Eiswette
6 January
This event dates back to 1829, and sees a tailor bearing a glowing iron attempt to cross the Weser River at the beginning of January without getting wet feet.
Bremen Carnival
January-February
Late winter sees the onset of Germany’s biggest samba carnival, which takes over Bremen’s city centre to the cacophony of music, dance and colour. The traditional Grand Parade is the main focus, which welcomes over 100 samba groups from across Europe, while smaller events and concerts are put on over the weekend.
Breminale
July
In the region of 200,000 partygoers are drawn to a 1km stretch of riverbank along the Weser River as this long-running music festival kicks into gear each summer. International bands, free concerts and organic food all feature at one of Bremen’s biggest events of the year.
Maritime Festival
August
This free festival combines a number of genres with its live musical entertainment, as all things maritime are celebrated and the occasion is concluded with a spectacular firework display.
Freimarkt
October-November
This folk festival is one of the largest and oldest in Germany, and attracts over 200,000 visitors each year. There are in excess of 300 fairground attractions to enjoy, along with a carnival float parade that forms the centrepiece of proceedings.