Commemorative event in the harbor, featuring bright blue illumination and large earthenware containers
Hamburg, Germany, is set to host an exciting lineup of maritime events in September 2025. The highlight of the celebration will be the "Blue Port Hamburg", an annual event that has been illuminating the city's harbour for at least a decade. This year, the event will take place from the 10th to the 28th of September, marking the 140th anniversary of the harbour logistics company HHLA.
During the "Blue Port Hamburg", more than ten container bridges and bridges in the Speicherstadt will be illuminated, along with the Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier and the Baakenhöft area for the first time. Michael Batz, a renowned light artist, will set the scene at the Hamburg harbour during the event. On Saturday evening, the 13th of September, a grand parade of several cruise ships will sail down the Elbe, accompanied by music, light, and fireworks.
The grand parade will feature eight cruise ships, including the Aidaperla, Mein Schiff 4, and MSC Preziosa. The order of the ships will be announced soon. The Hamburg Cruise Days, another significant event, will coincide with the "Blue Port Hamburg" from the 12th to the 14th of September. Those who want to see the grand parade should be at the harbour early.
The Seatrade Europe cruise fair will begin on the 10th of September, parallel to the "Blue Port Hamburg". A new addition to the events will be the "Destination Discovery Friday" on the 12th of September, offering up to 500 private guests access to the Seatrade Europe fair. The goal of "Destination Discovery Friday" is to enable potential travellers to make direct contacts with shipping companies and destinations.
While no new information about the illumination of the Speicherstadt, Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, or Baakenhöft area was provided, it is worth noting that the Baakenhöft area could potentially host a new opera house. Regarding the Hamburg Cruise Days, while there is no direct mention of specific events in 2025, Hamburg is a significant cruise port with multiple cruise schedules and itineraries planned for the year.
The "Blue Port Hamburg" is not just a spectacle; it's a testament to Hamburg's ongoing reputation as a major cruise hub. Visitors can expect an unforgettable experience filled with light, music, and the vibrant energy of the harbour. So, mark your calendars for September 2025 and get ready to experience Hamburg like never before!
As part of the "Blue Port Hamburg" celebration, the Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier and the Baakenhöft area will be illuminated for the first time, enriching the city's home-and-garden and outdoor-living scene. During the event, visitors can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Hamburg, with light artists sparking the city's harbour and a grand parade of cruise ships providing an exciting spectacle.
