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Cabaret & Comedy

Cabaret & Comedy in Hamburg

Hamburgers don't go to the basement to laugh - they go to the theater, to a stand-up show, to a cabaret, and and and.... There are opportunities for this all over the city. Comedies are performed at the Winterhuder Fährhaus (often with a prominent cast), young comedians find a stage at the Schmidtchen to present new formats, and the Polittbüro is the place to go for cabaret fans.

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    Alma Hoppes Lustspielhaus

    Funny, political satire and big names from Germany’s cabaret scene perform daily in Alma Hoppe’s Lustspielhaus.

    Alma Hoppes Lustspielhaus

    Alma Hoppes Lustspielhaus

    Ludolfstraße 53
    20249 Hamburg

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    Centralkomitee

    The Centralkomitee has been welcoming visitors for over 100 years, who have enjoyed themselves here in different ways: from the guesthouse to the dance hall and cinema to the…

    Centralkomitee

    Centralkomitee

    Steindamm 45
    20099 Hamburg

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    Delphi Showpalast

    In the Delphi Showpalast in Hamburg, the best entertainment and culinary delights are combined to create the perfect evening for you.

    Delphi Showpalast

    Delphi Showpalast

    Eimsbütteler Chaussee 5
    20259 Hamburg

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    HANSA-Theatersaal

    For over 125 years, the HANSA-Theatersaal has stood for first-class acrobatics and the finest entertainment from all over the world. Since its opening on 5 March 1894, over 37…

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    HANSA-Theatersaal

    Steindamm 17
    20099 Hamburg

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    Komödie Winterhuder Fährhaus

    Laughter is good for you! The "Komödie Winterhuder Fährhaus" offers charming entertainment theatre, prominent comedies and classic folk plays.

    Komödie Winterhuder Fährhaus

    Komödie Winterhuder Fährhaus

    Hudtwalckerstr. 13
    22299 Hamburg

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    Quatsch Comedy Club

    From May 2026, the Quatsch Comedy Club returns to its first permanent home: the Imperial Theatre on the Reeperbahn. Up close, uncensored and live!

    Quatsch Comedy Club

    Quatsch Comedy Club

    Reeperbahn 5
    20359 Hamburg

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    Schmidtchen

    For over a quarter of a century, the best entertainment on Germany's most famous mile, the Hamburg Reeperbahn: With around 400,000 visitors per year, the Schmidt - consisting…

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    Schmidtchen

    Spielbudenplatz 21-22
    20359 Hamburg

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    Schmidts TIVOLI

    The Schmidts Tivoli at Spielbudenplatz in Hamburg presents crazy revues and skilful music theatre.

    Schmidts TIVOLI

    Schmidts TIVOLI

    Spielbudenplatz 27-28
    20359 Hamburg

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Ausschnitt aus dem Theaterstück Der Kleine Prinz aus beim St. Pauli Theater in Hamburg
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Colorful stage life Drama & Theater

Hamburg's theatre scene is characterised by its diversity. In the numerous small theatres, the audience is often very close to the stage.

Drama & Theater
Blick von oben in den prunkvollen Theatersaal des Deutschen Schauspielhauses Hamburg mit Blick auf die Bühne.
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Clear the stage for the poets Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Hamburg is quite famous for poetry slams - or in German: Wettstreit der Dichter. The participants recite self-written texts and the audience decides on the winner afterwards.

Poetry Slam in Hamburg
Ausstellungsraum der Hamburger Kunsthalle mit Gemälden alter Meister in eleganter Rundpräsentation
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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 aimed specifically at the littlest visitors.

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