Going out for free in Bremen

Bremen shows that culture doesn't have to be expensive. From festivals and exhibitions to green oases such as the Bürgerpark - many things are completely free. For example, museums regularly offer Free admission and there are concerts almost every week that you can attend for free.

Click on the magic link to find all "Free admission" events in Bremen. Choose your favorite category, let yourself go and discover the city for free.
Have fun! 💚

Free & outdoors in Bremen

🌳Thanks to the beautiful spots that Bremen has to offer and the carefully maintained grounds in Bürgerpark, Rhododendronpark or around the Werdersee lake, you're sure to quickly find something to do here if you have a creative mind. ☘🌻

Public Space

Bürgerpark

Bürgerpark
© Janis Meyer

The Bürgerpark is Bremen's green oasis and offers plenty of space for free fun. In addition to numerous playgrounds, there are also five table tennis tables and a small animal park where you can see Bremen's cutest four- and two-legged friends. What's more, Bürgerpark is always good for a surprise, with secret paths and corners you've never seen before 🐷

Other

Rhododendronpark

Rhododendronpark
© Janis Meyer
Deliusweg 40
28359 Bremen

There is always something free to do for the little ones in the beautiful Rhododendron Park in Bremen. Here you will find the adventure playground, which invites you to play and linger, especially in the spring months. For the slightly older ones, the park naturally offers a breathtaking backdrop for strolling and enjoying during the rhododendron season. Highlight: The Botanika is located in the middle of the park and is always worth a visit.🌺

Public Space

Werdersee

Werdersee
© Janis Meyer

In summer, the Werdersee invites you to swim, splash around and have fun in the cool water. But you'll always find plenty to do here in all other months too. There are playgrounds, running paths, beautiful views & a green atmosphere. Spectacular: In summer, you can often spot people on slacklines above the water and watch them pursue their breathtaking hobby. 🤸‍♀️

Festivals for free in Bremen

Bremen really does offer a remarkable variety of free festivals. So all Bremen residents are always provided with the best entertainment throughout the beautiful summer months. Here you will find a selection of the coolest festivals.
You can find more information in our blog article on festivals in Bremen.

Breminale

Breminale
© Janis Meyer
Mi, 01.07.2026 15:00
Free admission

The flagship of Bremen's music and art scene. This summer, you can enjoy the experiences you'll think back to romantically when the weather gets worse again. Along the entire Osterdeich & with a picturesque view of the Weserstadion and the Weser, you can expect a colorful program, lots of music & simply a great time! 🌲

Festival

Überseefestival

Überseefestival
© Musikszene Bremen e.V.

One of Bremen's most important Umsonst & Draußen events. This summer you can once again listen to the finest music over 2 days - for free & on 3 stages. All in all, that's a lot of great music for very little money. 😏

Regularly free of charge in Bremen

Some locations open their doors on certain days of the week, month or year for anyone who wants to come. And all for free. So make a note of these dates in your calendar and make the most of the free offers in Bremen.

Museum

Gerhard-Marcks-Haus

Gerhard-Marcks-Haus
© Jessica Pamp via Unsplash
Am Wall 208
28195 Bremen

Do you like art or haven't been to a museum for a long time? Then all you have to do is wait until the first Thursday of next month and you can visit the Gerhard Marcks Haus for free. Free admission applies here! 😍

Venue

MS Aventura

MS Aventura
© Aventura
Schlachte Anleger 5
28195 Bremen

The event ship in the middle of the Weser regularly hosts free concerts. So if you have nothing planned for next Tuesday, like music & are open to experiencing something new - then this is the right place for you. It actually always starts at 7 pm. But you can find out more by clicking on the location. 🛥

Restaurant

Schirrmann´s Bremen

Schirrmann´s Bremen
© Schirrmann´s
Kalkstraße 6
28195 Bremen

Free of charge for bouncers under the age of 18 in Bremen

Not being 18 can sometimes be really annoying. You can't go to all the parties or do whatever you want - but being under 18 also has its advantages. You can visit the coolest museums in the city, get to know and enjoy their art without having to pay a penny. Free admission if you're under 18 years old. 👇💜

Museum

Hafenmuseum Bremen

Hafenmuseum Bremen
© Hafenmuseum Bremen
Am Speicher XI 1
28217 Bremen

Thanks to the help of Sparkasse Bremen, you can enjoy the permanent and special exhibitions here for free until you are 18. Learn about Bremen's port history - with your head and your hands.

Museum

Kunsthalle Bremen

Kunsthalle Bremen
© Kunsthalle Bremen, Foto: Michael Gielen
Am Wall 207
28195 Bremen

The Kunsthalle Bremen regularly impresses with special exhibitions that are thought-provoking, fascinating or simply interesting to look at. Don't forget your passport or another form of ID & then have fun in the art paradise.

Museum

Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum

Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum
© Besucher:innen vor dem "Selbstbildnis am 6. Hochzeitstag" von Paula Modersohn Becker / © Foto: Patric Leo
Böttcherstraße 6
28195 Bremen

Take a relaxed stroll from the historic city center, the town hall & Domshof, towards Böttcherstraße and visit its museums. Enjoy the exhibitions on site. Caution: closed on Mondays. 🐚

MORE free events in Bremen?

And if you still haven't found anything here, then you should download our app as soon as possible. Here you'll find even more free events and happenings in Bremen.

Of course, we also hope that you enjoyed our little compilation of free things to do in Bremen & that you now feel inspired to put on your shoes and go out. 😍

Frequently asked questions

Here we answer the most frequently asked questions on the subject of "free of charge in Bremen". If anything remains unclear, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. The best way is via Instagram.

Where can I find free events in Bremen?

Right here with us. On Rausgegangen.de and in the app , you'll find the best events and happenings for Bremen and the surrounding area every day. And with the search function, you can easily filter for happenings that don't cost admission. Zack! A whole selection of free events ready to be visited by you.

What free events are there in Bremen at the weekend?

If you can't find an event for this weekend in this blog entry, then go to our website or open our app and click on the "Free admission" slider in our event search. You will now see all the free events for the coming days. Now scroll down to the appropriate weekend and find your next event! Have fun.

Are there free concerts in Bremen?

But of course. In Bremen, you can regularly enjoy great live music for absolutely free. In addition to numerous other offers, you can, for example, take advantage of the Markthalle Acht offer and attend a new live performance every Thursday evening. Or you can simply take part in a Lottery for your favorite artist and, with a little luck, win a free concert ticket.

Are museums in Bremen free of charge?

Yes and no - I mean yes and no. In Bremen, a lot of museums are free if you are under 18. Everyone else has to wait for special occasions. For example, some museums offer Free admission on the first Thursday of the month. You can find all the information here in the blog, at and on the website or most easily in your pocket with our Rausgegangen app.

What free activities are there for children in Bremen?

There is a considerable selection of things to do here for free. In addition to numerous adventure playgrounds in the Rhododendron or Bürgerpark , OpusEinhundert and Schwankhalle regularly offer theater and dance events for the whole family. My personal favorite: watching donkeys in the small animal park in Bürgerpark.

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