November highlights in Hamburg: From variety shows to Christmas shows!
Experience cultural highlights in Altona-Altstadt in November 2025 with the big Christmas show, variety show and concerts.

November highlights in Hamburg: From variety shows to Christmas shows!
November has arrived in Hamburg and brings with it a colorful cultural program that has something to suit every taste. The variety show season in the Hansa Theater hall starts today, and the city will soon be transformed into a Christmas wonderland. The evening paper reports on numerous events that are on the program in the next few weeks.
The great anticipation is especially for the “Big Christmas Show 2025” in the First Stage Theater in Altona-Altstadt. After last year's overwhelming success with almost 17,000 spectators, the audience will be presented with a new, emotional experience. From November 3rd, visitors can look forward to a heartwarming tale that will fuse dance, acting and song into a true symphony. This approximately 150-minute show is performed by an ensemble of over 40 people, who will put the audience in the Christmas spirit with flashing lights and the smell of mulled wine. First Stage Hamburg emphasizes that this year there will once again be a new program that will make hearts beat faster.
Cultural highlights in November
But that's not all! Starting today, international artistry will be offered in the Hansa Theater. The opening gala takes place on November 6th, and the program is impressive: Hamburg artists such as Stefan Gwildis and Joja Wendt present their talents. The ticket price for the variety show is between 49.90 and 74.90 euros and promises an entertaining experience for everyone.
Well-known British singer Calum Scott will also perform at the Barclays Arena on November 6th. Fans can look forward to hits like “You Are The Reason”, which will make the evening an unforgettable experience. Meanwhile, theater 36 will be releasing the play “]märchen. traum. los[” in the Goldbekhaus on November 1st, which will also premiere the following day.
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Christine Prayon jokes in the Central Committee on November 7th, and Matthias Egersdörfer will also show his skills there on November 6th. Anyone interested in theater and film has the opportunity to see the documentary “Some Like It Wrong” at the Abaton on November 6th and celebrate the premiere of the coming-of-age comedy “Thanks for Nothing” on November 5th – a truly full program!
On November 8th, the Barclays Arena will be the venue for the “Let’s Dance” live show, while the Yiddish opera “Di viderbagegenish” will be performed in the Rolf Liebermann Studio. The diversity of Hamburg's culture in November is impressive and makes the hearts of all those interested in culture beat faster. All events promise exciting experiences and make Advent a highlight in the cultural calendar.
November in Hamburg can come with this colorful mix of music, theater and entertainment! After all, it is the small and large events that make life worth living and bring us together to share joy.