When the fire brigade erects the Maypole in the market square
Erecting a Maypole – it's a tradition that couldn't be more down-to-earth. In Blumenthal, this tradition was revived five years ago by the Blumenthal Citizens' Foundation support association and has since become firmly anchored in the calendar of Bremen's north. On April 30, 2026, starting at 3 PM, the district will gather in the market square in the town center to usher in May together.
The afternoon begins with music from DJ Kaan, accompanied by food and drinks for your culinary enjoyment. The highlight is the erection of the Maypole: Starting at 4 PM, the Blumenthal Volunteer Fire Brigade will raise the decorated pole – a moment that traditionally brings the entire neighborhood together. The Maypole decorations were designed by Anja Rosenfeldt from the Restaurant and Hotel Union. Around 6 PM, the festival on the market square winds down, followed by a 'Dance into May' party at the Hotel Union to continue the celebration.
The Maibaumsetzen is a prime example of how volunteer engagement keeps traditions alive. The Blumenthal Citizens' Foundation support association, the fire brigade, and local businesses like the Hotel Union organize the festival together – a neighborhood spirit that shapes the character of the town center and brings generations together.
The venue is the market square on Landrat-Christians-Straße in the Blumenthal district, one of Bremen's northernmost quarters. Its central location in the town center makes the festival a walkable meeting point for the entire district.
On April 30, 2026, from 3 PM, the Blumenthal Citizens' Foundation support association invites you to the Maibaumsetzen on the market square (Landrat-Christians-Straße 144). There will be music by DJ Kaan, as well as food and drinks. From 4 PM, the Blumenthal Volunteer Fire Brigade will erect the decorated Maypole, and the festival will conclude around 6 PM. Afterwards, the 'Dance into May' party will follow at the Hotel Union (Landrat-Christians-Straße 113).
The 5th Maibaumsetzen Blumenthal takes place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, starting at 3 PM on Blumenthal Market Square (Landrat-Christians-Straße 144). The organizer is the Blumenthal Citizens' Foundation support association, which revived the custom five years ago.
Free admission to the market square; the 'Dance into May' party at the Hotel Union is organized separately.
Marktplatz Blumenthal, Landrat-Christians-Straße 144, in the Blumenthal district (Bremen-Nord). Accessible by bus and train towards Blumenthal.
Admission is free.
From 3 PM: Music and refreshments. From 4 PM: Erection of the Maypole by the Blumenthal Volunteer Fire Brigade. Around 6 PM: Festival concludes. Afterwards: 'Dance into May' party at the Hotel Union.
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Marktplatz Blumenthal
Landrat-Christians-Straße 144, 28779 Bremen