Art, culture and Herrenhausen

Experience culture, feel history - Hanover inspires

From baroque garden art to avant-garde exhibitions, from opera classics to pop culture: culture is very important in Hanover. 2025 is all about big anniversaries - 350 years of the Great Garden, 10 years of the UNESCO City of Music, 160 years of the Adventure Zoo. The varied programme invites you to marvel, enjoy and join in.

Immerse yourself in a city whose cultural energy is inspiring - lively, creative, diverse.

Art and culture

Art, stage, emotion - Hanover's culture is alive

Hanover delights with a cultural spectrum that touches and inspires: From great operas and theatre plays to exciting exhibitions at the Sprengel Museum or the Night of the Museums. 2025 will be a festive year of art - with iconic artists such as Kusama, Murakami and Niki de Saint Phalle, emotional festival moments and many new perspectives on music, society and identity. Experience a city where culture not only takes place, but is lived - diverse, moving, full of energy.

Night of the Museums

Hanover invites you to a night of culture. Over 20 museums open their doors for exclusive guided tours, interactive offers and a special music programme to mark the UNESCO City of Music anniversary.

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Love you for infinity

The Sprengel Museum presents the exhibition "Love you for infinity" with works by Niki de Saint Phalle, Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami, which combine painting, sculpture and installation.

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Culture - Experience package

A weekend in Hanover. City tour in a double-decker bus, cultural enjoyment in the state theatres, admission to the Sprengel Museum and August Kestner Museum - an unforgettable experience.

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Cultural summer

The cultural summer in the Hanover region brings music, literature and film to extraordinary locations. Open-air cinema, concerts and readings combine culture with unique architecture.

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Legends

"LEGENDS" celebrates music and cultural icons such as Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and Freddy Mercury with rousing choreography, breathtaking artistry and emotional storytelling.

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The Rose Cavalier

"Der Rosenkavalier" by Richard Strauss combines humour, melancholy and elegance. A sharp-tongued production about love, transience and social conventions.

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Good to know: Hanover surprises with a lively, diverse cultural scene that characterises the cityscape and Inspires people - locally rooted, regionally networked and visible beyond the city limits.
The City of Culture initiative pools this creative potential and carries Hannover's creative energy to the next level. to the outside world and makes this great strength of the location tangible. Learn more here

Herrenhausen

350 years of the Great Garden - Herrenhausen celebrates!

A baroque jewel with history: the Herrenhausen Gardens will be the setting for unforgettable experiences in 2025. Exhibitions, summer festivals, illuminated fountains and the legendary "Little Festival" in a magical setting will mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Garden. From equestrian art to street performances, from classical music to spectacular fireworks - Herrenhausen combines history and modernity in a fascinating way.

Let yourself be enchanted by a place that combines nature, art and culture at the highest level.

Garden art from master craftsmen

To mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Garden in Herrenhausen, the impressive history of the gardens is being honoured in a special setting and with an exhibition.

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Small party - experience package

The experience package for the Small Festival in the Great Garden 2025 includes an overnight stay in a hotel, admission, a programme brochure and a day ticket for local public transport.

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Summer nights in the garden theatre

The Gartentheater im Großen Garten offers summer nights with live music, poetry slams and open-air cinema - cultural enjoyment in a historic setting and magical evening atmosphere.

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Small festival in the large garden

In summer 2025, the Great Garden in Herrenhausen will once again become the stage for the Little Festival. Culinary delights, international artistry and extraordinary stage performances await visitors.

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KunstFestSpiele Herrenhausen

The KunstFestSpiele unite contemporary art and a baroque atmosphere. With highlights such as the anniversary concert and an innovative dance project, the festival is an unforgettable experience.

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Very British - City tour

"Hanover: Very British" takes you through the era of personal union. Start with a "Welfentee" and end in the Dublin Inn with a Guinness or non-alcoholic drink.

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Herrenhausen Garden Festival Experience Package

Herrenhausen Garden Festival 2025: Over 100 exhibitors, fine plants, enjoyment & design. Book your experience package with hotel now!

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Good to know: Hanover celebrates many anniversaries in 2025 in the cultural sector. In addition to 350 years Great Garden in Herrenhausen will also be 700 years Garden culture celebrated. In addition for example, the anniversary 10 years UNSECO World of Music instead.

Even more to discover

Not the right one for you? Here you can find even more highlights under the three categories.

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Hanover's highlights

Enjoy cocktails by the Maschsee lake, party with the stars at the Expo Plaza, admire world-famous artists at the Sprengel Museum, experience baroque settings - there is all this and much more to experience in the city and region.

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Leisure and lifestyle

Fancy summer, music, street food and city vibes? Discover Hanover's lifestyle events and favourite places!

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Cities, mobility and sustainability

Experience Hanover actively: discover the most beautiful destinations in the city and region by bike, train and on foot.

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Souvenirs and vouchers

Here you will find a large selection of souvenirs, gift vouchers and regional products - perfect as a gift or souvenir of the city!

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Restaurants

Whether in the historic old town, in the varied Lister Meile, in the lively city centre or on one of Hanover's many waterways: Hanover has a lot to offer in terms of gastronomy.

In an experimental mood?

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Leisure time

Sporty, cultural or family orientated - Hanover offers you a comprehensive range of leisure activities that leaves nothing to be desired. The city is ideal for switching off after work, recharging your batteries at the weekend or experiencing special moments together with others.

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Nightlife

What can you do in Hanover when it's getting dark but you don't want the day to end yet? You could visit one of the many clubs, bars or pubs and celebrate life!

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