Eppendorfer Landstraßenfest

The neighborhood festival with style

When the Eppendorfer Landstraße becomes a pedestrian zone at the end of May or beginning of June, Hamburg's most bourgeois scene district transforms into an open stage. Between Eppendorfer Marktplatz and Eppendorfer Baum, market stalls, stages, association stands, and play areas line up. The Eppendorfer Landstraßenfest is considered one of Hamburg's more upscale neighborhood festivals – a place where the community celebrates itself without slipping into typical Volksfest clichés.

Two stages for the whole neighborhood

A dense live program runs on two music stages on both days: bands from the neighborhood, Hamburg pop and soul formations, local singer-songwriters. The stages are traditionally spread across the street, so you can switch from one atmosphere to another as you stroll.

The neighborhood flea market

Around two hundred stalls form the traditional residents' flea market, lining the Eppendorfer Landstraße. Only residents of the neighborhood sell here – so you won't find professional assortments, but real basement treasures, well-preserved furniture, designer clothes, and curiosities from Eppendorf apartments.

The legendary waiter's race

The highlight for years has been the Saturday waiter's race: the fastest service staff from Eppendorf's gastronomy compete against each other. Two drinks on a tray, a small obstacle course, spectators along the route. The three fastest participants win prizes, and all participating establishments are called out by name on stage.

Family fun on Marie-Jonas-Platz

The children's program has its permanent place on Marie-Jonas-Platz: a carousel, bungee trampoline, bouncy castle, pony rides, and face painting ensure that even the youngest have their own area. Parents can relax in the afternoon while the children romp through the play stations.

"Eppendorfer Leben" association mile

Initiatives, sports clubs, church communities, and social institutions from the Hamburg-Nord district present themselves on the association mile. Anyone who has moved to the neighborhood and is looking for connections can find more community life here in two hours than usually in months. The organizer is the Bergmanngruppe; Stadtreinigung Hamburg supports the festival with special operations.