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Things to do in Hamburg

57 ideas for a day or a night in Hamburg, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Live music · 14Walking tours · 13Nightlife · 11Outdoors · 6Arts & culture · 6Tours & day trips · 4Markets · 3

Live music in Hamburg

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Symphoniker Hamburg / Edgar Moreau / Anna RakitinaThu 15 October, 7:30pm · Laeiszhalle, Großer Saal · From €12.1The Chain of Fleetwood MacThu 15 October, 8pm · LogoThe Sisters Of MercyThu 15 October, 8pm · Docks HamburgK-Pop Forever!Fri 16 October, 7pm · Barclays ArenaHeinz Rudolf Kunze & Verstärkung - Angebot und NachfrageFri 16 October, 8pm · Laeiszhalle, Großer Saal · From €54NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Leif Ove Andsnes / Alan GilbertFri 16 October, 8pm · Elbphilharmonie, Großer SaalRaised Fist - Europe Tour 2026Fri 16 October · Markthalle HamburgVanessa Mai - Traumfabrik Tour 2026Sat 17 October, 7:30pm · Docks HamburgJazzhouse Festival 2026Sat 17 October, 8pm · KnustCIVO - Bis zum Mond und zurück Tour 2026Sun 18 October, 7:30pm · Docks Hamburg

Walking tours in Hamburg

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FreeFree Tour of the Historic Center of HamburgDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeWelcome to Hamburg Old Town Tour by Walkative!Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreePort of Hamburg, Reeperbahn, and Free Beatles History TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District, and the Beatles with Hamburg on FootDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeHarbour, Reeperbahn & Beatles – Hamburg’s Alternative Side by Walkative!Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Hamburg - Historical Walking Tour - World Heritage SiteDaily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeHamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site - Warehouse Complex & Cathedrals of TradeDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeHamburg's Speicherstadt - warehouse complex, free port, coffee barons & duty-freeDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeHamburg's Neustadt - Wallanlagen, Gängeviertel, Bourgeoisie & Neustädter Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeHistorical Tour: The City That Survived Everything - A tour through the heart of HamburgDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalk

Nightlife in Hamburg

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clouds - Heaven's Bar & KitchenSt. PauliDocksSt. PauliGruenspanSternschanzeGolden Pudel ClubSt. PauliKnustSternschanzeLogoGrindelMarkthalle HamburgAltstadtMojo ClubSt. PauliNochtspeicherSt. PauliPaul van DykFri 16 October, 11pm · Docks Hamburg

Outdoors in Hamburg

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FreeArchitektur Highlights14.5 km · about 3 hrsFreeFischbrötchen-Tour17.4 kmFreeEntlang der Elbe10 kmFreeAuf und ab in der Fischbeker Heide60.4 kmFreeAusflug in den Wohldorfer Wald59.4 kmFreeFotospots entlang der U38 km

Arts & culture in Hamburg

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Abdulhamid Kircher – Rotting From WithinThu 15 October, 11am · PHOXXI – Haus der Photographie temporärMaking History. Hans Makart und die Salonmalerei des 19. JahrhundertsThu 15 October · Hamburger KunsthalleThis is the Modern World. Durchbrüche in der Kunst 1900–1960Thu 15 October · Hamburger KunsthalleSven Regener - Lesung aus »Frankie und Freddie«Fri 16 October, 8pm · Laeiszhalle, Kleiner Saal · From €30Macbeth (Giuseppe Verdi)Sat 17 October, 7pm · Hamburgische StaatsoperDie Walküre (Richard Wagner)Sun 18 October, 3pm · Hamburgische Staatsoper

Tours & day trips in Hamburg

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LübeckHamburg Hauptbahnhof (regional train) · FreeAltes LandNeuenfelde/Cranz (Hamburg) · FreeLüneburgHamburg Hauptbahnhof (regional train) · FreeLüneburger HeideHamburg Hauptbahnhof (regional train) · Free

Markets in Hamburg

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FreeFlohdom Horner RennbahnSat 17 October, 7am · Galopprennbahn HornFreeFlohschanzeSat 17 October, 8am · Alte RinderschlachthalleFreeHamburger FischmarktSun 18 October, 5am · Fischmarkt Altona
What’s On HamburgThis week in Hamburg, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in HamburgThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Hamburg, answered

What are the best things to do in Hamburg?

Right now: Symphoniker Hamburg / Edgar Moreau / Anna Rakitina (live music), Free Tour of the Historic Center of Hamburg (walking tours), clouds - Heaven's Bar & Kitchen (nightlife) and Architektur Highlights (outdoors). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Hamburg?

Free Tour of the Historic Center of Hamburg, Welcome to Hamburg Old Town Tour by Walkative!, Port of Hamburg, Reeperbahn, and Free Beatles History Tour and Free Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District, and the Beatles with Hamburg on Foot, and 17 more.

What's on in Hamburg this week?

What's On Hamburg has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.