Events in Bremen & Bremerhaven
There’s always something going on in Bremen and Bremerhaven! Party to hot rhythms in Bremen at the Samba carnival or in the party halls at the Sixdays, feast in the maritime atmosphere along the Weserpromenade, be entertained by top shows or explore fairytale worlds of Christmas at the Bremen Christmas market and the magic of the Schlachte quarter! Major events, such as Sail Bremerhaven, which takes place every five years or the “SeeStadtFest – Landgang Bremerhaven" wow audiences from near and far in the maritime city. Cultural highlights in the large city theatre or the intimate “Pferdestall” are very popular. There’s plenty to ‘sea’ in Bremerhaven.
Art and culture, entertainment and festivals, sporting events, trade fairs ... we have put together an overview of the most important events for you.
Bremen: Osterwiese 2023
31.03.2023 - 16.04.2023 
Bürgerweide, Bremen
Two weeks of pure enjoyment on the Bürgerweide.
Bremen: Samba-Carnival
22.04.2023 City centre, Bremen
Germany´s biggest samba spectacle
Bremen: Jazzahead
27.04.2023 - 30.04.2023 Different performance locations, Bremen
Meeting place of the European jazz scene
Bremerhaven: Fischparty
29.04.2023 - 01.05.2023 Schaufenster Fischereihafen, Bremerhaven
Fish fans and gourmets should not miss this event
Bremen: World Heritage Days
02.06.2023 - 04.06.2023 Town Hall Bremen, Bremen
Free guided tours of Bremen Town Hall
Bremen: La Strada
08.06.2023 - 11.06.2023 City centre, Bremen
Germany’s biggest street art festival
Bremerhaven: Drachenboot-Cup
10.06.2023 - 11.06.2023 Schaufenster Fischereihafen, Bremerhaven
The harbor basin in the “Schaufenster Fischereihafen” turns into a competition zone
Bremen: Seebühne Bremen
30.06.2023 - 23.07.2023 Waterfront Bremen, 28237 Bremen
Live-events of all genres, directly at the river Weser, from comedy to rock/pop to classical music, there is something for everyone
Bremerhaven: HafenSpektakel & Bremerhavener Matjestage
07.07.2023 - 09.07.2023 Schaufenster Fischereihafen, Bremerhaven
Sandy beach and freshly grilled fish – We bring the vacation to the harbor. The “Schaufenster” celebrates its 31st birthday
Bremen: Breminale
12.07.2023 - 16.07.2023 Weserufer/Osterdeich, Bremen
Open-air festival on the banks of the river Weser
Bremerhaven: Maritime Days
16.08.2023 - 20.08.2023 Havenwelten, Innenstadt Bremerhaven und Fischereihafen, Bremerhaven
The maritime festival for young and old with numerous ships from near and far and musical performances by local and regional artists
Bremen: Musikfest Bremen
19.08.2023 - 09.09.2023 Different performance locations, Bremen
Festival with artists of the world elite
Bremen: Freimarkt 2023
13.10.2023 - 29.10.2023 Bürgerweide, Bremen
The Bremen Freimarkt, with its more than 950 years, is one of the oldest German folk festivals. Visit Bremen for the “fifth season”.
Bremerhaven: Bremerhaven Christmas Market and blaze of lights
27.11.2023 - 30.12.2023 Pedestrian Zone, Bremerhaven
Festive stalls with warming drinks and delicacies line the festively decorated and brightly lit pedestrian zone
Bremen: Bremen Christmas Market
27.11.2023 - 23.12.2023 City centre, Bremen
The backdrop of the market square with its historic buildings is just the right setting. Numerous stalls with arts and crafts as well as the Christmas exhibitions in the Lower Town Hall and in Böttcherstraße are a magnet for visitors from far and near. Christmas concerts set the mood for the festive season.
Bremen: Schlachte-Zauber
27.11.2023 - 23.12.2023 Weserpromenade Schlachte, Bremen
Historical, wintry, maritime at Bremen’s popular strolling mile.
Bremen: Freimarkt 2024
18.10.2024 - 03.11.2024 Bürgerweide, Bremen
The Bremen Freimarkt, with its more than 950 years, is one of the oldest German folk festivals. Visit Bremen for the “fifth season”.
Bremen: Christmas Market 2024
25.11.2024 - 23.12.2024 Bremer Marktplatz, Bremen
The backdrop of the market square with its historic buildings is just the right setting. Numerous stalls with arts and crafts as well as the Christmas exhibitions in the Lower Town Hall and in Böttcherstraße are a magnet for visitors from far and near. Christmas concerts set the mood for the festive season.