Theatre

Hamburg is known for its rich cultural life

Hamburg is known across Germany for its lively theatre scene

From large publicly-funded productions and musicals by the harbour to small underground productions and experimental student theatre.

Theatres

A man hangs from a trapeze while holding a woman by the foot.

Theatrical Events Cirque Du Soleil Crystal

Barclays Arena, 30 Mar – 2 Apr: Cirque Du Soleil Crystal is the coolest show around, fusing the acrobatic spectacle for which Cirque Du Soleil is known with the grace and beauty of figure skating.

Mundsburg Station beside the English Theater of Hamburg

Theatre The English Theatre

The first English theatre in all of Germany, the programme includes plays of all genres - always in the original English.

Hamburg at Home The English Theatre Online

Support the English Theatre Hamburg and get some culture during isolation in return.

Hamburg Players - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Theatre The Hamburg Players

This local English-language theatre group has much more to offer than just the three plays it stages per year. Learn more.

Theatre Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

J.K. Rowling's two-part hit play brings the Harry Potter saga to the stage. The German production will immerse fans back into the world of Harry Potter right in the heart of Hamburg.

Hamburg at Home Kampnagel Goes Digital

Hamburg’s beloved Kampnagel has an extensive digital programme full of theatre, concerts, lecture series and more.

Theatre Festival Lessingtage

The Thalia Theater’s 2023 Lessingtage festival explores the topic ‘For everything in the world’ with a varied programme for young and old.

Explore Musicals

New York, London, Hamburg: musical lovers can spend a perfect evening at one of the city's many shows.

Mother Courage and her Children at Thalia Theater Hamburg

Explore Thalia

Thalia Theater offers a wide variety of options to make their programme enjoyable for non-German speakers.

Hamburg at Home Thalia Theater Online

Theatre pieces, poetry, tours and more: Hamburg’s renowned Thalia Theater wants to make sure no one lacks for culture while staying home.

Events Theatre Night

Every year in autumn, 40 venues open their doors all night to showcase the performances of the upcoming theatre season.

X - The latest play by Hamburg's very own English-language drama group

Theatres University Players

Part of Hamburg University, this award-winning amateur group stages two productions per year.