QUEERHISTORYMONTH
QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!
Event
A captivating journey through 100 years of gay history: experience desire, persecution, emancipation and moving anecdotes between the scene, everyday life and memory.
Kai and Johannes will guide you through St. Pauli and take you on a fascinating journey through a century of gay life. Between the Reeperbahn and side streets, they'll recount moving, dramatic, and surprising moments in history.
Experience stories about female impersonators and sailors, denunciation and solidarity, legendary bars, cruising spots and peep shows – and about times of dancing bans and new beginnings.
A walking tour full of history, atmosphere and vivid insights into the historical queer St. Pauli.
Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m
Location: St. Pauli district
Meeting point: Spielbudenplatz, corner of Taubenstraße, 20359 Hamburg
Organized by: Hein and Fiete
Directors: Kai Reinecke, Johannes Friedrich (both Hein and Fiete)
Participation is free.
Due to limited space, please register by email to Kai.Johannssen@heinfiete.de
The event is not fully accessible, as the streets in St. Pauli are only partially well-developed. There are no accessible restrooms. The event takes place mostly outdoors.
Notes
As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.
QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.
All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).
QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.
