Bremen Wine Festival
Four Days of Wine Culture in Bremen's Finest Setting
About Bremen Wine Festival
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Wine in Bremen's Finest Setting
When pavilions are erected on Bremen's Market Square in front of the Town Hall and Roland statue, and the aroma of fine wines wafts through the old town, it's the Bremen Wine Festival. For four days, vintners, regional wine merchants, and restaurateurs transform the Market Square, the front Domshof, and the Grasmarkt into a meeting point for wine lovers. Around two dozen exhibitors from German growing regions will be pouring — alongside wine, also brandies, liqueurs, and non-alcoholic grape juices.
Wine Culture with Music and Literature
The Bremen Wine Festival is more than just a tasting: the organizers combine wine tasting with a musical and literary program, thus creating a pleasant atmosphere with educational insights into wine culture. The stylishly designed pavilions form an elegant backdrop in front of the historic Parliament building and the Town Hall. The festival is organized by CityInitiative Bremen Werbung e.V., with support from DEHOGA in 2025.
Bremen's Centuries-Old Wine Trading Tradition
Bremen has been a city of wine trade for centuries — the Bremer Ratskeller (Bremen Town Hall cellar) in the vaults beneath the Town Hall is one of Germany's oldest wine cellars: the city's wine cellar moved in as early as the Town Hall was built in 1405, to supply the citizens with wine. In the Rosekeller, the oldest barrel wine in Germany, a Rüdesheimer vintage from 1653, is stored, and in the treasury, the oldest still purchasable bottled wine, a Rüdesheimer Apostelwein from 1727. With around 650 varieties exclusively of German wines from all 13 growing regions, the Ratskeller is a world leader — and, like the Town Hall and Roland, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. The Bremen Wine Festival consciously builds on this Hanseatic heritage and makes it accessible to a broad audience.
A Young Festival with Great Acclaim
As a relatively young festival, the Bremen Wine Festival has quickly secured a firm place in the Bremen state's summer calendar since its premiere in 2025. It brings German wine culture directly to the city's most beautiful backdrop, combining enjoyment, encounters, and the historic flair of the Hanseatic city into a relaxed late-summer highlight right in the heart of the old town.
Bremen Wine Festival — edition 2026
Vintners, regional wine merchants, and restaurateurs will present wines from German growing regions, accompanied by a musical and literary program. The guest of honor in 2026 is actor Dietmar Bär, who will be honored as Wine Personality of the Year 2026 for his social commitment surrounding the wine brand Bühnenzauber.
Programme Bremen Wine Festival 2026
The 2nd Bremen Wine Festival transforms the historic city center of Bremen into a four-day meeting point for wine culture from August 27 to 30, 2026. The venues are three connected squares in the old town: Market Square, front Domshof, and Grasmarkt. Organizer: CityInitiative Bremen Werbung e.V. with support from DEHOGA.
Opening Hours
- Thursday, August 27 — 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Opening Day)
- Friday, August 28 — 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Saturday, August 29 — 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Sunday, August 30 — 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Guest of Honor 2026 — Dietmar Bär
Actor Dietmar Bär (known as Chief Inspector Freddy Schenk from the Cologne Tatort) is the guest of honor and will be awarded Wine Personality of the Year 2026 — for his social commitment surrounding the charity project and the wine brand Bühnenzauber. The exclusive cuvée Bühnenzauber (a dry Chardonnay from the Mosel) will be served at the stand of Julius Kalbhenn.
Exhibitors
- Vintners from German growing regions
- Regional wine merchants
- Restaurateurs and caterers from Bremen and the surrounding area
- Brandies, liqueurs, and non-alcoholic grape juices complement the range
Accompanying Program
- Musical acts in the pavilions on the three squares
- Literary program with readings and lectures on wine culture
- Stylish pavilion atmosphere in the historic old town setting
- Culinary delights from regional providers
The day-by-day artist program and the complete exhibitor list will be published by CityInitiative shortly before the festival on bremen-city.de.
Highlights Bremen Wine Festival 2026
- 2nd edition of the young Bremen Wine Festival in the tradition of the Bremen wine trading city
- Guest of Honor Dietmar Bär (Tatort Cologne) as Wine Personality of the Year 2026
- Exclusive: Chardonnay Bühnenzauber from the Mosel at the Julius Kalbhenn stand
- Three connected squares in the old town (Market Square, Domshof, Grasmarkt)
- Musical and literary program, free admission
Prices Bremen Wine Festival 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Wines, food, and drinks are paid for individually at the pavilions of the vintners and caterers. The venues are within a 10–15 minute walk from the main train station; public transport connections are available via the Domsheide and Markt stops.
Practical information — Bremen Wine Festival
Getting There
The Bremen Wine Festival takes place on the Market Square, the front Domshof, and the Grasmarkt in the middle of Bremen's old town. The city center is excellently accessible by tram and bus; several parking garages are within walking distance.
Opening Hours
Typically Thursdays from 4 PM to 10 PM, Fridays and Saturdays from 1 PM to 11 PM, and Sundays from 11 AM to 6 PM. Admission to the festival grounds is free; wines and food are offered for purchase.
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Where it takes place Bremen Wine Festival
Marktplatz / Domshof Bremen
Marktplatz, vorderer Domshof und Grasmarkt, 28195 Bremen