Eimsbüttel turns 750: big celebrations attract all generations!
Eimsbüttel is celebrating 750 years with a variety of events from June to September 2025. Experience culture, art and community!

Eimsbüttel turns 750: big celebrations attract all generations!
The Eimsbüttel district in Hamburg is all about a special anniversary this year: the celebrations for its 750th anniversary are beginning and promise a few exciting months. Loud Hamburg.de During this time, Eimsbüttel becomes a lively stage on which a wealth of activities and events are scheduled. From June to September, the celebrations invite all generations to explore and experience the colorful diversity of the district.
What can the people of Eimsbüttel and their guests expect? The program includes numerous highlights, including art exhibitions, live painting and historical tours. Street art workshops, music on the summer stage, an open-air theater and even a football tournament are on the agenda. There are environmental education opportunities for younger visitors, and the open-air cinema ensures relaxed evenings outdoors. The neighborhood community is more diverse than ever before.
Celebrations in detail
The preparation for this big festival was particularly driven by the SPD parliamentary group in Eimsbüttel, which only discovered the founding date at the end of last year. This spontaneous discovery put some pressure on the planning, as the chairman of the Osterstraße e.V. association said. V., Til Bernstein, in a report Eimsbüttel News explained. The entire anniversary is divided into two main events: the summer program, which is already in full swing, and a central celebration in September, which will be crowned with a festive closing party from September 19th to 21st on Osterstrasse.
A real fireworks display of events is planned for the closing ceremony. In addition to a ceremony, there will be numerous exhibitions, panel discussions and concerts. Here, Eimsbüttel residents can also look forward to hands-on activities and even a family flea market. The festival mile will be festively decorated - with garlands, fairy lights and impressive art arrangements that invite you to celebrate. In the evening, Osterstrasse is transformed into a dance floor for all revelers.
Challenges and future outlook
However, as with any large celebration, there are challenges to overcome. The time constraints not only made planning more difficult, but also led to events organized by institutions such as the history workshop suggesting that their ideas could be implemented in the shortest possible time. As part of the preparations, there are plans for tours or art exhibitions, which could be further expanded with more financial support.
The website of the Eimsbüttel history workshop, which has been discussing interesting topics about district development and everyday life since 2020, also provides information about future events. In this way, Eimsbüttel's history is made accessible and the district community has the opportunity to get actively involved ( Eimsbüttel history ).
The motto of these celebrations is “COLORFUL – DIVERSE – TIMELESS!” It's no coincidence - it reflects the values and character of the district that the people of Eimsbüttel will celebrate together. The anticipation is great and the final details are currently being put into practice to make this anniversary unforgettable for everyone.