# Jehovah's Witnesses international congress in Hamburg

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jehovahs-witnesses-international-congress-in-hamburg
> Updated: 2026-08-16T13:51:18.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Jehovah’s Witnesses held an international congress at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg from August 14 to 16, 2026. Themed ‘Eternal Happiness’, the event drew approximately 75,000 participants, including 5,000 delegates from 25 different countries.

The gathering served as a period of reflection and commemoration. Attendees planned visits to the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial to honor those persecuted by the Nazi regime. Organizers noted that the congress also aimed to “close a tragic chapter” following a shooting incident at a Jehovah’s Witnesses venue in Alsterdorf three years prior.

During the weekend, the international presence of the group was highly visible in Hamburg’s streets and public transport, with many attendees wearing colorful traditional and festive clothing.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Jehovah's Witnesses hold large international congress in Hamburg

Around 75,000 Jehovah's Witnesses, including 5,000 international guests, gathered in Hamburg for a religious congress themed ‘Eternal Happiness’ at the Volksparkstadion.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jehovahs-witnesses-hold-large-international-congress-in-hamburg

### 2026-08-13: Jehovah's Witnesses to hold international congress in Hamburg

Approximately 75,000 Jehovah's Witnesses are gathering at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion for an international congress, featuring visits to the Neuengamme Memorial to commemorate historical persecution.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jehovahs-witnesses-to-hold-international-congress-in-hamburg

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