Start of the theater season - the best theaters in Bremen

It stands there majestically: The Theater Bremen on Goetheplatz is not only steeped in history, but also combines the big stage with small experiments and big productions with bold creativity. Located right at the entrance to the district, all Bremen residents really do know where they can go to see theater when they feel like it. Incidentally, Theater Bremen also includes the Kleine Haus and the Brauhauskeller.

The GOP is located directly on the Weser. You won't get much drama here, but all the more goosebumps and amazement. With regularly changing shows and occasional special performances, you can enjoy a mixture of gastronomy, acrobatics and wow moments.

The modern boulevard theater is located in the Tabakquartier. Here you can enjoy laughter, fun and simply a good time in a pleasant atmosphere. The program consists of changing shows and performances. Sometimes it's singing, sometimes it's sad & sometimes it's hilarious. Best of all, you can take drinks and snacks into the hall.

Right in the heart of Neustadt, in the Theater am Leibnizplatz, the bremer shakespeare company brings the old master to the stage with fresh breath. Sometimes in classic costume, sometimes surprisingly modern - always with a lot of passion and wit. And as long as it's summer: then it's "Shakespeare in the Park" - open air & picnic blanket included.

The Metropol Theater is enthroned directly on Richtweg - Bremen's largest stage (moderate seating capacity) for big emotions. Here, the emphasis is on big, not small: musicals with guaranteed catchy tunes, glittering show productions and concerts where the curtain is just decoration. The stands are steep, the sound is rich - whether Broadway glamor, rock concert or comedy marathon - here you get entertainment in XXL format.

A former cinema, now a stage with a charm all of its own: the FRITZ Theater am Herdentor mixes theater, music, comedy and variety as casually as a good drink. There's no whispering here, people laugh, clap their hands and sometimes even sing along. The program changes regularly - sometimes you get satire, sometimes nostalgic classics, sometimes an evening that is simply weird and wonderful. Old-school, up-close and always a little different.

Permanently moored at the Schlachte docks and yet always on the move: The Theaterschiff Bremen is a stage, bar, restaurant and Weser look-out all in one. Comedies, revues and musical evenings are staged here, with the laughter sometimes spilling over to the mainland. Comfortably maritime, with short distances from the checkroom to the bar. And when the curtain rises, you almost forget that you're actually sitting on a ship - until you enjoy the view of the water during the interval.

Tucked away in the Neustadt district, you'll find this gem: the Schnürschuh Theater. Here you can smell the boards that mean the world - history & passion for theater. Bold plays have been performed here since the 70s - sometimes political, sometimes poetic, sometimes both at the same time. What makes it special? No huge stage - you sit so close that you can feel every movement, every breath. Perfect for plays that get under your skin and stay with you long after the applause.

AMS means: So I like it! The audience often becomes part of the show & no two shows are exactly alike. The magic ingredient here is improvisation. This creates unusual situations, leaves boredom at home and can sometimes lead to spontaneous fits of laughter.

The Schwankhalle is Bremen's stage for all those who like to experience theater off the beaten track. This is where performance meets dance, installation meets discourse - always fresh, sometimes wild, often surprisingly beautiful. Young artists, international guests and bold formats make the Schwankhalle a place where new ideas are not only tried out, but celebrated. If you are curious and see theater as an adventure, this is the place for you.

Plays that you previously only knew as books from German lessons, homages to the art of theater, a lot of passion and even more passion - you get all this in the smallest theater in the world. An experience that everyone in Bremen should have had.