The Hamburg Kunsthalle art gallery houses the city's largest art collection. Great entertainment is provided by world-famous musicals and at theatres such as Schmidt's TIVOLI (music and variety) and the St. Pauli Theatre (comedy and cabaret). The Hamburg State Opera House (opera and ballet), the National Theatre (Deutsches Schauspielhaus) and the Thalia theatre are all venues for world-class performances.The Hamburg State Opera House
What would a visit to Hamburg be without an evening in its fine old opera house? The acclaimed Hamburg State Opera House has the finest music and performances. Its extensive and high-calibre repertoire contains a number of operas and of course also the popular ballet evenings by John Neumeier's ensemble.The National Theatre (Deutsches Schauspielhaus)
This beautiful rococo theatre has a 100-year history and has been voted "theatre of the year" on many occasions. Many famous directors and actors have played here over recent decades, earning the venue its reputation as a forum for contemporary theatre.Thalia Theatre
Hamburg's oldest theatre has established a reputation as having one of the best and most diverse repertoires in Germany. The clear emphasis on working with new directors, the collaboration with important new dramatists and the programme's focus on social issues have made this a leading contemporary theatre.