50 Years of Stadtpark Open Air! For half a century, the open-air stage in Hamburg’s Stadtpark has offered unforgettable concert experiences under the open sky. From rock legends to current chart-toppers, the Stadtpark Open Air season is an integral part of Hamburg’s cultural scene, with a reach extending from all of northern Germany to neighbouring countries.Since 1975, the Karsten Jahnke Concert Agency has been responsible for the professional use of the open-air stage in the heart of Hamburg. It would be hard to find a major name in rock and pop history who hasn’t performed here: RAY CHARLES, CHUCK BERRY, LITTLE RICHARD, JOHN LEE HOOKER, JOHNNY CASH, THE WHO, PETER GABRIEL, THE CURE, DIRE STRAITS, HERBERT GRÖNEMEYER, LADY GAGA, THE BLACK KEYS, ARCTIC MONKEYS, OLIVIA RODRIGO, STING, and countless more have created around 1,300 concert moments with over three million enthusiastic visitors over the past 50 years.
“The open-air stage in the Stadtpark is one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, open-air stages. Its magic comes from the natural surroundings of hedges and trees, as well as a special closeness between the audience and the artists. In 50 years of Stadtpark Open Air, I have experienced countless legendary concert moments and personal highlights here - the stage has become my ‘green living room.’ I am especially happy when young people discover this special place for themselves and the enthusiasm is passed on from generation to generation.” - Karsten Jahnke
“We are proud and grateful to have been able to perform at this unique location for five decades. Even as a child, I experienced and enjoyed concerts by various artists here. The open-air stage in Stadtpark captivates with a unique atmosphere that creates unforgettable live experiences. The mix of international, national, and regional acts is a fixture in the cultural scene of the Hanseatic city, which we are privileged to bring to life summer after summer. With great anticipation, we open the gates to one of the most beautiful venues in Germany this anniversary year.” - Ben Mitha, CEO Karsten Jahnke Concert Agency
Even in the 2025 anniversary season, the line-up promises an impressive variety: With PATTI SMITH, CAMILA CABELLO, IGGY POP, MELISSA ETHERIDGE, GREGORY PORTER, WILL SMITH, AIR, NORAH JONES, GIANNA NANNINI, JORJA SMITH, FRANZ FERDINAND, THE CORRS, CYPRESS HILL, RONAN KEATING, and NELLY FURTADO, big international names have announced their performances. Rock fans will get their money’s worth with DREAM THEATER and BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, as well as the Swedish band TAKIDA. The German Pop scene is also prominently represented with EleMENT OF CRIME, FABER, MAX HERRE & JOY DENALANE, ROY BIANCO & DIE ABBRUNZATI BOYS, FURY IN THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE, LOTTO KING KARL, and ALEXANDER MARCUS. Popular Hamburg event formats such as “Der Norden Singt,” “Best Of Poetry Slam,” the “Heaven Can Wait” choir, and the “Country-Schlager-Battle,” a live entertainment event with Culture Senator Carsten Brosda and Literaturhaus director Rainer Moritz, as well as family festivals like “Lütt im Park” and “Eule findet den Beat,” round off the programme - and, of course, regular guest HELGE SCHNEIDER cannot be missed: Last year, a Silver Star was unveiled for him on the “Stadtpark Walk Of Fame,” honouring his 25 completed Stadtpark shows. In 2025, he will be performing on two evenings!
In addition to “50 Years of Stadtpark Open Air,” the year 2025 marks another remarkable milestone for Hamburg: The open-air stage celebrates its 100th anniversary! Inspired by classical amphitheatres, it was created in 1924 in a depression formed by the excavations for the large wading pool. From 1925 onwards, it was used for cultural events, making this summer a centennial celebration as well. This year’s anniversary programme once again offers shows and concerts for all age groups and musical preferences, thus fulfilling the original intention of the open-air stage in Stadtpark even 100 years later: to provide a place for physical and mental recreation for all Hamburg residents!
Stadtpark Open Air 2025
17.05. Lotto King Karl
30.05. Franz Ferdinand
10.06. Black Country Communion
17.06. Iggy Pop
22.06. Der Norden Singt
23.06. Melissa Etheridge
24.06. Cypress Hill
25.06. The Corrs
26.06. Carsten Brosda & Rainer Moritz - Der Schlager-Country Battle
28.06. Alexander Marcus
29.06. Lütt Im Park
02.07. Camila Cabello
06.07. Eule Findet Den Beat
08.07. Element Of Crime
09.07. Patti Smith Quartet
10.07. Gregory Porter
11.07. Gregory Porter
13.07. Will Smith
14.07. Dream Theater
15.07. Jorja Smith
16.07. Norah Jones
18.07. Air
19.07. Takida
20.07. Gianna Nannini
25.07. Fury In The Slaughterhouse
27.07. Faber
08.08. Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys
12.08. Ronan Keating
14.08. Best Of Poetry Slam
27.08. Off Days: Nelly Furtado
29.08. Helge Schneider
30.08. Helge Schneider
06.09. Heaven Can Wait Chor
13.09. Max Herre & Joy Denalane
Let’s celebrate the 50th Stadtpark Open Air anniversary together with the long-standing sponsoring partner König Pilsener. Please welcome also Hamburger Sparkasse as another sponsoring partner, who will be offering many benefits and special highlights for their HaspaJoker customers for the upcoming Stadtpark Open Air summer at (haspajoker.de/stadtpark).
Tickets, Info & Updates
Stay updated on all the latest news about this year’s programme through the open-air stage’s social media channels and the official Stadtpark Open Air homepage. For all HaspaJoker customers, a visit to (haspajoker.de/stadtpark) is worthwhile.
