Events in Hamburg in December 2026

Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor

Tuesday Tune-In: Morning Meditation

A free morning meditation session for calm and focus, aimed at adults.

betahaus | Schanze · Eifflerstraße 43, 22769 Hamburg, Hamburg

Family·Ages 5–12·Indoor

The Heaven Children's Christmas

A musical planetarium show for families about two playful Christmas angels who lose their memory.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Science & tech·Ages 10+·Indoor

Earth from Above – What Do Our Satellites See?

A planetarium show explaining how satellite observation helps us understand environmental processes, for older kids and adults.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

House Tour

A guided tour through the historic planetarium building, revealing hidden rooms and its history as a former water tower.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor

LE MARRAKECH - Cooking course in Hamburg Wandsbek

A cooking course with Magda Tedla for adults.

KURKUMA Cooking School – Wandsbek · Wandsbeker Königstraße 3, 22041 Hamburg, Hamburg

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor

FISH & FOUNDERS 2026

A networking event for startup founders celebrating its 5th anniversary in Hamburg.

Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg · Am Sandtorkai 32, 20457 Hamburg, Hamburg

Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor

Eddie Wants to Go to Space – A Hamster Takes Off

A planetarium show for children about an ambitious hamster scientist who dreams of reaching space.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Short film cinema for children

A free short-film screening for children at a natural history museum.

Natural History Museum Hamburg – Zoology · Bundesstraße 52, 20146 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Germany's Best Comedians

A stand-up comedy show featuring top German comedians for adult audiences.

Barclays Arena · Hellgrundweg 44, 22525 Hamburg

Science & tech·Ages 5+·Indoor

Little Star in the Big Universe

A planetarium show for families about a little star discovering star clusters and galaxies.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

Art and Ninepins

A baby-friendly guided tour of the exhibition for parents with babies.

Bucerius Kunst Forum · Alter Wall 12, 20457 Hamburg

Family·Ages 4–10·Indoor

The Olchis – Aliens Incoming!

A planetarium show for children about the Olchi family befriending aliens who crash near their rubbish dump.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Science & tech·Ages 0–12·Indoor

My home – our blue planet

A planetarium show about Earth's beauty and environmental protection for families.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Science & tech·Ages 10+·Indoor

Constellations and their legends

A planetarium talk about the mythological legends behind ancient constellations.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Arts & crafts·Ages 18+·Indoor

Chain and Shot (Weaving Workshop)

A weaving workshop for adults led by master weaver Maike Weyrich, creating pieces from various materials.

Museum of Arts and Crafts Hamburg · Steintorplatz, 20099 Hamburg

Festivals & markets·Indoor

Winter weekend: Advent season at the museum

A free festive weekend at the museum with crafting, music and readings for visitors of all ages.

Altona Museum · Museumstraße 23, 22765 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

PUR

Concert by the band PUR in Hamburg.

Barclays Arena · Hellgrundweg 44, 22525 Hamburg

Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor

Jingle Books 2026 - The Best Books for the Holidays

A festive Christmas book event by Rowohlt publishing with author appearances.

Reichshof Hamburg · Kirchenallee 34-36, 20099 Hamburg

Music·Ages 18+·Indoor

MO'JAMS

Open mic and live jam night with MC and DJ for adults at Mojo Club.

Mojo Club · Reeperbahn 1, 20359 Hamburg

Social·Ages 60+·Indoor

Creative Pub Night 60+ Old Treasures, New Ideas!

A monthly social and creative gathering at the museum for seniors.

Altona Museum · Museumstraße 23, 22765 Hamburg

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Dillon

Dillon performs her debut album 'This Silence Kills' live in full, 15 years after its release.

Mojo Club · Reeperbahn 1, 20359 Hamburg

Science & tech·Ages 3–12·Indoor

The Star Fairy and the Moon Knight

A musical journey to the Christmas night sky for children aged 3 and up, where the star fairy and moon knight seek a special star with audience help.

Hamburg Planetarium · Linnering 1, 22299 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Nimo

A live concert by the artist Nimo at Barclays Arena.

Barclays Arena · Hellgrundweg 44, 22525 Hamburg

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

NAS vs. Server vs. Cloud – Secure Data Storage in SMEs

A free informational talk on modern, secure data storage solutions for businesses, aimed at adults.

Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg · Am Sandtorkai 32, 20457 Hamburg, Hamburg

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

Tour of the new exhibition of the Memorial and Education Site Israelite Girls' School

A guided tour exploring the history of the former Israelite Girls' School of Hamburg for adults.

Altona Museum · Museumstraße 23, 22765 Hamburg

Family·Ages 16+·Indoor

Wunderkammer workshops for parents and grandparents

A museum workshop helping adults support children in creative thinking and exploring the world together.

Altona Museum · Museumstraße 23, 22765 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Night of the Proms 2026

A large-scale concert event blending classical and pop music performances.

