Hochschultage HfK Bremen

A Weekend of Open Doors in Überseestadt

The Hochschultage of the Hochschule für Künste Bremen are one of the liveliest cultural weekends in Bremen in February. In Speicher XI and Speicher XI A – the striking brick buildings of Überseestadt in the Walle district – students, lecturers, and staff open their studios, workshops, and concert halls to the public. Anyone who has ever wanted to look behind the scenes of an art university will find the ideal opportunity here.

What to Expect

Over 100 projects and around 14 concerts are spread across the two days. In the fields of Art and Design, you will see painting, printmaking, photography, animation, fashion, and product design. In the Music department, classical, jazz, and electronic concerts will be performed, along with workshop formats showcasing experimental music and performance. Digital Media students will present films, games, and interactive installations. If you wish, you can buy works, prints, ceramics, and other editions directly on site. Café Lu and Mensa 13 provide catering.

Prospective Students and Alumni

Parallel to the festival program, there are consultations for prospective students: guided tours of the degree programs Integrated Design, Digital Media, and Fine Arts, individual consultations in room 1.11.070, and an alumni meeting on Sunday morning. A special program item is the guided tours into the air-raid shelters in the Walle district.

Local Context

HfK Bremen is the central art university of the state of Bremen and is housed in Speicher XI, a former warehouse from the early 20th century, right in the trendy Überseestadt district. The Hochschultage are one of the few opportunities during the year when the public can experience the entire building.