Festival Maritim in Bremen-Vegesack is permanently closing after its 25th event
25th International Maritime Festival in Bremen-Vegesack: A Vibrant Celebration of Maritime Culture
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the 25th International Maritime Festival returns to Bremen-Vegesack from the first Friday to Sunday of August. This annual event, renowned for its maritime music, ships, exhibitions, and entertainment, attracts around 100,000 visitors each year.
The Festival's Heart: The Maritime Mile
The Maritime Mile, an outdoor area along the Weser River, serves as the festival's epicentre. Traditional ships are docked in the museum harbour ("Museumshaven"), and numerous exhibits create an immersive maritime experience.
Entertainment in Vegesack's Inner City
As the sun sets, Vegesack's shopping district transforms into a lively open-air stage, with live music performances adding to the festival's infectious energy.
Museumshaven: A Cultural Haven
Rustic traditional ships, fine art exhibitions, and water and light installations create an enchanting atmosphere at Museumshaven.
A-List Entertainment
International musicians from countries such as England, Belgium, France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Poland perform genres including folk, rock, and shanties, ensuring a diverse and captivating musical lineup.
Competitions and Workshops
Robust cutter pulling, a rowing competition, adds a thrilling edge to the festival, while musical workshops offer opportunities for festival-goers to learn and participate.
Culinary Delights
Local gastronomy with hearty food and drink is available throughout the festival, making it a culinary journey for visitors.
Special Focus: Emergency Services
On "Blaulicht Sunday," the festival places a special focus on emergency services. Visitors can learn about the work of organisations such as the Maltese, the Johanniter, the German Red Cross, and the Technical Relief Agency, and even try out some of their equipment.
Children's Pirate Land
Little pirates will delight in the Children's Pirate Land, featuring bouncy castles, a wheel of fortune, a painting and crafting station, and a Ferris wheel.
For More Information
For updated schedules and event programs, visit the official festival website at www.festival-maritim.de. Don't miss the pirate show for children performed by Theater Interaktiwo on Friday at 4 pm, or the magic and comedy shows by Alleinunterhalter Tim Jantzen on Saturday at 1, 3, and 5 pm.
Arts and Crafts Market
An arts and crafts market is located in the Bootshaus during the festival, offering unique items for purchase.
Clown Sventolino's Soap Bubble Spectacle
On Sunday, Clown Sventolino will put on a show with many soap bubbles, providing a visually stunning finale to the festival.
In summary, the 25th International Maritime Festival offers a vibrant mix of maritime music, cultural exhibitions, ship displays, competitions, and culinary experiences across multiple venues, centred on the Maritime Mile and inner city over the first weekend of August, concluding with fireworks and a shanty concert.
Engage in an evening of delightful entertainment as Radio Bremen broadcasts live music performances from the festival's open-air stage in Vegesack's shopping district.
Lose yourself in the captivating sounds of international musicians, including those from England, Belgium, France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Poland, as they perform folk, rock, and shanties at Museumshaven during the 25th International Maritime Festival.