Barclays Arena · Hellgrundweg 44, 22525 Hamburg

Sports·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Hamburger SV vs FC Schalke 04 at Volksparkstadion

A football match between Hamburger SV and FC Schalke 04 at Volksparkstadion.

Volksparkstadion · Sylvester Allee 7, Hamburg, 22525, Hamburg

Music·Ages 18+·Indoor

MURDA

Live show by Amsterdam rapper MURDA, blending hip-hop with Dutch and Turkish lyrics, for adults.

Mojo Club · Reeperbahn 1, 20359 Hamburg

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Clara Cuvé

A nightlife event with Clara Cuvé at Uebel & Gefährlich.

Uebel & Gefährlich · Feldstraße 66, 20359 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Mika Noé (postponed)

A live music concert by Mika Noé for general audiences.

Gruenspan · Lagerstraße 11, 20357 Hamburg

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Hamburg Sings - The Hamburg Christmas Caroling

A large community Christmas caroling event for everyone at the Barclays Arena.

Barclays Arena · Hellgrundweg 44, 22525 Hamburg

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

What school never told you about money

A free talk for adults about financial topics not taught in school.

Peiner Hof 6, 25497 Prisdorf, Prisdorf

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Hamburg | The Nutcracker – The traditional winter tour

A traditional Christmas ballet performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker suitable for the whole family.

Operetta House · Spielbudenplatz 1, 20359 Hamburg, Hamburg

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Lunch concert by the Symphoniker Hamburg

A classical lunchtime concert introducing the orchestra's academy musicians, for all ages.

Laeiszhalle Hamburg · Johannes-Brahms-Platz, 20355 Hamburg

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Sing dela Sing

A night of communal singing and music for adults.

Gruenspan · Lagerstraße 11, 20357 Hamburg

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Studio Concert: Violin

A free student violin studio concert at the Hamburg music academy, led by Prof. Tanja Becker-Bender.

University of Music and Performing Arts Munich · Harvestehuder Weg 12, 20148 Hamburg, Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Viva la Vida - A Tribute to Frida Kahlo

An award-winning dance theatre tribute to the life of Frida Kahlo.

Kampnagel · Jarrestraße 20, 22303 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Kiosk Intersectional

A community and performance event at Migrantpolitan addressing intersectional migrant topics.

Kampnagel · Jarrestraße 20, 22303 Hamburg

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Open vinyl archive

A museum event inviting visitors to browse and listen to the vinyl archive and exchange ideas.

MARKK – Museum am Rothenbaum · Rothenbaumchaussee 64, 20148 Hamburg

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

We're not just a trend: art has always been queer too

A dialogic guided tour exploring queer perspectives in art history, for adults.

Hamburg Kunsthalle · Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Lordfest

A two-day rock and metal festival featuring Lord of the Lost, Nachtblut and other bands.

Große Freiheit 36, 22767 Hamburg

Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor

La Dolce Vita - Cooking course in Hamburg Eimsbüttel

An Italian-themed cooking course for adults wanting to bring a taste of Italy home.

KURKUMA Cooking School – Eimsbüttel · Methfesselstraße 28, 20257 Hamburg, Hamburg

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Junk Journal – Designing and upcycling

An open craft session for adults making upcycled paper journals from reused materials.

Museum of Arts and Crafts Hamburg · Steintorplatz, 20099 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Podcast Swiss

A live podcast event held at Docks Hamburg.

Docks Hamburg · Spielbudenplatz 19, 20359 Hamburg

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Inspiration SWANA

A guided tour of the SWANA department combining historical artifacts with contemporary art reflecting on ancient heritage.

Museum of Arts and Crafts Hamburg · Steintorplatz, 20099 Hamburg

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Heavysaurus

A metal concert tour for kids by the dinosaur rock band Heavysaurus.

Große Freiheit 36, 22767 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Studio Concert: Violoncello

A free student cello recital from the class of Prof. Alexey Stadler at the Hamburg music academy.

University of Music and Performing Arts Munich · Harvestehuder Weg 12, 20148 Hamburg, Hamburg

Music·Ages 3–7·Indoor

Hansel and Gretel

A Christmas family concert based on the fairy tale, designed for children aged 3 to 7.

Laeiszhalle Hamburg · Johannes-Brahms-Platz, 20355 Hamburg

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor

Babylon Language Café

A free community language-exchange café event at Migrantpolitan for adults.

Kampnagel · Jarrestraße 20, 22303 Hamburg

Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor

Santa's feeding tour

Children join Santa to feed the animals and sing songs at a wildlife park, followed by a park train ride.

Schwarze Berge Wildlife Park · Am Wildpark 1, 21224 Rosengarten

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

The Piano Has Been Drinking - Not Me!!! Tom Waits Meets Ricky Lee Jones

A musical theatre tribute evening to Tom Waits and Ricky Lee Jones for adult audiences.

Thalia Gaußstraße · Gaußstraße 190, 22765 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Night Gas Station

A theatre performance at St. Pauli Theater for adults.

