Vegesacker Hafenfest
Harbor and folk festival in the museum harbor of Bremen-Vegesack
About Vegesacker Hafenfest
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A Traditional Festival Returns
The Vegesacker Hafenfest is one of the festivals that the north of Bremen has missed for a long time. After a break of about six years, it will return to the museum harbor of Vegesack in 2026. It originated from an initiative by Vegesack business people and restaurateurs — and grew year by year into one of the region's major folk festivals before resting for several years. The revival in the state of Bremen is a small homecoming festival for many in the district, which is finally taking place again.
Two Stages by the Water
The Vegesacker Hafenwald will be used with a large stage and the Utkiek with a smaller stage. Over the weekend, several regional bands and artists will perform; the highlight is the performance by schlager singer Olaf Henning on Saturday evening on the Hafenwald stage. Around 30 stalls, beer tents, and gastronomic stands will provide food and drinks, from bratwurst to fish sandwiches — fitting for the maritime location right on the water.
Family Program and Maritime Flair
In the Kontor area, there is a children's area with a bungee trampoline, duck fishing, can tossing, a children's carousel, and the chain carousel Looping-Star. Sunday is explicitly dedicated to families and children, making the folk festival a relaxed family day towards the end of the weekend. The maritime program around the historic harbor combines folk festival atmosphere with the special ambiance of the museum harbor, where historic ships are anchored.
Vegesack and the Water
With its harbor, built between 1618 and 1623, Vegesack has one of the oldest artificial river harbors in Germany and has always been closely connected to shipping. The museum harbor with its traditional ships and the Maritime Mile along the Weser still recall this rich past. The harbor festival brings this tradition to life for a weekend, uniting the entire north of Bremen on the Weser — harbor history to touch, celebrate, and enjoy.
Vegesacker Hafenfest — edition 2026
The comeback weekend 2026 runs Friday from 3 PM to midnight, Saturday from 11 AM to midnight, and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The large stage is in the Hafenwald, the smaller one at the Utkiek; several regional bands will perform, with Olaf Henning being the highlight on Saturday at 9 PM. Around 30 stalls, beer tents, and gastronomy will provide food. Sunday is dedicated to families, with a children's area (bungee trampoline, duck fishing, carousel, chain carousel).
Programme Vegesacker Hafenfest 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026 – Hafenwald & Utkiek (3:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
- 3:00 PM — Festival opening in the Vegesack museum harbor
- from 7:00 PM — Hafenwald Stage: Sara Dähn and Thomas Blaeschke with Band – "Voice Over Piano"
- Stage program until midnight on both stages, catering at around 30 stalls and beer tents
Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Hafenwald & Utkiek (11:00 AM to 12:00 AM)
- Maritime atmosphere during the day, shanty choirs from Vegesack, Beckedorf, and Grambke
- Performances by the Vegesack dance school Casa de La Danza
- Singer Jano from Bremerhaven
- DJ program in the late afternoon
- 9:00 PM — Hafenwald Stage: Headliner Olaf Henning (Schlager)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Family Day (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
- Puppet theater for children
- Balloon artist
- Children's area with bungee trampoline, duck fishing, carousel, and chain carousel
- Stage program and shanty sounds at the harbor
Setting
Two stages: the larger one in the Hafenwald, the smaller one at the Utkiek. Around 30 stalls, beer tents, and maritime gastronomy around the Vegesack museum harbor. Comeback after a multi-year break – organized by the newly founded association Vegesacker Hafenfest e.V.
Highlights Vegesacker Hafenfest 2026
- Comeback after a multi-year break in the Vegesack museum harbor
- Headliner Olaf Henning on Saturday, 9 PM (Hafenwald Stage)
- Sara Dähn & Thomas Blaeschke "Voice Over Piano" on Friday evening
- Shanty choirs from Vegesack, Beckedorf, and Grambke, singer Jano, dance school Casa de La Danza
- Family Day on Sunday with puppet theater, balloon artist, and a large children's area
Prices Vegesacker Hafenfest 2026
Practical information — Vegesacker Hafenfest
Getting There
The Vegesack museum harbor is located in the north of Bremen and is easily accessible by Regio-S-Bahn (Vegesack station) and buses. The Hafenwald and Utkiek are within walking distance of each other.
Opening Hours and Admission
Friday from 3 PM to midnight, Saturday from 11 AM to midnight, Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Admission is free.
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Where it takes place Vegesacker Hafenfest
Vegesacker Hafenwald und Utkiek (Museumshaven Vegesack)
Museumshaven Vegesack, 28757 Bremen