# Reeperbahn Festival: what to do between sessions in Hamburg

Source: https://eventweekends.com/festival/reeperbahn-festival/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 15 to 18 September 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Clubs on the Reeperbahn, St Pauli, Hamburg, Germany, about 2 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** HafenCity and St Pauli: Harbour and nightlife.
- **Getting there:** Hamburg airport (HAM) has S1 trains to the centre in 25 minutes.
- **Weather:** In September, Hamburg averages highs of about 19°C and lows of 10°C, with roughly 58 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 35 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Harbour boat tour; Miniatur Wunderland; Elbphilharmonie Plaza and concert

## Weather and what to pack

In September, Hamburg averages highs of about 19°C and lows of 10°C, with roughly 58 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 35 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Earplugs, a power bank and a small backpack; campers add a head torch.

## Airport to venue

Hamburg airport (HAM) has S1 trains to the centre in 25 minutes.

U3 to St Pauli or S-Bahn to Reeperbahn.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** St Georg. Near the main station.
- **mid:** HafenCity and St Pauli. Harbour and nightlife.
- **luxury:** Alster lakes. Grand hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Generator Hamburg (budget), 25hours Hotel HafenCity (mid), Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Before the gates open (Wednesday 15 September)

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.
- Easy outing: Miniatur Wunderland. World's largest model railway.
- Free: Elbphilharmonie Plaza.

### A day off-site (Thursday 16 September)

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.
- Half-day: Elbphilharmonie Plaza and concert. Free plaza with booking.
- Eat: Café Paris, Brasserie

### Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.
- Rain or heat backup: Kunsthalle.
- Eat: Fischmarkt, Sunday from 5 am

### Recovery day (Sunday 19 September)

Slow outings only.
- Easy outing: Fish market Sunday morning. Early Sunday market.
- Eat: Brücke 10, Fish sandwiches

## Tours worth booking

- [Harbour boat tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Hamburg%20harbour%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-reeperbahn-festival): Container port and Speicherstadt.
- [Miniatur Wunderland](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Miniatur%20Wunderland%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-reeperbahn-festival): World's largest model railway.
- [Elbphilharmonie Plaza and concert](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Elbphilharmonie%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-reeperbahn-festival): Free plaza with booking.
- [Reeperbahn tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Reeperbahn%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-reeperbahn-festival): Beatles and St Pauli stories.
- [Fish market Sunday morning](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Hamburg%20fish%20market&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-reeperbahn-festival): Early Sunday market.

## Where to eat

- Fischmarkt: Sunday from 5 am
- Brücke 10: Fish sandwiches
- Café Paris: Brasserie

## With kids

- Miniatur Wunderland.
- Hagenbeck Zoo.

## Rainy-day backups

- Kunsthalle.
- International Maritime Museum.

## Getting around

- U-Bahn, S-Bahn and harbour ferries on one ticket.
- Deutsche Bahn ICE trains link the big cities; the Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport for a monthly fee.
- Trade fair and event tickets often include free local transport: check yours.

## Questions people ask

### When is Reeperbahn Festival 2027?

The next edition is 15 to 18 September 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Reeperbahn Festival?

In September, Hamburg averages highs of about 19°C and lows of 10°C, with roughly 58 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 35 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Clubs on the Reeperbahn, St Pauli?

Hamburg airport (HAM) has S1 trains to the centre in 25 minutes. U3 to St Pauli or S-Bahn to Reeperbahn.

### Where should I stay for Reeperbahn Festival?

For most visitors the best base is HafenCity and St Pauli: Harbour and nightlife.

### What else can we do around Reeperbahn Festival?

Good short outings in Hamburg include Harbour boat tour, Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Plaza and concert. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Reeperbahn Festival?

Family-friendly picks: Harbour boat tour, Miniatur Wunderland. Miniatur Wunderland.

### How far is Clubs on the Reeperbahn, St Pauli from Hamburg centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. U3 to St Pauli or S-Bahn to Reeperbahn.

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