American Club of Hamburg e.V.

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..

05/11/2025

🍪 Swap Cookies & Spread Holiday Cheer! 🍪

The American Club of Hamburg invites you to our second annual Cookie Swap on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the charming [Why Not] Café.

Register here or keep reading for more details: https://2025HolidayCookieSwap_American_Club.eventbrite.de

Here’s how it works:

✔️ Bring 24 homemade cookies (no need to individually wrap them!)
✔️ Swap and take home a delicious variety to share with family, friends, or colleagues
✔️ Free filter coffee provided ☕
✔️ Glühwein and Kinderpunsch available for purchase 🍷🎅
✔️ We’ll provide take-home boxes and tongs for easy swapping
✔️ Family-friendly – kids under 8 join for free (no cookies needed!)

📅 When: December 7, 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Where: [Why Not] Café, Hamburg
💶 Cost: €6 (members), €8 (non-members), kids under 8 join for free!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This is a family-friendly event—everyone is welcome! Don’t miss out on this festive afternoon.

Get your tickets today and start baking!
🎟️ Register here: https://2025HolidayCookieSwap_American_Club.eventbrite.de

12/10/2025

It's that time of year again: We're excited to invite you to The American Club’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner on November 27, once again at the renowned restaurant Hobenköök!

As in past years, owner and famed TV chef Thomas Sampl will prepare a special buffet feast for this occasion, which promises to delight! 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 wine are included in the price!

🎟️ Book here via Eventbrite:https://2025-American-Club-Thanksgiving.eventbrite.de

More good news: The Club is able to offer heavily subsidized tickets this year, especially for attendees who book early! 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.

Details:
📆 Date: Thursday, November 27
⏰ Time: 7pm-11pm
📍 Location: Hobenköök Restaurant (Stockmeyerstraße 43, 20457 Hamburg)
🅿️ Parking: Parking spaces and carshare/e-car charging stations are available in front of the restaurant
🎟️ Book here via Eventbrite:https://2025-American-Club-Thanksgiving.eventbrite.de

30/09/2025

Exciting news! 🎉 The American Club of Hamburg is offering free membership for the rest of 2025! The fee is waived for this year 😀

Open to all nationalities, the club is the perfect place to connect, make friends, and enjoy fun events around the city—think cultural nights, excursions, a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner, wine tastings, and networking seminars 🍷🛶🎭

Most of our events are usually open to anyone, but members enjoy lower ticket prices and great perks like early bird access and discounts with local business partners.

Don’t miss out—join us and be part of Hamburg’s international community!
👉 Learn more & sign up here: https://americanclub.de/benefits-as-a-member/benefits/

30/09/2025

Hi all! We still have some tickets left for Monday's event. Sign up below, we look forward to seeing you there!

Come join us for another night at the theatre!

On Monday, October 6, we're excited to offer discounted tickets to a very special, one-off night of Theatre, Dialogue, and Community on the occasion of German-American Friendship Day and in celebration of the long-standing partnership between sister cities Hamburg and Chicago. The acclaimed English Theatre of Hamburg will host this engaging and memorable experience. Register here: https://theatrical_evening_german_american_friendship_2025.eventbrite.de

➡️ The evening will feature the acclaimed absurdist play THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS by Mickle Maher, introduced by Chicago-born director Rebecca Garron. ➡️ Following the play, we will explore the Chicago theatre scene and the legacy of absurdism in American theatre.
➡️ In the spirit of connection and collaboration, we will also hear brief presentations from a variety of American clubs and institutions here in Hamburg, highlighting the vibrant and diverse transatlantic community in our city.

The American Club has reserved a section of seats at a discounted price of 20 EUR, which are available to both members and non-members alike. We look forward to celebrating the many ways in which art, friendship, and cultural dialogue continue to bring us together.

Details:
⏰ Event start time: 7:30pm
🚪 Theatre Doors Open: 6:45pm
⏳ Running time: approx. 2hrs. 30 mins
🎟️ Register and buy tickets on Eventbrite! https://theatrical_evening_german_american_friendship_2025.eventbrite.de

23/09/2025

Come join us for another night at the theatre!

On Monday, October 6, we're excited to offer discounted tickets to a very special, one-off night of Theatre, Dialogue, and Community on the occasion of German-American Friendship Day and in celebration of the long-standing partnership between sister cities Hamburg and Chicago. The acclaimed English Theatre of Hamburg will host this engaging and memorable experience. Register here: https://theatrical_evening_german_american_friendship_2025.eventbrite.de

➡️ The evening will feature the acclaimed absurdist play THE HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS by Mickle Maher, introduced by Chicago-born director Rebecca Garron. ➡️ Following the play, we will explore the Chicago theatre scene and the legacy of absurdism in American theatre.
➡️ In the spirit of connection and collaboration, we will also hear brief presentations from a variety of American clubs and institutions here in Hamburg, highlighting the vibrant and diverse transatlantic community in our city.

The American Club has reserved a section of seats at a discounted price of 20 EUR, which are available to both members and non-members alike. We look forward to celebrating the many ways in which art, friendship, and cultural dialogue continue to bring us together.

Details:
⏰ Event start time: 7:30pm
🚪 Theatre Doors Open: 6:45pm
⏳ Running time: approx. 2hrs. 30 mins
🎟️ Register and buy tickets on Eventbrite! https://theatrical_evening_german_american_friendship_2025.eventbrite.de

18/09/2025

Last chance to nab your seat at the Oktoberfest VIP table this Saturday, at a discount. It's always a fun time, and a great opportunity to meet new people.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1574479242799?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍺 VIP Oktoberfest Experience Includes:
- Prime seating for the ceremonial noon keg tapping—be at the center of the action!
- A generous main course: Enjoy a giant knuckle (half knuckle) with classic sides, or select from other authentic Bavarian dishes.
- A full liter of Oktoberfest beer (or a beverage of your choice) to toast the occasion.
- A complimentary shot of schnapps to keep the festivities lively.

🎟️ Pricing: €41 club members, ~€55 non-members - instead of €69!

Dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and join us for an unforgettable experience!

13/09/2025

Reminder to sign up for this great event! And our ticket prices are heavily discounted, for both club members and non-members. See you next Saturday!

The club seeks to enhance the professional and social relations between American nationals, companies, organizations, and residents of Hamburg.

03/09/2025

The American Club invites you to a hearty Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Hamburg!

It may not be the biggest of the city's traditions, but it's as "German as can be" - at least from a US perspective. That's why we secured 20 heavily discounted spots in the VIP area for the official start of the 2025 Oktoberfest, the "Anstich" - at the exact same time when also the "big brother" in Munich will begin!

More details and registration here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.de/e/celebrate-oktoberfest-in-hamburg-with-vip-tickets-and-the-american-club-tickets-1574479242799?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎟️ VIP Oktoberfest Experience Includes:
- Prime seating for the ceremonial noon keg tapping—be at the center of the action!
- A generous main course: Enjoy a giant knuckle (half knuckle) with classic sides, or select from other authentic Bavarian dishes.
- A full liter of Oktoberfest beer (or a beverage of your choice) to toast the occasion.
- A complimentary shot of schnapps to keep the festivities lively.

The club seeks to enhance the professional and social relations between American nationals, companies, organizations, and residents of Hamburg.