      Everything but ordinary! Exceptional Museums

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      Unusual museum experiences that you can only make in Hamburg.

      Exceptional Museums
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      Impressive architecture Architecture

      Exciting contrasts catch the eye of visitors to Hamburg: postmodern glass and steel façades, upper-class villas of past centuries, but also…

      Architecture
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      Film City Hamburg

      National and international film and television productions are as much a part of Hamburg as the Michel or the harbour.

      Film City Hamburg
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      Cinemas in Hamburg

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      Cinemas in Hamburg

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    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.

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