Port Anniversary

Maritime parades, historic sailboats and ships, music, fireworks and food: celebrate Hamburg's biggest festival along the banks of the Elbe.
Fri 8 — Sun 10 May, 2020

Overwhelmed by the magnitude of Hamburg’s Port Anniversary? Here is everything you need to get ready for the maritime event of the year.

Explore historic yachts, sing along to shanty choirs and admire the tugboat ballet during the yearly Port Anniversary weekend.

In 1189, emperor Barbarossa declared Hamburg's port a custom-free zone. This event's anniversary has been celebrated since 1977.

Everyone can be a sailor for a day at the Port Anniversary. An event for the whole family — explore ships, tie knots or go on a treasure hunt. 

Hundreds of events along the Elbe river make up this gigantic event. Even after 800+ years, there's always something new.

The Elbphilharmonie teamed up with the NDR Orchestra to give all classical music lovers a special treat: free live streams of concerts!

The Port Anniversary is a must-visit destination for cruise ships, sailing vessels and tugboats to show themselves off to the masses.