Hamburg presents its annual Long Night of Museums, which draws thousands of visitors every year. The concept is simple: over 40 of the city's museums and galleries remain open through the…

Over 10,000 runners take part in the Hamburg Marathon as spectators watch them labouring by. The race traverses some of the most beautiful areas of the city, including a long stretch along the…

The Hamburg Harbour Birthday Festival features a magnificent programme of entertainment on water, in the air and on dry land. The "harbour mile" hosts a vast array of stalls and stages…

Tractor-size vehicles go head to head at the Lawn Mower World Championships on Krautsand island, around 60 miles north of Hamburg. Begun as a bet, it's now taken very seriously and around 8000…

Thousands of museums all over Germany take part in the International Museums Day. The aim is to present a wide range of special exhibitions to publicise the unique role museums play in society…

Top horses and riders come to Hamburg's Derby Park, delighting the crowds at the German Jumping & Dressage Derby with spectacular performances as they try to conquer "the world's most…

Competitors flock to Helgoland for North Sea Week, or Nordseewoche. Sailors from all over Europe compete in the regattas, crossing their fingers for fine weather in a region renowned for its…

To see the maximum number of films in the minimum amount of time, head for the Hamburg International Short Film Festival, staged at cinemas throughout the city.

The Laut und Luise children's music festival brings kids from all over Hamburg to Plants and Flowers park (Planten und Blumen) to listen to, and make, music. Musical instruments and funky…

Leading German summer rock event the Hurrican Festival, takes place at a speedway track near Scheeßel. The big names in 2009 are Kings of Leon, Die Ärzte and Faith No More.

The annual Altonale festival hits the streets of Hamburg's Altona district. This feast of fun and frivolity brightens up the summer in a blaze of colour, music and dance, offering a unique…

During Kiel Week, the north German port of Kiel bursts with activities under the midsummer sun, including several regattas, cultural events, political forums and live music.

Around 60,000 bikers and 600,000 spectators rev up for the Hamburg Harley Days at Heiligengeistfeld. There are daily stunt shows as well as free chances to ride a Harley and lots of live bands…

The Jazz Baltica festival brings its Bigband Battle theme to the towns of Kiel, Salzau and Husum in 2009. Performances by six international big bands show that the festival is at the forefront…

Cabaret and circus artists perform at the big top set up in Hamburg's Sternschanzen Park during the Hamburg Tent Festival. The event includes kids' programmes during the day, and an evening…

The whole world and his mistress turns out for the Schlagermove festival in Hamburg's Heiligengeistfeld. The highlight is the truck parade, where people with bouffant hairdos, sequins and…

The world's best male tennis players head for the clay courts of Hamburg's Rothenbaum Tennis Stadium for the latest round of the ATP Masters Series. In 2009 Nikolay Davydenko beat Paul-Henri…

Hamburg's Duckstein Festival offers ten days of colourful celebration along the historic watercourses (Fleets) between Fleethof, Hotel Steigenberger, Bleichenfleet and Stadthausbrücke bridge.…

The annual Hamburg City Man triathlon attracts top athletes and thousands of spectators to the city. The supporting programme and closing ceremony are held on the Rathausplatz square.

Held in Hagenbeck wildlife park, the annual Romantic Nights series of classical concerts attracts a wide audience. While kids enjoy the wildlife, parents can sit back and enjoy a summer…