Hamburg delights with maritime flair and a lively music scene: concerts at the Elbphilharmonie, traditional harbour festivals and the legendary Reeperbahn Festival. The Hanseatic city offers a wide range of events between tradition and modernity throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo Adventszeit St. Markus in Hamburg Hoheluft runs from November 24 to December 22, 2026, on the churchyard of St. Markus. This free Christmas market focuses on regional products, music and a family friendly program.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Hamburg is a harbor night: fireworks over the Elbe, ship horns at midnight and packed Landungsbrücken in St. Pauli. Waterside viewing is free; cruises and clubs are ticketed. After the countdown, the Reeperbahn takes over.
Illustrative photo Hell Over Hammaburg 2027 brings two days of international metal to the Markthalle Hamburg, with a line up spanning heavy metal, black metal and doom right in downtown Hamburg.
Illustrative photo The Hamburger Frühlingsdom 2027 takes place from 19 March to 18 April 2027 on Heiligengeistfeld in Hamburg-St. Pauli. Free admission, rides, fireworks and Family Day on Wednesdays.
Illustrative photo From 6 to 9 May 2027, Hamburg celebrates the 838th Hafengeburtstag, the world's largest port festival. Enjoy the grand ship parade, the unique tugboat ballet, fireworks over the Elbe and the colourful harbour mile along the Landungsbrücken; entry to the public areas is free.
Illustrative photo On 9 and 10 July 2027, the Elbjazz Festival transforms the Blohm+Voss shipyard in the Port of Hamburg into a spectacular stage for international jazz. Enjoy multiple venues, a maritime atmosphere and early bird tickets from 145 euros.
Illustrative photo The Hamburger Sommerdom 2027 turns the Heiligengeistfeld into northern Germany's largest funfair for five weeks, with free admission, rides, fireworks and a family discount day.
Illustrative photo Amplifire Festival 2027 brings alternative rock, post hardcore and punk to the MS Artville site in Hamburg's Wilhelmsburg district, with three stages set against a striking harbor backdrop.
Illustrative photo On 20 and 21 August 2027, MS Dockville celebrates its 20th anniversary at Reiherstieg in Hamburg Wilhelmsburg. Music and visual art meet against an industrial harbour backdrop; early bird tickets are already on sale.
Illustrative photo Elbriot Festival 2027 brings metal, hard rock and hardcore into the heart of Hamburg, on the grounds of the wholesale market near the Elbe. Date and line up for 2027 have not been confirmed yet.
Illustrative photo The Reeperbahn Festival returns to Hamburg in 2027 – a date has not yet been announced. As Europe's biggest club festival, it once again transforms St. Pauli into the center of international pop culture across more than 70 venues.
Illustrative photo From 24 September to 3 October 2026, Filmfest Hamburg screens around 120 films from around the world in cinemas across the city. Enjoy premieres, international guests and a free cinema day on 3 October.