Findorff Village Festival

Findorff Celebrates Itself

Findorff is one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in the Hanseatic city of Bremen: an urban quarter north of the main train station, characterised by Hemmstraße as the central shopping axis, owner-managed shops, cafés, and a strong sense of community. The Findorff Village Festival – the unusual spelling with three f's has long been a beloved trademark of the festival in the state of Bremen – bundles exactly this feeling.

On an August Sunday, Hemmstraße and Admiralstraße transform into a continuous festival mile between noon and evening. The festival traditionally opens with an official kickoff and musical accompaniment, and the stage programme is often hosted by well-known voices from Bremen's radio. Acrobatics, dance and salsa performances, Zumba, and accordion music follow one another on stage – a programme almost exclusively created by Findorff residents.

A Programme for the Whole Family

Around the stage, local restaurateurs provide culinary delights, from savoury to sweet. For children, there's a bouncy castle, face painting, hair braiding, archery or can shooting, and hands-on activities from the local scout group. A large family-friendly flea market stretches through the quarter, often accompanied by a raffle for local institutions.

• Festival Mile: Hemmstraße and Admiralstraße in Bremen-Findorff
• Stage: Dance, acrobatics, live music – created by Findorff residents
• Family: Bouncy castle, face painting, hands-on activities, large flea market
• Trade: Sunday shopping with special promotions from local businesses

A True Neighbourhood Festival

What's special about the Village Festival is its down-to-earth nature: a neighbourhood celebrating itself, organised by Findorffer Geschäftsleute e.V. (Findorff Business Association), one of Bremen's oldest business associations firmly anchored in the quarter. It's not an over-commercialised major event, but a festival from neighbours for neighbours – and that's exactly what makes its charm. Nevertheless, the Village Festival is no longer an insider tip: previous editions are estimated to have attracted well over 15,000 people from all over Bremen and the surrounding area. The day is accompanied by a Sunday shopping event, during which Findorff shops open their doors.

Pure Bremen Neighbourhood Culture

Anyone who wants to experience Bremen beyond the tourist trails will find the Findorff Village Festival to be the right place. The festival shows the Hanseatic city from its neighbourly side – familiar, diverse, and supported by a great deal of volunteer commitment from the neighbourhood.