American Club of Hamburg e.V.

14/10/2026

🦃 It's that time of year again! 🦃 We're delighted to invite you to The American Club’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner, once again at the renowned restaurant Hobenköök! All ages welcome, no club membership required to attend.

Click HERE to book directly, or read on for more details: https://American-club-thanksgiving-2026.eventbrite.de

As in past years, owner and famed TV chef Thomas Sampl will prepare a special buffet feast for this occasion, and you can expect all the traditional highlights in abundance, including (but not limited to!): roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cornbread, cranberries, an array of beautifully prepared fall veggies, and of course delicious desserts (including pumpkin pie) if you aren't totally full yet. It's vegetarian-friendly, as well. All non-alcoholic drinks and w**e are included in the price!

More good news: The Club is able to offer heavily subsidized tickets again this year, at the same prices as 2025! We encourage you to bring the whole family, just as we do in the USA. Children ages 7-14 can attend at an even deeper reduced rate, and those under 7 attend for free.

We look forward to celebrating this most American of holidays with you.

Details:
📆 Date: Thursday, November 26
⏰ Time: 7pm-10:30pm
📍 Location: Hobenköök Restaurant (Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg)
🅿️ Parking: Parking spaces and carshare/e-car charging stations are available in front of the restaurant
🎟️ Ticket Prices (note there is a limited number of Early Bird tickets)
-- Members: €60
-- Non-Members: €80
-- Kids age 7-14: €20
-- Kids under age 7: Free!

🔗 REGISTER HERE @ EVENTBRITE: https://American-club-thanksgiving-2026.eventbrite.de

Note: For reference, in past years we had to charge full price -- Members €95, Non-Members €115, and Kids over 7 €45

14/10/2026

Come join us for another night at the theatre! Only a few tickets left! Book here or read on: https://american-club-english-theatre-dorian-gray.eventbrite.de

On Saturday, October 17, we are excited to again offer special tickets to the English Theatre of Hamburg to see the classic play "The Picture of Dorian Gray" based on the book by Oscar Wilde, adapted by Merlin Holland and John O’Connor, and directed by Paul Glaser.

🎭 Brimming with Wilde’s wit and sharp dialogue, the play asks what the true cost of excess and hedonism really is when the consequences are ignored.

Details:
⏰ Performance start time: 7:30pm
🚪 Theatre Doors Open: 6:45pm
⏳ Running time: approx. 2hrs. 30 mins
🎟️ Register here: https://american-club-english-theatre-dorian-gray.eventbrite.de

20/09/2026

Come join us for another after-work social next week!On Tuesday, September 22, we're excited to have our first event after a summer pause and experience the great burgers and drinks from Grilly Idol. Come and meet new people, enjoy great conversations, and make new connections in a friendly setting.

Space is limited so make sure to reserve your spot! Consumption is ordered and paid individually. The nominal registration fee is to secure your space and support the club.

Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 22 September
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
🍔 Food & Drink: Available for purchase à la carte
🎟️ Register and buy tickets on Eventbrite: https://grillyidolsocial2026.eventbrite.de
📍 Location: Grilly Idol, Clemens-Schultz-Str. 40, 20359 Hamburg

13/06/2026

Join us at our annual Independence Day BBQ, on Saturday July 4th! Register here or read below for more details: https://American-Club-4th-of-July-2026.eventbrite.de

As in past years, we'll enjoy a casual time together with a delicious BBQ feast. And for this special 250th anniversary, we wanted to do something a little more “authentic”: We’ll be at BOOT Hamburg e.V. - a fantastic waterside spot that is the perfect setting for the milestone celebration.

Come together with fellow Americans, Germans and international friends for a festive, family-friendly day by the water, complete with an all-American BBQ feast, drinks, and optional canoeing on the Bille.

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, July 4th from 10:30–15:00
📍 Location: BOOT Hamburg, Osterbrookplatz 18, Hamburg Hamm-Süd
🍻 Provided: All-inclusive BBQ buffet, b**r, w**e & soft drinks (note: vegetarian options are also on the menu)
💵 Cost:
-- Members:€40 early bird / €50 regular
-- Non-Members: €55 early bird / €65 regular
-- Kids 16 and under: €15 early bird/€20 regular
🛶 Special Add-on: Canoes available to rent on-site for €20/person
🎟️ Register via Eventbrite: https://American-Club-4th-of-July-2026.eventbrite.de

13/06/2026

Come join us for another night at the theatre! We have just a few tickets left, they are all discounted from regular price 🙂

On Tuesday, June 23, we are excited to again offer special tickets to the English Theatre of Hamburg to see the play "All New People" by TV and movie star Zach Braff, and directed by Paul Glaser. It's a lively, darkly comedic look at loneliness, and the bizarre ways we save each other–whether we mean to or not.

🎭 All New People was first presented on stage in the West End of London by Ambassador Theatre Group.

