Highlights of the Month

15 Jun - 5 Oct, Various Locations: Watch international classics, cult films and blockbusters at these open air cinemas in Hamburg’s great urban outdoors.

18-21 Sep, St. Pauli: The annual Reeperbahn Festival in September is the perfect way to get an overview of St.Pauli's many live music venues.

19-22 Sep, City Centre: Watch everything from art house films to international blockbusters on a screen floating on the Inner Alster Lake.

19-29 Sep, Various Locations: Celebrate the power of remembrance and cultural expression at the PHOENIX Festival, where Hamburg says: ‘Never again is NOW!’

21 Sep, various locations: More than 100 churches in and around Hamburg open their doors to the public, offering festive insight into the city's various communities.

20-29, Sep, various locations: For the kids, by the kids: this music and theatre festival features many international performances.

13-29 Sep, St. Pauli: Contemporary art, installations, performances and murals: The Knotenpunkt Festival makes Hamburg a true street art hub.

29 Sep, various locations: Four times a year, Hamburg shops open their doors for some Sunday afternoon shopping, alongside many exciting events.

1 Oct: The World Vegetarian Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate plant-based living and its positive impact on health, animals, and the environment. It's the ideal opportunity to explore Hamburg's diverse and delicious meat-free cuisine.

26 Sep - 5 Oct, various locations: Watch dozens of international feature films, shorts and documentaries and mingle with actors and creators at the annual FilmFest Hamburg.​​​​​​​

26 Sep - 5 Oct, various locations: Watch some of the year's best international youth and children's films in a festival that runs alongside FilmFest Hamburg.

September - October, Various Locations: Think Germany, think Oktoberfest: with gigantic beers, brass bands and lederhosen. Hamburg, too, has its offshoot of this Bavarian event.