HOEG CitySommerFest
Bremen's only inner-city open-air festival
About HOEG CitySommerFest
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Three Days of Festival in the Heart of the Old Town
When the stages are set up on Bremen's Marktplatz in front of the Town Hall and Roland statue, it's time for the HOEG CitySommerFest. As the Hanseatic city's only inner-city open-air festival, it takes over the entire old town: Marktplatz, Domshof, LLOYD PASSAGE, Hanseatenhof, and the winding Schnoorviertel become performance venues for over 40 acts on multiple stages. For three days, Bremen's city center – the city's 'good room' – transforms into a continuous festival mile, and admission is free on all days.
Music of All Genres
The program is deliberately broad: the musical spectrum ranges from Rock and Pop to Funk, Folk, Reggae, Soul, and Singer-Songwriter. Over 40 live acts perform simultaneously on the various stages, allowing you to curate your own festival day from the dense program – from the main stage at the Marktplatz to smaller venues in the alleys.
Street Art and Slacklining Above the Rooftops
Beyond the music, the festival emphasizes diversity: live street art and a graffiti contest at the Hanseatenhof, literary readings by regional authors in the Schnoorviertel, and a hands-on program for children are integral parts. A spectacular highlight are the high-wire artists and slackliners who balance at dizzying heights between the tallest roofs of the city center, crossing the Marktplatz and Domshof – including a freestyle competition right before the main acts. A diverse gastronomic offering completes the festival.
World Heritage as a Festival Stage
Bremen's Marktplatz with its Town Hall and Roland statue is a UNESCO World Heritage site – a more impressive backdrop for a city festival is hardly conceivable in the state of Bremen. The HOEG CitySommerFest is organized by CityInitiative Bremen Werbung e.V. with the participation of numerous downtown stakeholders. Since its inception in 2022, it has become a firm fixture in Bremen's summer event calendar, bringing the Hanseatic music and cultural scene to life in the heart of the old town.
HOEG CitySommerFest — edition 2026
For the fifth time, Bremen's city center will transform into a festival mile. Acts from various genres, from Rock and Pop to Reggae and Soul, will perform on multiple stages. Additionally, there will be street art, readings, and a hands-on program for children. The organizer is CityInitiative Bremen Werbung e.V.; the detailed program will be released in spring 2026.
Programme HOEG CitySommerFest 2026
Dates and Opening Hours
- Friday, June 19, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Venues 2026
Four event locations, three stages, and over 40 live acts. Due to renovation, the Ansgarikirchhof will not be available in 2026. The following will be featured:
- Marktplatzbuehne (Main stage in front of Bremen's Town Hall and Roland statue, UNESCO World Heritage)
- Sparkasse-Bremen-Bühne on the Domshof
- Weser-Kurier-Kinderbuehne in the LLOYD PASSAGE (Family area)
- Schnoorviertel — Readings and smaller musical formats
- Hanseatenhof — Live street art and graffiti contest
First Confirmed Acts 2026
- Marktplatzbuehne: Mad Monks, Les P'tits fils de Jeanine, Touch of Funk
- Sparkasse-Bremen-Bühne (Domshof): incl. Flo Mega, Levent Geiger - Mix of Indie, Folk, Punk, and Electronic
The complete band list with performance times per stage and day will be published in spring 2026 via hoeg-bremen.de or bremen-city.de.
Accompanying Program
- High-wire artists and slackliners will cross the Marktplatz and Domshof between the tallest roofs of the city center, including a freestyle competition right before the main acts.
- Live street art and graffiti contest at the Hanseatenhof
- Literary readings by regional authors in the Schnoorviertel
- Family and hands-on program in the LLOYD PASSAGE
- Diverse gastronomy throughout the entire festival grounds
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Getting There
The festival takes place around the Marktplatz, Domshof, LLOYD PASSAGE, Hanseatenhof, and Schnoor in Bremen's old town. The city center is excellently accessible by tram and bus; several parking garages are within walking distance.
Admission
Admission to the HOEG CitySommerFest is free on all days. The detailed program will be published in advance on hoeg-bremen.de.
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Where it takes place HOEG CitySommerFest
Bremer Innenstadt
Marktplatz, Domshof, LLOYD PASSAGE und Schnoor, 28195 Bremen