Bremer Metal Festival

Metal in the Heart of the Old Town

When the big open-air festivals are long over in November, the Bremer Metal Festival takes centre stage at the Bluesclub Meisenfrei. Since 2010, the Local Radio team has been bringing metal and hard rock bands to the stage over two evenings at the traditional club in Hankenstraße, right in the heart of Bremen's Old Town, just a few minutes' walk from the market square. The November date is intentional: it's meant to bridge the long dry spell until the next festival season and provide a stage for the regional scene in the Bremen region during the dark months.

A Club with History

The Bluesclub Meisenfrei was opened in 1997 next to a legendary pub as a cosy live music club with a large stage and can accommodate a maximum of around 300 guests. Over the years, it has become an integral part of Bremen's cultural scene: blues dominates on weekends, supplemented by related genres and a monthly metal event. This mix makes it the ideal venue for a festival that prioritizes proximity over large halls — short distances between stage and audience, loud guitars, a dedicated community.

Regional Roots, European Guests

The focus is on German metal and rock bands, many of them from Bremen and the surrounding North German region, complemented by European guests. Local Radio has been broadcasting metal, hard rock, rock, and blues via Radio Weser.TV every Tuesday since 2004 — the festival is the natural extension of this passion onto the stage. This gives up-and-coming regional bands a place in the spotlight alongside established acts.

A Fixture of the Bremen Scene

Over more than fifteen editions, the Bremer Metal Festival has established itself as a reliable autumn meeting point for the North German metal scene. Those who want to experience the loud, unvarnished side of the Hanseatic city will find a down-to-earth festival here, run voluntarily by enthusiasts, which makes regional bands visible and consistently nurtures Bremen's club culture.