Places of interest

...invites to taste a cool beer or a delicious cocktail, whether in the numerous beer gardens during the summer months or in the cosy bars or restaurants in the rainy and cold seasons. Or take off from here on a breezy round trip of the Weser and the harbour.

More than 700,000 visitors a year are enchanted in one of the GOP Varieté theatres in Hanover, Essen, Bad Oeynhausen, Münster and Munich. The sixth theatre opened in Bremen in September 2013. International artists and entertainers who have the talent to reinterpret the art of variety between tradition and innovation will provide unforgettable moments.

25th November to 23rd December 2024
Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., sundays from 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Christmas Market
Festively lit streets, atmospherically adorned shopping arcades and shop windows graced with Christmas decorations – this is the face of the city of Bremen, presenting a selection of international wares in the run-up to Christmas. Taking a stroll through the historic city centre, you will stumble upon divine gifts for all the family.

13 to 16 February 2025

"HORIZONS": The show of the successful ice revue HOLIDAY ON ICE opens hearts and eyes to the unique gift of living as humans on this colorful planet. From Thursday to Sunday, this highlight returns to the ÖVB Arena.

Showtimes:
13 February: 7.30 p.m.
14 February: 3.30 and 7.30 p.m.
15 February: 3.30 and 7.30 p.m.
16 February: 1 and 4.30 p.m.

January 18 and 19, 2025

International marching music and breathtaking shows – that's the "Bremen Tattoo". On Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19, 2025, the show will take place for the 6th time in the ÖVB Arena. Top-class music corps, Massed Pipes and Drums, choirs, dancers, and soloists from all over the world will present outstanding brass music with magnificent choreography. Experience a music festival with around 700 musicians from ten nations, bagpipers, drummers, dancers, and soloists from all over the world.

From February 7 to March 2, 2025

Numerous artfully illuminated installations invite you to discover the Rhododendron Park in a magical light.

August 1 to 3, 2025

The Vegesack Harbor Festival is a neighborhood celebration in Bremen's north, featuring ships, music, crafts, and much more at the old harbor in Vegesack. Since 1980, the Vegesack Harbor Festival has been celebrated annually. Every year, more than 170 concerts take place on eight stages in the Harbor Forest, at Utkiek, on Kitoplatz near the Signal Station, and other locations. Street musicians also take over the pedestrian zone, streets, and cafés in the city center. Up to 15 ships are available for harbor tours. Over 50 stands offer a wide range of goods, from diverse culinary delights to an extensive selection of beverages.