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Trade Fairs & Conventions

Seatrade Europe

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

Events

Heritage Days

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

Cruise Days

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

Events

Theatre Night

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

Events

Binnenalster Film Festival

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

Art

Blue Port Hamburg

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.

Events

Water & Light Concerts

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!​​​​​​​

Sport in Hamburg

Active City Summer

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

Events

Outdoor Cinemas

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

Events

Knotenpunkt Festival

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

Events

Oktoberfest

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

Altes Land

Apple Harvest

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’.

Autumn in and Around Hamburg

Apple Picking

August - November: There are plenty of fruit farms in and around Hamburg where you can pick delicious fruit yourself.