The current issue of the Madison magazine »Living« offers a lot of interesting information about Hamburg and the Madison Hotel.
Madison magazine
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Beatles Tour Hamburg always Thu to Sun
Following in the footsteps of the Beatles here in Hamburg this tour revives the experiences of the mop-tops during their first gigs in the Hanseatic city. The uniquely authentic excursion through St. Pauli begins at the top of the stairs of the former Kaiserkeller, where rock-n-roll history was made. www.beatles-tour.com
Schedule - of events
Sept. 30, 2011 - Febr. 19, 2012 Max Liebermann "Trailblazer of Modernism"
The Hamburger Kunsthalle shows over a hundred paintings from all of Max Liebermann’s creative periods. www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de
Oct. 29 - Nov. 19, 2011 Bach Weeks
Series of Bach concerts in the impressive Michel. (St. Michaelis Kirche). www.michel-musik.de
Nov. 22 - Dec. 23, 2011 Christmas Market
On the town square and at the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz.
December 31, 2011 New Year's Harbor Fireworks
Impressive year-end spectacle.
April 1, 2012 Sunday Shopping
Hamburg’s downtown welcomes spring with great Sunday shopping. The stores will be open from 1 - 6 p.m.
April 12 and May 3, 2012 David Garrett
The crossover violinist electrifies his audiences at the o2 World and the Laeiszhalle. www.david-garrett.com
May 5 - 6, 2012 Lufthansa Final Four
The top four German teams battle out the German Handball Federation Cup finals at the o2 World. www.dhb-pokal-finale.de
May 11- 13, 2012 Harbor Anniversary
Grand festival along the river Elbe. From the fish market, over Baumwall to the HafenCity, with music and the famous tugboat ballet. www.hafengeburtstag.de
May 13 and 20, 2012 HafenCity: Queen Mary 2
Under the motto: »QM2 Day« the arrival of the largest cruise ship in the world has become a tradition here in Hamburg. www.hamburg-magazin.de
May 17 - 20, 2012 German Show Jumping and Dressage
Major sport and social event at the Derby Park Klein Flottbek
May 25 - 26, 2012 ELBJAZZ Festival
On 10 stages around Hamburg’s port, on the banks of the river Elbe and in the HafenCity is where international jazz musicians will be giving 45 concerts. You can get there by launch and ferry boats. www.elbjazz.de
May 29 - June 4, 2012 International Short Film Festival
A diversified film program, competitions and special showings in five trendy cinemas. www.festival.shortfilm.com
May 31 - June 17, 2012 altonale
Extraordinary city and culture festival in Hamburg’s cult quarter on the Elbe. www.altonale.de
June 1 - 3, 2012 Smart Beach Tour SuperCup 2012
The top beach volleyball event played out before the unique backdrop of the HafenCity. www.smart-beach-tour.de
June 2 & 9 & 16, 2012 Jungle Nights at Hagenbeck
Hagenbeck’s Zoo – hot rhythms and exciting dance, fiery shows and exotic animals. www.hagenbeck-tierpark.de
June 10, 2012 MOGO
Bikers from all over Germany meet at the St. Michaelis Church for the motorcycle service. www.mogo.de
June 17, 2012 Sunday Shopping
Sunday shopping in downtown Hamburg. The stores will be open from 1 - 6 p.m.
June 22 - 24, 2012 Hamburg Harley Days
Harley Davidson event with music, shows and long motorcycle parade through the beautiful Hanseatic city. www.hamburgharleydays.de
June 24, 2012 Hella Half Marathon
The half marathon for runners and roller-bladers starts at the Reeperbahn and goes along the Elbe passing almost directly by the Madison. www.hamburg-halbmarathon.de
July 6 - Aug. 19, 2012 Der Hamburger Jedermann
Open-air theater in the Speicherstadt www.speicherstadt.net
July 7, 2012 Schlager-Move
A parade of Germany's popular »Schlager«, catchy and easily-sung tunes through St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn. www.schlagermove.de
July 16 - 22, 2012 German Open Hamburg
The largest German tennis tournament is back! www.dtb-tennis.de
July 19 - August 4, 2012 Stuttgart Wine Village
Over 60 enchanting vine bowers bring coziness and culinary pleasure to the Hamburg Town Hall Square. www.stuttgarter-weindorf.de
July 21 - 22, 2012 Hamburg Triathlon
Spectacular triathlon - the ultimate for professional sportspersons, anybody and everybody. www.hamburg-triathlon.org
August 4 & 11 & 18, 2012 Romantic Nights at Hagenbeck
Hagenbeck‘s Zoo – a summer night’s dream with classical music at the historical zoo www.hagenbeck-tierpark.de
August 4, 2012 Christopher Street Day
Sensational, traditional gay and lesbian parade from St. Georg to the Jungfernstieg.
August 17 - 19, 2012 Hamburg Cruise Days 2012
Dream liners bring cruise ship fascination to the Hamburg Harbor, known as the “Blue Port” as illuminated in blue light www.hamburgcruisedays.de
August 30 - September 2, 2012 Alstervergnügen
Art, culture, fireworks and many other attractions at Hamburg's popular folk festival.
September 1 - 2, 2012 Hamburg City Park Revival
Old-timer race with 350 classical racing cars and motorcycles from all over Europe. www.motorevival.de
September 12 – 22, 2012 Harbor Front Literature Festival
Hamburg is seized by reading-fever: international writers are reading from their works at locations near HafenCity, Speicherstadt and Reeperbahn. www.harbourfront-hamburg.com
September 20, 2012 Hamburg-Berlin Auto Bild Klassik
Vintage cars and rare road cruisers set off from the Elbe to the Spree. www.hamburg-berlin-klassik.de
September 20 - 22, 2012 Reeperbahn Festival
Celebrate, party and hear what’s gonna be “hot” tomorrow – and that at the heart of St. Pauli. www.reeperbahnfestival.com
September 23, 2012 Sunday Shopping
Sunday shopping in downtown Hamburg. The stores will be open from 1 - 6 p.m.
Oct. 27 – Nov. 4, 2012 Hanseboot
At the Hanseboot 800 exhibitors from 30 countries will present the latest maritime trends. www.hanseboot.de
November 4, 2012 Sunday Shopping
Sunday shopping in downtown Hamburg. The stores will be open from 1 - 6 p.m.
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