Annual programme 2025

In 2025, Hamburger Bahnhof will present eight exhibitions and an expanded programme, exploring themes such as artificial intelligence, indigenous knowledge, and collective dreaming. Popular events like Berlin Beats, the electronic music series, and the annual three-day Open House, which attracted 100,000 visitors in 2024, will return. The museum will also expand its educational outreach through the newly launched Rieckhallen Atelier and offer 1,000 free tours throughout the year.

The 2025 programme reflects Hamburger Bahnhof’s commitment to Berlin’s international art scene, featuring artists such as Klára Hosnedlová, Susan Philipsz, Saâdane Afif, and Annika Kahrs. Additionally, the museum will host debut exhibitions in Germany by Ayoung Kim, Delcy Morelos, and Toyin Ojih Odutola.

Over the past two years, the museum has undergone a major transformation in its displays and programming. It now includes four key collection presentations, such as the new Joseph Beuys exhibition and the reopening of the 5,000 square meter Rieckhallen, which features large-scale immersive installations. The museum’s circle of benefactors, Hamburger Bahnhof International Companions e.V., founded in October 2023 to promote diversity and inclusion, will continue supporting the museum’s programming and collection growth. In 2024, the organization contributed €3 million for exhibitions and programmes, enabling the acquisition of new works for the collection, including pieces by Elmgreen & Dragset, Mona Hatoum, and Lee Ufan.

Directors Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath stated: “Hamburger Bahnhof is a vibrant space where art and audiences interact dynamically. With innovative exhibition formats, spontaneous art encounters, and over 100 days of distinct public events, every visit offers a unique experience. Our diverse programme invites voices from all walks of life to engage in meaningful dialogue.”

Ayoung Kim                                                                    
February 28–July 20
Ayoung Kim’s first solo exhibition in a German museum spans a decade of her artistic practice. Using AI, VR, video, game simulations, and sonic fiction, she explores themes like migration, xenophobia, queerness, and geopolitics. Her exhibition at Hamburger Bahnhof focuses on the symbiosis between data, humans, and the planet.

Klára Hosnedlová
April 25–October 26
For the 2025 annual Historic Hall Comission, Klára Hosnedlová explores themes of home, utopia, and life under various political systems. Using materials such as flax and glass, her monumental sculptural installation—unveiled during Gallery Weekend—draws inspiration from post-communist architecture and cultural references, pushing the boundaries of contemporary sculpture.

Delcy Morelos 
June 13–January 11, 2026
In her first solo exhibition in Germany, Delcy Morelos will present a new large-scale, immersive installation exploring themes of the earth, indigenous knowledge, regeneration and the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. Her work will engage with the actions, sculptures and environments by Joseph Beuys on show in the permanent exhibition.

Susan Philipsz                                                
From June 13
Known for her innovative use of sound, Susan Philipsz will create an ongoing site-specific installation for Hamburger Bahnhof as part of the Endless Exhibition. Her work explores the psychological and emotional impact of sound in relation to space, engaging with the site’s history to reshape the audience’s perception.

Toyin Ojih Odutola
July 11–January 25, 2026
Toyin Ojih Odutola’s first solo exhibition in Germany features her detailed drawings, known for exploring identity and personal narratives. Through her intricate depictions of figures, she delves into themes of self-representation and the journey of the individual. The show is a reflection on identity and personal histories.

Petrit Halilaj
September 5–May 31, 2026
Petrit Halilaj will present his first major institutional solo exhibition in Berlin. New, site-specific works will be shown alongside existing drawings, sculptures and installations. At the centre of the exhibition is a new, expansive, participatory installation that explores the potential of collective dreaming to bring forth open, emancipatory worlds.

Annika Kahrs                                    
November 14–May 3, 2026
With a comprehensive survey of her practices, Annika Kahrs explores the social and cultural roles of music. Through video, sound installations, and live performances, she challenges the boundaries of sound, focusing on its communicative and structural dimensions.

Saâdane Afif
December 12–August 16, 2026
Saâdane Afif’s “The Fountain Archives” revisits the legacy of Marcel Duchamp’s iconic “Fountain” through a multi-part archival project. This complex artwork, gifted to the National Gallery in 2023, is now presented at Hamburger Bahnhof alongside other works that critically and humorously question the role of the art museum.

Hamburger Bahnhof publications
Each of the solo exhibitions planned for 2025 will be accompanied by a catalogue as part of the publication series started in 2023 by Hamburger Bahnhof. The catalogues include a curatorial introduction, in-depth interviews with the artists, an external essay, and numerous images, including exhibition views. The series, published by Silvana Editoriale, will comprise 18 volumes by the end of 2025.