St. Pauli Theater · Spielbudenplatz 29-30, 20359 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

X-Mas Special

A free Christmas-themed performance at Migrantpolitan, Kampnagel, for adults.

Kampnagel · Jarrestraße 20, 22303 Hamburg

Family·Ages 4–7·Indoor

Discovering art with the whole family

A family art tour for children aged 4-7 at the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Hamburg Kunsthalle · Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor

Knitting together!

A free monthly meet-up for adults to knit, chat and exchange tips, open to beginners and advanced alike.

Museum of Arts and Crafts Hamburg · Steintorplatz, 20099 Hamburg

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Flashlight: Light and shadow as the key

A flashlight-guided museum tour exploring Aiga Rasch's illustrations through light and shadow.

Altona Museum · Museumstraße 23, 22765 Hamburg

Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor

Sunday children: Atmospheric lighthouses

A free craft activity for children to paint and decorate cardboard lighthouses.

Kultur Kontor Hamburg · Klosterwall 2-8, 20095 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Ash

A theatre play by Elfriede Jelinek directed by Jette Steckel, for adult audiences.

Thalia Gaußstraße · Gaußstraße 190, 22765 Hamburg

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

The League of Ordinary Gentlemen

A live music gig with support acts, for adults.

Knust · Neuer Kamp 30, 20357 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

STOMP

An international percussive theatre and dance sensation returning to the stage.

Kampnagel · Jarrestraße 20, 22303 Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Bernd Begemann & The Liberation

A live concert celebrating 25 years on tour by the musician Bernd Begemann.

Knust · Neuer Kamp 30, 20357 Hamburg

Museums & sights·Indoor

Bye bye 2026

A free-entry day at the museum with short guided tours for all ages, alone, with friends or family.

MARKK – Museum am Rothenbaum · Rothenbaumchaussee 64, 20148 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 14+·Indoor

The Picture of Dorian Gray

A stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel at Deutsches Schauspielhaus.

German Playhouse · Kirchenallee 39, 20099 Hamburg

Music·Ages 10+·Indoor

New Year's Eve Concert

A New Year's Eve concert at the Elbphilharmonie suitable from age 10.

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg · Platz der Deutschen Einheit 4, 20457 Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

You Can Count on Miracles

A theatrical production at Hamburger Kammerspiele with music direction and ensemble staging.

Hamburger Kammerspiele · Hartungstraße 9-11, 20146 Hamburg

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor

DIVI26: 26th Congress of the German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

A professional medical congress on intensive and emergency care, aimed at specialists in the field.

CCH – Congress Center Hamburg · Congressplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg, Deutschland, Hamburg

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Fine Art Black and White Photography Masterclass - 2 Days

A two-day masterclass teaching adults how to turn photos into fine art in black and white or color.

Calumet Photo Video – Hamburg · Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 1, 20459 Hamburg, Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Candlelight: Tribute to Helene Fischer

A candlelit tribute concert to Helene Fischer in a museum setting.

MARKK Museum am Rothenbaum · Rothenbaumchaussee 64, Hamburg, 20148, Hamburg

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Café Soda NYE Gathering

A free New Year's Eve house music gathering for adults.

Island Eventspace · Banksstr. 2a

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Monet, Master of Impressionism

An immersive projection experience showcasing Monet's masterpieces for visitors of all ages.

Port des Lumières · Platz am 10. Langengrad 1, Hamburg, 20457, Hamburg

Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor

Night flea market at Gleishalle Oberhafen

A night flea market with street food, drinks and live music, for adults and teens browsing vintage items and art.

Gleishalle Oberhafen · Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg, Deutschland, 20457 Hamburg

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Candlelight: Disney Love Songs

A candlelit concert featuring live classical interpretations of beloved Disney love songs for Disney fans.

Altona Culture Church · Bei der Johanniskirche 22, Hamburg, 22767, Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Serial Killer Speakeasy - Hamburg

A live stage show telling notorious true-crime stories with themed cocktails, for adults.

Kehrwieder Theater · Kehrwieder 6, Hamburg, 20457, Hamburg

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Candlelight: Tribute to Hans Zimmer

A candlelit live concert tribute to composer Hans Zimmer, for teens and adults.

Mozartsäle Hamburg · Moorweidenstraße 36, Hamburg-Eimsbuttel, 20146, Hamburg

Games·Ages 12+·Indoor

The Jury Experience – The Killer AI

An interactive live experience game involving a jury deciding the fate of a killer AI, suitable for teens and adults.

EMPORIO Hamburg · Dammtorwall 15, Hamburg, 20355, Hamburg

Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a sparkling show

A sparkling ballet performance of Sleeping Beauty suitable for families.

Rudolf Steiner House · Mittelweg 11-12, Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, 20148, Hamburg

·Indoor

Katharina Thalbach, Daniel Hope in Hamburg

Elbphilharmonie – Great Hall · Elbphilharmonie - Großer Saal, Hamburg, HH, Germany, Hamburg