ArtFest Constructor University
Student-led art exhibition in Bremen North
About ArtFest Bremen
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Art on Campus in Bremen North
In the north of Bremen, in the Grohn district near Vegesack, lies the campus of Constructor University, formerly Jacobs University. Once a year, the Arts & Culture Center here becomes the venue for ArtFest – a student-led art exhibition that has been bringing together local and international artists since 2017. You'll experience an international campus audience and an open, curious atmosphere away from classic gallery spaces.
From Painting to Live Performance
The entire spectrum of contemporary creation is showcased: drawings, paintings, photographs, films, and sculptures by students and external artists. In addition, there are live performances and interactive workshops that make the festival more than just a viewing experience, inviting participation. In previous editions, more than 200 works were featured and over 1,000 guests visited the campus.
Annually Changing Main Theme
Each edition focuses on its own main theme, providing a common framework for the artistic contributions. This creates a dense, thematically connected exhibition experience year after year – an international platform for artistic exchange right in the heart of Bremen-Nord.
Open and Free of Charge
ArtFest is free and publicly accessible. The Constructor University campus is easily reachable from Bremen North and invites you to a relaxed art weekend with the Arts & Culture Center – open to families, students, and art enthusiasts from the entire region.
ArtFest Bremen — edition 2026
Under the main theme Roots & Routes, ArtFest 2026 invites you to the Constructor University campus in Bremen North on April 17th and 18th. Drawings, paintings, photographs, films, and sculptures by students and external artists will be showcased, along with live performances on Friday evening and interactive workshops on Saturday. Admission is free.
Programme ArtFest Bremen 2026
ArtFest 2026 was themed Roots & Routes — an exploration of the connections between identity, origin, and movement. Three sub-themes provided the curatorial framework for the submitted works:
- Journeys in Motion — continuous change and movement on personal and creative paths
- Pilgrimage — meaningful journeys of transformation and self-discovery
- Serendipity — unexpected encounters that shape our experiences
Friday, April 17th, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Opening of the curated exhibition at the Arts & Culture Center
- Evening live performances (incl. poetry, theater, dance)
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 — 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- All-day exhibition
- Interactive workshops and participatory elements
- Further performances throughout the day
Art Forms Presented
Cartoons, sketches, and collages; painting and drawing; printmaking and digital art; photography and film; poetry, theater, and dance; interactive installations, performances, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media — contributions from students as well as local and international artists.
A list of artists by name is deliberately not published in advance by the student organizing team — a curated selection of submitted works will be shown. Updates on Instagram (@artfestbremen) and the festival page.
Highlights ArtFest Bremen 2026
- Main theme Roots & Routes with sub-themes Journeys in Motion, Pilgrimage, and Serendipity
- Curated exhibition featuring painting, photography, film, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and digital art
- Live performances on Friday evening (poetry, theater, dance)
- Interactive workshops on Saturday
- International campus audience, free admission
Prices ArtFest Bremen 2026
Admission is free and publicly accessible. No registration required – the exhibition at the Arts & Culture Center is open to families, students, and art enthusiasts from the entire region.
Practical information — ArtFest Bremen
Getting There
Arts & Culture Center, Constructor University, Campus Ring 1, 28759 Bremen-Grohn (Bremen North, near Vegesack). Accessible by bus and train from Bremen North.
Good to Know
Free admission and publicly accessible. Program includes exhibition, live performances, and workshops. Latest details available on the Constructor University festival page.
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Where it takes place ArtFest Bremen
Arts & Culture Center, Constructor University
Campus Ring 1, 28759 Bremen