Altona experiences artistic magic: STAMP Festival impresses with spectacular shows!

Altona experiences artistic magic: STAMP Festival impresses with spectacular shows!

Altona is becoming a melting pot for art and theater these days, because the international festival “Stamp” will take place from July 4th to 6th, 2025 and forms the crowning conclusion of the Altonale. The festival offers a diverse program with almost 90 events and artists from six nations under the motto “Resonance”. Hilke Geppert is on stage, putting together the program and bringing a breath of fresh air to the event with her ideas. Loud Hamburger Abendblatt The highlights of the event are the spectacular performance “Rhizome” at a dizzying height of six meters and the creative installation “Glitzermuseum” by Sophia Bizer.

But “Stamp” is not just a highlight for art lovers. Children can look forward to numerous hands-on activities offered by Hamburg circus schools. Here the entire family is integrated into the action and invited to join in - a wonderful opportunity to promote creativity and team spirit.

Artistic diversity and social discourse

What makes “Stamp” so special? The festival sees itself not only as an artistic event, but also as a platform for social discourse. It combines contemporary circus, direct theater, site-specific productions and participatory performances, all aimed at bringing together different realities of life. A resonance space is created that promotes the visibility of diverse voices and strengthens cohesion within society. How altonale.de As noted, the performances are presented in everyday places, which makes it easier for everyone to access art and creates moving moments of togetherness.

The festival aims to use art in public spaces to address social issues and spread them widely. Hidden talents come to light and Altona's local charm gives these voices the space they deserve.

Accompanying events and musical highlights

The calendar of events is full to the brim: If you want to soak up some music, you shouldn't miss the concerts by Ben Zucker on July 8th under the television tower (tickets from 69.50 euros) and Patti Smith on July 9th in the city park (tickets from 72.50 euros). On July 6th, Stefanie Hertel and her country band “More Than Words” will go on the ship “Hamburger Deern” (tickets from 31.50 euros).

The play “Super Powers Chaos” will premiere for children and families in the Goldbekhaus on July 10th. In addition, the book presentation by Johannes Franzen with his work “Anger and Valuation” on July 9th at the Literaturhaus Hamburg (tickets from 16 euros) is a must for literature lovers.

And that's not all: “The 45Soulciety Festival” with over 30 DJs will be held at the Mojo Club from July 11th to 13th (tickets from 19 euros). Art-loving visitors can also look forward to the Graduate Show 2025, which shows the theses of over 150 graduates of the University of Fine Arts - admission is free.

Finally, the exhibition “Women in Architecture” in the Renate Kammer Gallery invites you to visit it until July 30th – also free of charge. The entire event complex not only offers cultural entertainment, but also opportunities for active participation and reflection on social coexistence.