Reeperbahn, Hamburg's most popular party area
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Music & Nightlife

Hamburg is widely known as one of the party capitals of Northern Europe. There is always something going on, no matter if it's rock, pop, jazz or electronic music you're looking for.

Concert Halls

See Hamburg's most expensive venue.
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Sights

Elbphilharmonie

Towering above the Elbe and HafenCity is the city's newest landmark — the impressive concert venue...

Laeiszhalle Concert Hamburg
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Concert Hall

Laeiszhalle

Laeiszhalle was the region's prime concert hall for almost a century. Now it thrives side by side with the...

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Interior view of resonanzraum St. Pauli.
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Classical Music

resonanzraum

resonanzraum is an urban music hotspot with a stunning interior design concept. It blends classical music with experimental and electronic approaches.

Opera Houses

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New State Opera

New Opera House in HafenCity

The new State Opera will be a place for all Hamburg residents and visitors alike to enjoy outstanding art and music performances.

Front face of the Hamburg State Opera building at night with illuminated windows
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Opera Houses

Hamburg State Opera

The Hamburg State Opera between the Alster lake and Dammtor train station is one of Europe’s leading opera houses.

Opera stage and hall with rows of red chairs with large window panes and river in background
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Opera Houses

Opernloft

In the old ferry terminal in Altona, Opernloft makes opera awesome again, creating a special opera experience with a view of the River Elbe.

Popular Music and Nightlife

Reeperbahn, Hamburg's most popular party area
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Music and Nightlife

Explore Hamburg's vibrant nightlife and music scene. Read all about concert venues, music-themed tours and the best bars for live music.​​​​​​​

Reeperbahn in the heart of St. Pauli district
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Reeperbahn Nightlife District

The famous street in the heart of St. Pauli offers everything from theatres and galleries to trendy nightclubs and smoky sailor bars.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Gruenspan main hall interior view
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Live Music Venues

Hamburg is a city for music with a worldwide reputation for its great live music venues. See this list of our favourite places to find out why.

Live Music Festivals

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Music Festivals

Whether you're into rock, punk, pop, or electronic music — here's where to find the best festival spots in and around Hamburg.