Long Night of Consulates Hamburg

Hamburg — A Consular City with Tradition

After Berlin, Hamburg hosts the most consulates in Germany. More than 100 foreign representations are accredited in the Hanseatic city — a legacy of centuries of trading history that has drawn merchants from all over the world to the Elbe. With the Long Night of Consulates, this international dimension becomes visible and accessible for one evening.

Doors Open — All Over the City

On this evening, consulates, cultural institutes, and representations open their premises. You can travel between the venues: from the Institut français in Heimhuder Straße to the Instituto Cervantes, then on to the Consulate General of Norway, the Consulate General of the USA, or the Mexican Consulate. Each venue offers its own program — readings, concerts, dance, tastings, film excerpts.

Opening at MARKK

The central opening traditionally takes place at the MARKK — Museum am Rothenbaum on Rothenbaumchaussee. The former Museum of Ethnology is now Hamburg's venue for intercultural encounters and the natural kickoff to an evening when the world is a guest in the city.

As Part of the European Weeks

The Long Night of Consulates is embedded in the European Weeks Hamburg, a multi-week event series centered around Europe Day on May 9th. The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg uses these weeks to showcase its international connections — and the Long Night is one of the most popular formats.

Program at a Glance

• Lectures on the history, politics, and culture of the respective countries
• Musical performances by ensembles typical of the country
• Culinary tastings — from sushi to empanadas
• Film excerpts, readings, and discussion rounds
• Dance performances — tango, flamenco, folk dances, hip-hop

Hamburg International

Anyone living in Hamburg with an interest in languages, cultures, and international politics will find more than a dozen doors open on this evening. The event is free and straightforward — you can drop by spontaneously, let yourself drift, and discover what the consulates rarely present to the public.