"Life changing! The Body Rhythm Festival is an international peace revolution through music."
Chandi, Portugal
"I discovered a new world - I really loved this festival!"
Dagmar, Germany
"What an amazing experience with so kind and talented people from all over the world!"
Sophie, France
"Thank you for this musical masterpiece, it was simply fantastic!"
Gitte, Berlin
"It proves again and again that there are no limits to body music. It combines rhythm with theatre, dance, voice and who knows what else. Impressive!
Alex, Bali
"A giant treasure chest full of wonderful rhythms, melodies and people!"
Barbara, Hannover
"Life changing! The Body Rhythm Festival is an international peace revolution through music."
Chandi, Portugal
"I discovered a new world - I really loved this festival!"
Dagmar, Germany
"What an amazing experience with so kind and talented people from all over the world!"
Sophie, France
"Thank you for this musical masterpiece, it was simply fantastic!"
Gitte, Berlin
"It proves again and again that there are no limits to body music. It combines rhythm with theatre, dance, voice and who knows what else. Impressive!
Alex , Bali
"A giant treasure chest full of wonderful rhythms, melodies and people!"
Barbara, Hannover
The festival for body percussion, voice & movement
Feel the rhythm – with your whole body! Immerse yourself in three and a half days of pulsating workshops, spontaneous jams, rousing performances, inspiring conversations and open exchange. Experience beats and sounds with all your senses – your body becomes a musical instrument.
Since 2015, the Body Rhythm Festival in Hamburg has been bringing people from all over the world together to groove, learn and express themselves artistically. This is where connections are made! Celebrate the 11th festival with us in 2026: even more energetic, even more diverse, even more vibrant.
Where sound, community and creativity merge
What there is to experience?
Workshops, performances & more!
From taster workshops and show tickets to full festival passes: design your festival days from a programme of over 50 workshops and three performance evenings. Experience the festival kick-off ‘Gateway to Groove’, the Open Stage Party and the big Performance Night with our international festival artists.
Think outside the box and get new inspiration.
What it's all about?
Modern Body Music!
Make your whole body resonate. Whether it's rhythm games, circle singing, vocal painting, beatboxing, percussive dance, improvisation, pedagogy, choreography, Taketina or STOMP moves – modern body music combines rhythm, voice and movement in a lively way.
Strengthen your feel for beats and pulse, train your coordination and enhance your musical presence.
Who you will meet here?
People from all over the world!
Whether you've just discovered the festival or have been with us from the beginning, meet like-minded people, exchange ideas and groove with us. We place great importance on promoting connection and community, and welcome people of all backgrounds and identities.
Please take a look at our awareness agreements.
Experience the festival again
Our media gallery takes you on a rhythmic journey through the history of the festival. Browse through videos, reports and impressions – from magical moments on stage to spontaneous encounters behind the scenes. Be inspired by artists who have shaped the festival with their sounds and movements. Here you can feel how body percussion connects people worldwide.
Discover even more Body Percussion
Open Workshops & Further Training
Whether in Hamburg or across Europe, take part in our open workshops throughout the year or deepen your skills in special training courses for advanced learners. We are also the right choice for projects with school pupils, trainees or orchestras.
Arrangements & Rhythm Training
We develop (rhythm) arrangements and choreography for choirs and offer creative training for acting, dance and other groups – lively, musical and energetic.
Team Events & Performances
Whether it’s a warm-up, energizer, or performance: we create engaging team events for companies and organizations – live or digital, with flexible formats tailored to your wishes. Got an idea? We’ll bring it to life together with you.
