2 July 2026, by Newsroom-Redaktion

Photo: bei cherryontop/Sternstunden Festival

Last year, 5,000 visitors celebrated at the Sternstunden Festival at the Hamburg Observatory.

On July 17 and 18, the University of Hamburg Observatory invites you to the fourth annual Sternstunden Festival in Bergedorf. In a summery festival atmosphere, visitors can enjoy more than 30 concerts, as well as scientific lectures, stargazing, and scientific experiments.

Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday, visitors can look forward to a diverse program in the spacious park as well as in the observatory’s unique indoor venues: the historic telescope domes and the impressive library.
The musical program on the two open-air stages ranges from chamber music and jazz to modern and experimental sounds. Artists such as Joshua Milo, Takadoon, Community Dance, Kurkapelle Sonnendeck, and many other regional musicians will perform, along with chamber music ensembles and the Unimusik big band.

Those interested in astronomy will find plenty to enjoy in the scientific program: lectures, guided tours of the grounds, stargazing, scientific experiments, and hands-on activities invite visitors to experience astronomy in a creative and accessible way. The historic observatory itself becomes a space for exchange and discovery.

Families and children can also look forward to a wide variety of activities: Children’s concerts featuring the Bananenfuchs, special children’s tours, and experiments and activities centered on astronomy and the natural sciences make the festival an experience for all age groups.
Refreshments are provided by Café Stellar, food trucks, and a wide selection of beverages.
Tickets are available via the festival website (german) or at the box office.

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