Christmas magic in Hamburg: The most beautiful fairy tales for the whole family!

Christmas magic in Hamburg: The most beautiful fairy tales for the whole family!

In the run-up to Christmas, Hamburg's theaters are transformed into magical places full of stories and adventures for the whole family. It's all the better that the city brings a variety of Christmas fairy tales to the stage that delight both young and old. In keeping with the season, we have put together the best plays for the coming weeks that will captivate young and old audiences alike.

Hamburg's stages offer a colorful range of popular fairy tales and classic stories that perfectly capture the magic of the Christmas season. Today, November 22nd, 2025, it's worth taking a look at the premieres and revivals that will take place in the next few weeks. The Thalia Theater invites you with the performance of “MOMO”, Michael Ende's masterful work for children ages 8 and up, until January 9th.

Diverse offers for the whole family

It is also in the Ernst Deutsch Theater “Wizard of Oz” on the program, a play ideal for children aged 4 and over and will be performed until December 23rd. The family-friendly musical should not be missed “Sleeping Beauty”, which premieres on November 28th in the comedy Winterhuder Fährhaus and is on the schedule until December 28th.

Another highlight is the production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Story”, which can be seen at the St. Pauli Theater for children aged 5 and over until December 21st. The performance of is recommended for younger viewers aged 4 and over “The Christmas Bakery”, which runs at Schmidts Tivoli from November 15th to December 26th.

A look at the other pieces

The list of offers is long and appealing. Here is a selection of other Christmas pieces:

• “Die Schneekönigin” – 16. November bis 13. Dezember im Galli Theater, ab 3 Jahren
• “Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot” – 7. November bis 11. Januar im Hoftheater Ottensen, ab 4 Jahren
• “Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss feiert Weihnachten” – 19. November bis 8. Dezember am Theater am Wandsbeker Markt
• “Hänsel und Gretel” – 30. November bis 25. Dezember in der Hamburgischen Staatsoper, ab 8 Jahren
• “Die Stadt der Träumenden Bücher” – 28. November bis 4. Januar im Deutschen Schauspielhaus, ab 10 Jahren

This variety of Christmas pieces ensures that there is something for everyone. Whether classic fairy tales or modern productions, Hamburg's theaters create unforgettable experiences in the midst of a festive atmosphere. This increases the anticipation of the Christmas season even further - an experience that families can share with each other during this special time.