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10-12 September: The leading European trade fair for sea and river cruises takes place annually in Hamburg.

Like many other European cities, Hamburg celebrates Heritage Day by inviting the public to the various monuments.

12-14 September: Watch the gigantic cruise ships sail by at Hamburg's port during this spectacular maritime festival.

13 September: Every year in autumn, more than 30 venues open their doors all night to showcase the performances of the upcoming theatre season.

11-14 September: Watch everything from art house films to international blockbusters on a screen floating on the Inner Alster Lake.

10-21 September: Every two years, Hamburg’s harbour area is bathed in blue light thanks to the Blue Port Hamburg light installation art project.

1 May - 30 September: Every summer night, the Planten un Blomen lake lights up in magical colours accompanied by classical music. Perfect for a picnic!​​​​​​​

July - September: The Active City Summer programme brings free outdoor sports to Hamburg all summer long.

July - September: Watch international classics, cult films and blockbusters at these open air cinemas in Hamburg’s great urban outdoors.

12 September - 26 October: Contemporary art, installations, performances and murals: The Knotenpunkt Festival makes Hamburg a true street art hub.

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

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