Zeise Open Air – Freiluftkino Altona
Two months of open-air cinema in the courtyard of Altona City Hall
About Zeise Open Air
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Films in the City Hall Courtyard
The Altona City Hall is one of Hamburg's most beautiful neoclassical buildings – and its courtyard serves as one of the city's most atmospheric open-air cinemas during the summer months. Behind the main halls of the City Hall, in a courtyard surrounded by old trees, Zeise Kino sets up its 350 seats and projects films under the Hamburg summer sky from early July to the end of August.
Program Concept
Zeise Open Air doesn't focus on blockbusters, but on a curated mix of documentaries, current film highlights, and specials. The selection reflects the profile of Zeise Kinos in Ottensen: sophisticated, diverse, with a clear eye for films off the mainstream marketing machine. Documentaries about bicycle tours through Africa, sailing adventures, or political reports alternate with European arthouse films and Hamburg premieres.
350 Seats, Fully Accessible
Unlike improvised pop-up cinemas, Zeise Open Air has real rows of chairs with a total of 350 seats. The entire event area is accessible – wheelchair spaces are reserved. Some seats are protected by umbrellas, blankets are provided in cooler weather. In case of rain, information will be provided on whether the screening will take place or be postponed.
Film Start at Dark
The gates open 30 minutes before the start of the screening. Films start after dark – often not until around 9:30 PM in July, and from 9:00 PM in August. Before the film, there is time for snacks and drinks from the open-air catering.
Altona as a Cultural District
Altona City Hall is located in Altona-Altstadt, one of Hamburg's most dynamic districts. Within sight are the Altona S-Bahn station, Königstraße with its 19th-century architecture, and Altona station as the gateway to the north. Those who continue to Ottensen or the Hamburg harbor after the film are just a ten-minute walk away.
Zeise Open Air — edition 2026
From July 1st to August 30th, 2026, Zeise Open Air opens its season in the courtyard of Altona City Hall. 350 seats are available per screening. Presale starts on June 16th, 2026.
The program focuses on documentaries, current film highlights, and specials – curated by the Zeise Kinos team. Films start after dark; often not until after 9:30 PM in July, and from 9:00 PM in August. Entrance via Betty-Levi-Passage.
Programme Zeise Open Air 2026
Program Focus 2026
- Documentaries: Reports, nature documentaries, socio-political films. Expected themes: Bicycle tours through Africa, sailing adventures, current international reports.
- Current Film Highlights: European arthouse, German productions, international festival films
- Specials: Thematic double features, films with guest talks
Daily Schedule
- 30 minutes before film start: Gates open
- Film start: after dark (July: from 9:30 PM, August: from 9:00 PM)
- Open-air catering before and during the screening
Full Program
The exact weekly program will be continuously published on zeise.de/openairprogramm. All dates will be bookable with the start of presale on June 16th, 2026.
Highlights Zeise Open Air 2026
350 accessible seats in the historic courtyard of Altona City Hall. Two months of open-air cinema season. Curated selection of documentaries and arthouse instead of mainstream. Organizer Zeise Kinos – one of Hamburg's most traditional independent cinemas.
Prices Zeise Open Air 2026
Regular 12 Euros, reduced 11 Euros, with Zeise Card 10 Euros. Online prices are identical to box office prices. Cancellations possible up to 48 hours before the screening. Presale starts June 16th, 2026.
Practical information — Zeise Open Air
Getting There
S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S3, S5, S11 to Altona, then a 5-minute walk to the City Hall. Entrance via the Betty-Levi-Passage (right side of the City Hall). Bus lines 1, 2, 15 with stop Rathaus Altona.
Tickets
- Presale starts: June 16, 2026
- Regular: 12 Euros
- Reduced: 11 Euros
- With Zeise Card: 10 Euros
Online prices are identical to box office prices. Cancellations possible up to 48 hours before the screening. No reservations, only ticket purchases.
On Site
Open-air catering available – snacks, drinks, wine, and beer. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed. Service dogs with documentation are permitted.
Weather
In case of rain, it will be communicated before the screening whether it is postponed or canceled. Blankets are provided in cool weather. Some seats are protected by umbrellas.
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Where it takes place Zeise Open Air
Innenhof Rathaus Altona (Eingang Betty-Levi-Passage)
Platz der Republik 1, 22765 Hamburg