Overview

• Hamburg's Economic Senator Melanie Leonhard announced the full program for the 836th Hafengeburtstag, expecting around one million visitors to the May 9–11 event.
• The festival will include performances by artists like Nina Chuba, Lotto King Karl, David Puentez, and Johannes Oerding on the 'Elbe in Concert' floating stage.
• Over 250 ships, including tall ships like the 'Alexander von Humboldt II' and the 'Dar Młodzieży,' will participate in water-based events such as the Einlaufparade and Schlepperballett.
• A maritime industry mile at St. Pauli Fischmarkt will highlight job opportunities in the port sector, emphasizing workforce recruitment efforts.
• Burgenland, Austria, will serve as the official guest region, with its cultural and musical contributions featured throughout the festival.