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Concerts & Live Music

Current concerts & live music in Hamburg

Hamburg's live music scene is inexhaustible and versatile: international stars fill the big concert halls, renowned orchestras perform on traditional and modern stages at the highest level of sound, established singers and (as yet!) unknown newcomers from a wide variety of musical genres present themselves in clubs and bars as well as at countless festivals. In short, from musical theatre and classical music to hip gigs in trendy neighbourhoods and cultural festivals, Hamburg has it all.

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    International Music Festival Hamburg

    • 13.05.2026
    • 20:00
    • verschiedene Spielstätten in Hamburg
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    Just Priest // A Tribute To The Metal Gods // Special Guests Rock

    • 15.05.2026
    • 21:00
    • Marias Ballroom
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    Landesjugendorchester Hamburg / Ann-Beth Solvang / Johannes Witt Classical Music

    • 20.05.2026
    • 19:30
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
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    QueerHistoryMonth | 100 Jahre schwule Geschichte – eine Reise durch Lust, Leben und Widerstand auf St.Pauli | Stadtführung Festivals

    • 16.05.2026
    • 14:00
    • verschiedene Spielstätten in St. Pauli
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    QueerHistoryMonth | Die eigene queere Geschichte schreiben | Workshop Festivals

    • 15.05.2026
    • 15:00
    • fuxlab
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    QueerHistoryMonth | Queer durch St. Pauli | Stadtführung Festivals

    • 13.05.2026
    • 19:00
    • verschiedene Spielstätten in St. Pauli
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    QueerHistoryMonth | Queere Hits und Geschichte | Musikbingo Festivals

    • 13.05.2026
    • 18:30
    • fmz Frauenmusikzentrum Hamburg
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    QueerHistoryMonth | Tinte, Mut und Liebe | Kaffee, Kuchen und Büchertisch mit queer-historischen Romanen Festivals

    • 13.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Büchercafé Kapitel III
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    QueerHistoryMonth | Unsichtbar, aber da – Lesbisches Leben in Hamburg | Stadtrundgang Festivals

    • 14.05.2026
    • 15:00
    • verschiedene Spielstätten in Neustadt
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    Wasserlichtkonzerte Classical Music

    • 13.05.2026
    • 22:00
    • Planten un Blomen (Parksee)
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The festival highlights at a glance

Hamburg's live music leaves no one untouched! Whether you want to enjoy a performance in a theatre or concert hall, or dance in a concert arena, club, bar or (open-air) festival, there is something for everyone.

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GREAT ORCHESTRAS AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

International Music Festival

The International Music Festival Hamburg brings top-class orchestras and soloists to the Elbphilharmonie at the end of the season – in 2026 under the motto ‘End’. A festival full of musical depth, moments of farewell and artistic new beginnings.

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THE STADTPARK INVITES YOU TO A GOOD MOOD STARTING IN MAY

Stadtpark Open Air

The Hamburg Stadtpark is not only a paradise for joggers and dog owners. Music lovers also get their money's worth here every summer at the numerous open-air concerts.

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JAZZ-FESTIVAL AROUND THE PORT OF HAMBURG

Elbjazz

On 10 and 11 July 2026, ELBJAZZ invites you to an atmospheric festival at the Port of Hamburg. Experience jazz on the Elbe, a maritime atmosphere and Hamburg at its most beautiful.

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LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL DIVERSITY

altonale

The annual altonale in Hamburg has become one of the most popular events in northern Germany with over 200,000 visitors in recent years. From 12 June to 21 June 2026, everything in Altona will be about music, film, theatre, art, dance, literature and street art6

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A WHOLE LOT OF PROGRAMME FOR DIVERSITY AND LIVELINESS

Hamburger Kultursommer

Here Hamburg rocks under the open sky! The Hamburger Kultursommer is an annual open air event series on the racetrack in Bahrenfeld. Every year in summer, big concerts take place there.

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FESTIVAL FEELING IN THE HANSEATIC CITY

MS DOCKVILLE

Music and art come together at the MS Dockville Festival. With its presentation of visual arts and musical line-up, the independent Dockville team will continue to set new standards for the ‘open-air festival’ format in 2026.

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Reeperbahn Festival
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NEWCOMER MUSIC FESTIVAL ON THE REEPERBAHN

Reeperbahn Festival

The Reeperbahn Festival will once again present a colourful programme from 16 - 19 September 2026. The four-day festival offers visitors a variety of musical and pop-cultural events in around 70 venues. Upcoming artists are put in the spotlight around the Reeperbahn.

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A NIGHT IN WHICH CHURCHES ARE REDISCOVERED

Night of the Churches

For the 23rd Night of Churches on 12 September 2026, over 100 churches will open their doors as lively places of encounter – with music, literature, art, laser shows, discussions, spirituality and science. All events are free of charge.

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DISCOVER NOW Even more culture in Hamburg

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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.

Art & Exhibitions
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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 specifically designed for kids.

Theater & Stage Arts
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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 experiences imaginable.

Hamburg Adventures

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