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Before the summer of 2018 started, Hamburg had become the source of joy and happiness. Any sports or contests in warm weather held on the water or at the waterside were perfectly suitable for this city. It is certain that people have high expectations for the upcoming events this year such as Hamburg Port Anniversary, ELBJAZZ festival, Vogelball, and Hamburg Cruise Days Festival, appealing to the millions of visitors to the Elbe River and the port. All the above mentioned provides enough clues for the agenda of this year.
You can visit www.hamburg-travel.com/urbanshore and watch the videos to get a preview for the forthcoming activities.
Festivals, concerts, book readings, parties, masquerade balls, live concert screenings, and poetry slams in the open air - and all of this against the unique backdrop of the Elbe River. At Hamburg’s waterside, a multitude of exciting events and activities ensure a continuous flow of inspiration. And there is one thing for sure: this flow of inspiration is far from ebbing away. Because at Hamburg’s urban shore, people get together as a community. Whether it is at the MS Dockville, the ELBJAZZ festival, the Elbfest, the popular Port Anniversary festival or the concert screenings of the Elbphilharmonie: this is where people of all ages get together to celebrate and enjoy the unique energy of Hamburg’s event scene.
Every year, plenty of music, art, and culture events bring the audience the unparalleled sensation on every stage of Hamburg. The schedule for 2019 is still under the plan, and there are some highlights around the corner.
The City of Water Music
Centered on the concept of “Water Music”, Hamburg International Music Festival will be held from April 27 to May 29 with the theme of classical music, performance, and art. The festival venue includes the splendid Elbphilharmonie and an industrial site by the Elbe River. The audience can fully take part in the cutting-edge music at ELBJAZZ