Highlights of the Month

Arabesques Franco-German Cultural Festival
imago images / Hans Lucas
Franco-German Culture

Arabesques Festival

From January: Discover the confluence of Franco-German heritage at the Arabesques Festival, a unique celebration of cultural dialogue through music, literature, and the arts.

The home² trade fair offers information on home ownership and improvement
Hamburg Messe und Congress / Hartmut Zielke
Trade Fairs

home² Trade Fair

23-25 Jan: The three-day trade fair is all about home ownership, house construction and home improvement.

Film still from the film Dust Bunny
DCM
Events

Fantasy Film Fest White Nights

31 Jan - 1 Feb: The realm of imagination — from science-fiction to horror — is at the centre of this riveting film festival at the Savoy cinema.

Representatives of technical branches wandering throught the aisles of the Hamburg Messehallen Trade Fair.
Hamburg Messe und Congress / Michael Zapf
Trade Fairs

Nortec

3-5 Feb: NORTEC is the first manufacturing trade fair of the year and the industry’s largest event in Northern Germany.

HANSE SPIRIT fair in Hamburg, Germany
HANSE SPIRIT
Trade Fairs

Hanse Spirit

13–14 Feb: Hanse Spirit is Hamburg’s trade fair for high-quality spirits, offering high-proof pleasures to visitors and information on the latest trends in whisky, rum, cognac, gin etc.

Lessingtage Theatre Festival at Thalia
Fabian Hammerl
Theatre Festival

Lessingtage

31 Jan - 15 Feb: Dive into a celebration of cultural exchange and dialogue at Hamburg’s acclaimed Lessingtage theatre festival.

One person is pulling a child on a sledge.
IMAGO / Westend61
Winter Activities

Sledging Fun in Hamburg

December-February: Make the most of snowy days in Hamburg with thrilling sledging spots.

Hamburg Motor Days
Hamburger Motorrad Tagen
Trade Fairs and Conventions

Hamburg Motorcycle Days

27 Feb - 1 Mar: View customized and classic motorcycles and parts at this culture & lifestyle expo.

Tattoo Convention in Hamburg
imago stock & people / Westend61
Trade Fairs and Conventions

Hamburg Tattoo Days

27 Feb - 1 Mar: Celebrate the vibrant art of tattooing, piercing, and creativity at Hamburg’s must-visit Tattoo Days event.

Twirl around on Hamburg's indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks.
Pixabay
Winter Fun

Ice Skating Rinks

November - March: Up for some frosty fun? Get your skates on and twirl, glide, or simply try to keep upright at Hamburg’s ice skating rinks.​​​​​​