Day of German Unity — Bremen Civic Festival

From October 2nd to 4th, 2026, Germany will celebrate in Bremen. On the 'Ländermeile' (Federal States Mile) at Osterdeich, all 16 federal states will be represented; on the 'Blaulichtmeile' (Blue Light Mile), emergency services will showcase their work; and on the 'Seemeile' (Sea Mile), special watercraft will be on display. The constitutional bodies will present themselves at the Weser Stadium, and major concerts will take place on the Domshof. An extensive stage and family program will complement the festival. The Senate expects 300,000 to 400,000 visitors.

October 2nd to 4th, 2026 — Bremen City Center, Schlachte, Osterdeich, and Weser Stadium

As the presiding state of the Bundesrat, Bremen is hosting the central celebrations for the Day of German Unity. Under the motto 'Many Strengths — One Country', the three-day civic festival will span the entire city center up to the Weser Stadium. The Senate expects 300,000 to 400,000 visitors.

Themed Miles

• Ländermeile (Federal States Mile) at Osterdeich — all 16 federal states present themselves with elaborately designed pavilions
• Blaulichtmeile (Blue Light Mile) — emergency services from police, fire department, THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief), rescue services, Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), and Federal Police present their work
• Seemeile (Sea Mile) — special watercraft along the Weser riverbank

Constitutional Bodies at the Weser Stadium

The Bundesrat, Bundestag, Federal Government, and Federal Constitutional Court present their work at the Weser Stadium — complemented by 'Wohnzimmer-Konzerte' (Living Room Concerts) in the stadium.

Stages and Concerts

• Domshof — central concert stage for the major acts
• Other stages in the city center with music, comedy, and show programs
• Family area with children's and interactive activities

The specific selection of artists for the concerts on the Domshof and in the Weser Stadium will be announced by the organization team at a later date — current information is available on the official website tagderdeutscheneinheit.de and from the Senate Chancellery of Bremen. Admission to the entire festival is free.

Getting There

The civic festival extends throughout Bremen's city center and along the Weser river. Due to the expected crowds of several hundred thousand guests, traveling by public transport is strongly recommended.

Admission

Admission to the civic festival is free.

Good to Know

The detailed program will be published in advance on tagderdeutscheneinheit.de. For general inquiries, the Senate Chancellery can be reached at [email protected].