Free events & activities in Hamburg
Are you in the mood for nice events but just don't have the extra money to spare? We've all been there - living in our beloved Hanseatic city literally has its price. But that's no reason to stay at home: because we've sat down and picked out a few of the nicest free events in Hamburg for you, so that you can finally forget about looking at your bank account when you want to do something. Whether it's parties, game nights, readings and poetry slams, festivals, markets and so on, we're sure to find something for you. Many events even take place regularly. So check here for events with Free admission!
Wasserlichtkonzerte
From May to September, the cozy water light concerts at Parksee take place daily from 10 pm. The perfect way to end a balmy day.
Spieleabend
The Komet hosts a games evening (almost) every Wednesday, where you can play the collection of over 50 games to your heart's content. Let's go!
KLICK.CLUB
At Fototreff Klick.Club you can watch films, look at pictures and browse through photo books together with other photo fans. It's the perfect way to connect over a shared hobby - and it's completely free.
835. Hafengeburtstag
Hamburgers either love or hate this event. Either way, there's free live music, fireworks and ships to watch - so the Hafengeburtstag is definitely not to be missed here.
Creative Safespace for Flinta*
In FLINTA*-only company, you can once again get really creative here - a wide variety of materials will be provided so that you can try things out in peace and quiet in a protected space and exchange ideas in good company.
Filmreihe: Was macht STREET ART mit Stadt und Gesellschaft?
As the name suggests, the film series is about street art and its impact on society. The film series itself offers plenty of scope for a critical examination of the topic, which is why an open discussion is invited afterwards.
altonale
Well, we're cheating a bit here. BUT a lot of the events that take place as part of the altonale are free. So be sure to check out the program.
Futur 2 Festival - präsentiert von Rausgegangen
Really nice lineup, energy self-sufficient and ... free of charge? That's right! So off to the Elbpark Entenwerder.
Stadtfest St. Georg
Spring and summer in Hamburg means city and street festivals! The beautiful and colorful district of St. Georg celebrates over a weekend with classic gastronomy, a varied stage program and a flea market.
48h Wilhelmsburg
For 48 hours you can discover the Elbe islands and their artists for free and attend concerts. You would only have to buy the HVV ticket.
Yoga-Auszeit am Wasser
Can't afford a gym or sports classes right now? Then we have a really nice alternative up our sleeve! You can take part in the yoga time-out as a beginner or advanced practitioner, look out over the water and let your mind wander and your body tremble. All you need are yoga clothes and a mat to lie on.
#1 GROOVETOP
On the roof terrace of the PIERDREI Hotel in Hafencity, you can dance the night away and watch the sun go down.
Football Village & Arena
The UEFA Fan Zone at Heiligengeistfeld will open on June 14 for the European Championship matches. This year, the Football Village and the arena will be open until 14.07. - but beware: the times here are provisional for the time being. You will find out more details here as soon as we do. Public viewing dates will follow.
CSD Demonstration
You shouldn't miss the CSD demo - apart from the important meaning behind it, there is a huge street party with floats, music and really nice people.
Free admission is often free at these venues in Hamburg:
VenueFreundlich + Kompetent
Bingo, pub quiz, open stage, party! At Freundlich + Kompetent there is (almost) nothing that doesn't exist. The best thing about it: almost all events are free of charge.
resonanzraum
In addition to the regular (paid) concerts and events, the Resonanzraum regularly offers the opportunity to visit the "werkstatt" or "hörstunde" - these are rehearsals or "in-depth listening" events with the ensemble. So be sure to check them out!
Hafenbahnhof
There are also regular parties at the Hafenbahnhof that don't cost an entrance fee. What's more, the location is really picturesque, so be sure to check it out.
Spielbudenplatz
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In the heart of St. Pauli and in the middle of the Kiez, there are regular events that don't cost admission: from food truck festivals to public viewing, flea markets and much more. Check it out for yourself!
Our blog articles with even more free things to do in Hamburg:
The best markets in Hamburg 2024
By the way, we haven't forgotten the numerous free (flea) markets in Hamburg, they would just go a bit beyond the scope of this article. So click here to see all the markets, many of which don't charge admission.
Read the whole articleThe 5 best corner spots in Hamburg
Hamburger:innen love Cornern. By the way, it's also free ;) - so grab your favorite friends and off you go. You can find the best spots here in the article.
Read the whole articleOur insider tip: simply save on admission to events that actually cost something. How do you do that? With Rausgegangen! Take a look at our raffle category and, with a little luck, win a place on the guest list for you and a companion. Click here for all the Lotteries! 👇🏼