TurnUp BRMN

Bremen becomes the hip-hop capital

With TurnUp BRMN, the Hanseatic city has gained a festival that finally celebrates the German-speaking rap scene in the Northwest in a big way. On the vast Burgerweide – the traditional festival grounds right by Bremen's main train station – one of the biggest open-air events in North German hip-hop history takes place every midsummer. The organizers speak of Germany's largest hip-hop stage.

Top acts of the German rap scene

The lineup brings together the most important names from street rap, trap, and pop rap. In 2026, Bonez MC, Gzuz, Haftbefehl, and Ufo361 will be on stage, among others. At the premiere in 2025, Luciano, Reezy, Symba, Summer Cem, and KC Rebell performed, among others. The single main stage ensures an intense experience without stage changes.

More than just music

TurnUp BRMN sees itself as more than just a concert. On the festival grounds, you'll find mini-games, sports courts (basketball, street football), skate areas, and a diverse food offering with burgers, bowls, Asian, and Arabic street food. Its compact location directly at the main train station makes the festival easily accessible for guests from all over Northern Germany.

Awareness and safety

The festival relies on a professional awareness concept against discrimination and harassment. Trained security teams and a clear complaint management system are part of the safety standards. Children under twelve are not allowed; adolescents between 12 and 16 are only permitted if accompanied by a legal guardian with a signed consent form.

Hanseatic hip-hop history

With its first edition in 2025, TurnUp BRMN has established itself in a city that was long musically shaped by punk, indie, and classical music. The festival thus fills a gap and gives the young Bremen hip-hop scene a national stage. The venue is the Burgerweide, traditionally the festival site for Freimarkt and large Bremen folk festivals.