Details:
⏰ Performance start time: 7:30pm
🚪 Theatre Doors Open: 6:45pm
⏳ Running time: approx. 1hr. 30 mins
➡️ Tickets: discounted prices of 22 EUR for members // 29 EUR for non-members
🎟️ Register here: https://american-club-english-theatre-all-new-people.eventbrite.de
☝️Note: This production is a contemporary comedy for adults, and contains mature themes and language, including references to drug use, su***de, and violence.

25/05/2026

Reminder to sign up for our great after-work w**e social! All w**e and snacks are included :)

Join us for another exclusive After-Work W**e Social at club partner Calistoga W**e Saloon in Eppendorf! Come and meet new people, in a relaxed evening of mingling, tasting fine w**e, and snacking on delicious finger food.

Limited spots available! Your ticket comes with all-inclusive w**e and a variety of accompanying snacks.

Be sure to RSVP directly here on Eventbrite to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you and your friends there!

🎟️Registration: https://2026-after-work-w**e-social-in-eppendorf.eventbrite.de
📅 Date & Time: Thurdsay, June 4 from 6:30pm-9pm
📍 Location: Calistoga W**e Saloon, Goernestraße 7, 20249 Hamburg (around the corner from the Kellinghusenstraße U3 stop)
💰 Cost: €40 members/ €50 non-members (all-inclusive w**e & finger food)

16/05/2026

Join us for another exclusive After-Work W**e Social at club partner Calistoga W**e Saloon in Eppendorf! Come and meet new people, in a relaxed evening of mingling, tasting fine w**e, and snacking on delicious finger food.

Limited spots available! Your ticket comes with all-inclusive w**e and a variety of accompanying snacks.

Be sure to RSVP directly here on Eventbrite to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you and your friends there!

🎟️Registration: https://2026-after-work-w**e-social-in-eppendorf.eventbrite.de
📅 Date & Time: Thurdsay, June 4 from 6:30pm-9pm
📍 Location: Calistoga W**e Saloon, Goernestraße 7, 20249 Hamburg (around the corner from the Kellinghusenstraße U3 stop)
💰 Cost: €40 members/ €50 non-members (all-inclusive w**e & finger food)

14/04/2026

Join the American Club of Hamburg this Tuesday, April 21, for a free Zoom conversation with Christian Davenport, space and defense correspondent for The Washington Post, on his new book Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race.

Davenport takes readers behind the scenes at SpaceX, Blue Origin, and NASA — exploring the personal rivalries and giant ambitions reshaping the final frontier. Club President David Zeller will lead the discussion before opening the floor to questions from attendees.

📅 Tuesday, April 21 | 7–8pm CET
🚀 Topic: SpaceX, Blue Origin & the trillion-dollar race to space
🎟️ Free registration: https://exclusive-zoom-event-christian-davenport.eventbrite.de

Zoom link provided upon registration.

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20/12/2025

Come join us for another night at the theatre!

On Wednesday, January 7, we are excited to again offer special tickets to the English Theatre of Hamburg to see the classic play "Gaslight" by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Paul Glaser.

🎭 First premiered nearly 90 years ago, the play remains as gripping and relevant as ever–a haunting portrait of emotional manipulation that resonates deeply in today’s world. This psychological thriller gave birth to the term “gaslighting”, now an indispensable part of our everyday language!

Details:
⏰ Performance start time: 7:30pm
🚪 Theatre Doors Open: 6:45pm
⏳ Running time: approx. 2hrs. 30 mins
➡️ Tickets: discounted prices of 22 EUR for members // 29 EUR for non-members
🎟️ Register here: https://a-night-at-the-english-theatre-gaslight.eventbrite.de

20/12/2025

The future of leadership and innovation is being charted today, and you’re invited to navigate it with us! On January 14, the American Club of Hamburg welcomes AI expert and leadership visionary Andy Fitze to speak at an exclusive seminar.

🎟️ Register via Eventbrite: https://leadership-in-extremis-everything-else-is-south.eventbrite.de

Both leadership and innovation require the ability to navigate uncharted waters. Just as the ocean presents unpredictable challenges, the field of new technology is a vast, unknown territory requiring the same level of courage, foresight, and adaptability.

Event Details:
📆 When: Wednesday, January 14th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Where: AI Hamburg- Neuer Jungfernstieg 5, 20354 Hamburg
✅ Hosted by: Petra Vorsteher, Founding Partner AI Hamburg & Vice President, American Club of Hamburg
⭐️ Good to know: Finger food & non-alcoholic drinks provided
❇️ Ticket pricing: 6 EUR for Club members // 10 EUR for non-members
🎟️ Register via Eventbrite: https://leadership-in-extremis-everything-else-is-south.eventbrite.de

Drawing from his recent North Atlantic voyage aboard Viking ship Naddoddur, where his team faced extreme conditions, and his deep experience in new technology, this speech explores how lessons from these two realms converge. Sailing through a storm and guiding organisations through new technology-driven transformation demand robust leadership, strategic preparation, and a bold willingness to explore the unknown..