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

7-13 Oct, Altona: Explore the power of unity and diversity at Altona Diversity Week, where diverse communities come together to address challenges, build alliances, and combat prejudice.

11 - 13 Oct, St. Pauli: Experience the vibrant flavours, sights, and sounds of Thailand right in the heart of Hamburg at the Thailand Festival in St. Pauli.

20 Oct, Altes Land: Join the Altländer Butterkuchenlauf just outside Hamburg for a fun run through scenic countryside, topped off with a slice of delicious local Butterkuchen.

15-20 Oct, Various Locations: Germany’s oldest and largest queer film festival shows everything from feel-good films to documentaries.

25-27 Oct, Schnelsen: Join the fun at Hamburg’s cake and craft fair this October – a paradise for bakers, crafters, and creative enthusiasts alike!

There is life beyond Romeo. Get ready for a pop-fuelled reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic as Juliet takes control of her own destiny in & Julia.

31 Oct: This public holiday marks Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of the Wittenberg church some 500 years ago.​​​​​​​

19-20 Oct, Schnelsen: Once a year when VeggieWorld makes its stop in Hamburg, the Hamburg-Schnelsen convention centre is all about vegan lifestyle trends from the areas of food, drinks, cosmetics, fashion and more.

31 Oct: By way of American pop culture, Halloween has found its way into the hearts and minds of horror buffs in Hamburg.

August - October, Altes Land: The end of summer means apple season in Altes Land. Find out how to celebrate the fruit harvest with the region’s ‘Apfelwochen’.

1-2 Nov, Winterhude: The musicians at Hamburg’s Überjazz Festival show that jazz is as diverse as it is exciting.

2-3 Nov, Altona: Dozens of exhibitors provide lifestyle updates for contributing to a greener modern world at the Heldenmarkt in Altona.

9 November marks the anniversary of a number of historic events in Hamburg and Germany.

8-10 Nov, St. Pauli: The Babini convention offers helpful information, numerous workshops and stands galore to new, old, expecting and future parents.

11 Nov, Various Locations: Each autumn children in Hamburg go on a Laternelaufen in honour of St. Martin. Understand this German tradition and its history.

5-9 Nov, Various Locations: Germany's only music film festival brings film lovers together for a packed week of screenings.

7-10 Nov, St. Pauli: A wide array of affordable contemporary art awaits you at this fair. Decorate your home or office with one-of-a-kind pieces that won’t break your wallet.

August - November, in and around Hamburg: There are plenty of fruit farms in and around Hamburg where you can pick delicious fruit yourself.