Elbe in Concert 2025

What a weekend! Here are some impressions from Elbe in Concert at the Hamburg PORT ANNIVERSARY 2025.

Elbe in Concert: the Grand Harbour Show!

On Friday and Saturday nights, the shows on the floating stage on the River Elbe was the ideal backdrop for unforgettable moments. Thousands of visitors enjoyed glamorous harbour impressions on Friday – with live music, a grand choir and captivating stories from authentic harbour luminaries. On Saturday, stars from the German music scene got Hamburg dancing. Stories and anecdotes with Hamburg celebrities and comedy interludes cared for a great atmosphere before the huge fireworks display over the port brought the event to a spectacular close.

Imrpessions from Elbe in Concert on Friday Evening

A joyful woman standing on stage, holding a microphone in her hand.
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Two people standing by a wide river, looking at a floating stage on the water.
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A smiling woman in maritime outfit standing on stage, holding a microphone
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Many men standing on a large stage, waving to the audience
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A group of people dancing on stage; focus on a man in a Michael Jackson costume.
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View from behind; a man with his guitar in his hand, sitting on a chair
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A person dressed in a Lion King costume standing on stage and singing
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A man performing a song on stage
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A group of men dressed in maritime attire on stage, playing accordion and saxophone
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Two people performing on stage
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Ein Mann performt einen Song auf der Bühne, im Hintergrund eine Menschenmenge, die ihm zuschaut.
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These Were the Celebrities on Stage

FRIDAY: Das Bo, Die Hamburger Goldkehlchen, ISAAK, Lotto King Karl, Mahoin, MYLLER, Nina Chuba, Pohlmann, STAGE Entertainment // SATURDAY: 5 Sterne Deluxe, Ásdís, BenjRose, David Puentez, Hamburg Ballett, Hansemädchen, Johannes Oerding with special guest Wincent Weiss, Orange Blue, Timon Krause

Impression from Elbe in Concert on Saturday Evening

A DJ standing at a console on a stage, surrounded by fire.
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A person standing on stage, with microphone in hand.
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A man standing on stage, singing and holding his guitar
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View from behind: Two people watching fireworks.
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A woman wearing a yellow pantsuit standing on stage
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A man performing on stage, with another man playing guitar in background
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A man performing on stage with a female choir in background.
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A women's choir standing on stage, singing
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People on a brightly illuminated stage
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Three men performing on stage
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Two people embracing each other on a stage.
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A large fireworks display above a floating stage on the water.
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A tugboat on the water, with harbour backdrop in the background
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20 Live Acts

were on stage on both days

2 Show Events

Friday, 9 May and
Saturday, 10 May

2,500m² Stage Area

on a ponton floating on the River Elbe

The Off-Shore Show Highlight

Each of our live acts performed two to four songs and spent around 15 minutes on stage. These were not full solo performances, but rather a unique overall experience with many musical highlights.

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Aerial view of Liverpool harbour front
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Ships sailing the River Elbe as part of the arrival parade
Hamburg Messe und Congress / Jan Wagner

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A stage floating on the water, illuminated by fireworks in the background.
Hamburg Messe und Congress/ Nicolas Maack

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