PORT ANNIVERSARY

International Ecumenical Service

Traditionally, the 837th Hamburg PORT ANNIVERSARY will see the International Ecumenical Opening Service take place in St. Michael's church. The festivities include a musical programme and a celebrity audience.

Opening Service at St. Michael's Church, interior view
Opening Service at St. Michael's Church Hamburg Messe und Congress/ Romanus Fuhrmann

Traditional PORT ANNIVERSARY Kick-Off

The International Ecumenical Opening Service marks the traditional start of the Hamburg PORT ANNIVERSARY. It is celebrated every year in the St. Michaelis church. It is held in the form of a dialogue sermon in the presence of numerous international clergy. The entire service is rounded off with a musical programme.

Shortly after the service, the official opening of the Hamburg PORT ANNIVERSARY takes place in the harbour area. This is followed by the traditional arrival parade.

Dates 2027

6 May 2027
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(Time and date may be subject to change.)

Address
St. Michael's church
Englische Planke 1
20459 Hamburg

Getting There
Bus lines 16, 17 to Michaeliskirche
S1, S3 trains to Stadthausbrücke
U3 trains to Baumwall

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