Overview

• The 836th Hafengeburtstag concluded with 1.2 million attendees enjoying ship parades, concerts, and fireworks along the Elbe.
• The event featured 250 program ships, 350 additional vessels, and seven cruise liners, highlighting Hamburg’s maritime legacy.
• Traditional highlights included the Schlepperballett, where tugboats performed synchronized maneuvers to music, and the Einlaufparade.
• Performances on the floating stage included artists like Nina Chuba, Johannes Oerding, and DJ David Puentez, culminating in a 15-minute fireworks display.
• Environmental advocates, including NABU Hamburg, criticized the festival’s sustainability efforts, citing pollution, waste, and transport impacts.