Events

SPOM International Music and Theatre Festival

For the kids, by the kids: this music and theatre festival features many international performances.

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Margaux Weiss

A ten-day festival especially for children with kids' music and theatre shows ─ what better way to spend the crisp Autumn days? Every year, Hamburg-based organisation KinderKinder celebrates World Children's Day with a large kids' festival at various locations all over the city. Visitors young and old are treated to a host of music and dance performances by kids' groups from all over the world. In addition, children can partake in activities and workshops.

And the fun doesn't stop there: During the festival, KinderKinder organises a variety of exciting performances by music and theatre groups from around the world. The shows are directed at kids of various age groups ─ from toddlers to preteens.

Dates

1-16 November 2025

For more information, visit KinderKinder online.

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