Summer in Bremen

Every year in July, there’ll be five fun-filled days on the shores of the Weser river. Temporary stages and stands, accommodating music, art, culture, and food vendors, make for a colourful scene and ensure for a very good time!

Not for nothing Bremen is one of the most biked cities in Europe. Bremen is a bicyclist paradise. Different tours along the Weser river, through bustling neighbourhoods, or in the green countryside outside of town, ensure that an adventure on two wheels can be had for all tastes and fitness levels.

End of June Bremen’s city centre will be transformed into a stage for displaying vintage cars, some dating as far as six decades back.

In June, Knoops-Park will once again host classical concerts in its green surroundings: "Summer in Lesmona" invites you to enjoy the music of the chamber philharmonic in an idyllic setting.

There’s no curtains to raise for these performances; the stage for the artists of "La Strada" is the street. In June, Bremen’s plazas will become arenas, its street corners, stage sets, and the passer-by to an audience member. 

Bremen offers several open-air cinemas at different locations. One of the open-air cinemas is located at Schlachthof Bremen.

This year will once again see over 1,500 sports fans cheering on racers in three categories. The Dragonboat Cup on the Wedersee will be held end of August or early September.

Every year, the Neustadt celebrates the "Summer Sounds" festival. With its music programme, summer garden, and regional delicacies, there’s something for everyone.

In August, the Shakespeare Company constructions its most unique stage set of its season - in the middle of the Bürgerpark. Experience theatre out doors with the Shakespeare in the Park Festival.

Summertime is festival time in Bremen! In and around Bremen there are numerous outdoor events, both large and small, for you to enjoy. Find out more about the festivals being held in the region. 

Each year during the summer, residents of Bremen and beyond are invited to the Überseetörn in the Überseestadt. The docks of the Europa harbour come alive with guided tours, a boating completion, shows, and live music. 

Every year in August, the international Festival Maritim in Bremen-Vegesack takes place.The programme, with its various concerts and entertaining side-events, draws both young and old to Vegesack.

In August, the Überseestadt will once again be the arena for a fierce competition. Three events are held: Der Volkstriathlon (people’s triathlon), Staffeltriathlon (relay triathlon), and Olympic Triathlon. High-performance athletes and amateurs alike put their abilities in swimming, cycling, and running to the test.

At the end of the summer, celebrated classical artists, both young and old, perform at the Musikfest Bemen. The event, covering all musical epochs, takes place in over 20 different venues throughout the north west of Germany. 

In September, Bremen will celebrate its connection to the water – with a varied programme, taking place between the city centre and the Weser promenade. There will be lectures held aboard ships, a maritime market, rowing races, and lots more!

This outdoor classical concert, with seating around the entire lake, and hundreds of lights shimmering in the dark is a particularly beautiful event.