Venues

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AMS! Theater
Blaumeier-Atelier
Boulevardtheater Bremen
Bremer Philharmoniker
bremer shakespeare company
Bürgerhaus Weserterrassen
etage° Bremen
Irgendwo
Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
Kunsthalle Bremen
LiteraturKeller
Mensch, Puppe!
Schnürschuh Theater
Schwankhalle
steptext dance project
tanzbar_bremen
Theater 11
Theater Bremen
Theater im Volkshaus
Villa Sponte
Zentrum für Kunst
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AMS! Theater

AMS! Theater
Osterstraße 84
28203 Bremen
https://ams-theater.de/

AMS! is a stage for long-form improvisation in Bremen. Inspired by the audience, unique moments arise that can never be repeated—sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, sometimes complex, sometimes simple, sometimes banal, sometimes profound. Those already familiar with improv theater will notice: we are different! We celebrate long-form improv in our own style, strongly inspired by Chicago and New York.

Accessibility: Wheelchair spaces must be reserved in advance via email (info@ams-theater.de). A ramp is available (70 cm). Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair-accessible restroom. We are happy to provide information on sensory stimuli or content triggers for individual events.

Seating capacity: 32 seats in the performance room, no foyer, bar with drinks available in the performance room, entry 10 minutes before the performance.





 

Blaumeier-Atelier

Blaumeier-Atelier
Travemünder Straße 7a
28219 Bremen
https://www.blaumeier.de/

The Blaumeier-Atelier in Bremen offers artistic projects for people with and without disabilities, as well as for people with and without psychiatric experience. It is a place of lived inclusion, unconventional art, and a champion of diversity. The art project originated in the 1980s after the closure of the long-term psychiatric clinic Kloster Blankenburg. For nearly 40 years, over 250 people per week have participated in artistic offerings in theater, mask theater, music, painting, photography, and other disciplines. All courses are free leisure activities. Participation is open from age 18, with special programs also available for students.
With events in Bremen, across Germany, and internationally, the Blaumeier-Atelier continuously delights its audience. Based on the interests and abilities of the artists, theater projects, art exhibitions, concerts, and readings are created. Artistically, Blaumeier addresses both broad societal discourses such as boundaries, justice, or gender, and personal aspects of these topics. In addition to current debates like participation, work, and self-determination, the focus is on the joy of the activity: working together in the studio, rehearsing, and performing on stage or in the gallery shapes the lives of the artists and forms the heart of the work of all staff.
Regular performances take place in its own theater hall with up to 100 seats. Blaumeier-Atelier also performs in theaters, concert halls, and regional events. Exhibitions and readings are organized in galleries and other spaces. The mask theater group primarily performs outdoors at festivals or street events.
The courtyard offers seating, and on the day of the 2nd Long Night of Stages, pretzels are available. There is a bar with drinks.

Accessibility:
All event spaces at Blaumeier-Atelier are fully accessible. To provide wheelchair users with suitable seating, prior registration is requested. 
Sign language: Selected events are accompanied by sign language. Sign language availability is noted for each event.
Audio description: Audio description is available for theater performances upon prior request.





 

Boulevardtheater Bremen

Boulevardtheater Bremen
Am Tabakquartier 8
28197 Bremen
https://boulevardtheater-bremen.de

The Boulevardtheater Bremen is located in the Tabakquartier. In a listed former warehouse, a modern, comfortable theater has been created, which is particularly distinguished by its preserved industrial character. The house, with 376 seats, guarantees a truly exceptional theater experience—fully accessible!
The program covers the full range of entertainment theater, from popular comedy classics to new plays written specifically for this house, combining entertainment with sophistication—so that visitors leave Pusdorf smiling and a little happier than when they arrived.
The large foyer offers comfortable seating and standing areas. The Pinkus Bar in the foyer offers a variety of drinks and snacks, which can also be taken into the theater hall. Drinks can also be pre-ordered for intermissions. Entry is allowed before the performance.
There are 4 wheelchair spaces.






 

Bremer Philharmoniker

Bremen Philharmonic Orchestra
Am Tabakquartier 10, Hall 1
28197 Bremen
['URL']www.bremer-philharmoniker.de/[/URL]

Since the major move in 2022, Hall 1 in the Tabakquartier has been the new home of the Bremer Philharmoniker. Once a warehouse for tobacco and cigarettes, the large hall has been transformed by a team of architects and acousticians into a state-of-the-art concert venue. Not only can the orchestra now rehearse under optimal acoustic conditions, but audiences can also enjoy concerts in this exceptional space.
Regular events here include Sunday morning chamber music concerts and the PhilX series, where experimentation and surprise are part of the concept. The Tabakquartier also hosts the new talk-and-concert format My Playlist, as well as special concerts and festivals such as the brass festival Dat brasst!.
During concerts, the lounge invites visitors to stay a while. Whether filled with sunlight through the large window front or atmospherically lit after dusk, the space is always cozy. Often, guests have the chance to meet musicians here—especially at Sunday chamber concerts, where coffee-loving orchestra members even prepare high-quality coffee themselves, just like in your favorite café! In addition to coffee, wine, and other beverages, cakes, pretzels, and small snacks are often available.
Accessibility & Arrival:
By car: The Tabakquartier is close to the A281. The MOBI 1 parking garage is located directly next to Hall 1 (enter “MOBI 1” in your navigation system). Alternatively, search for “Am Tabakquartier, 28197 Bremen.” Additional parking may be available along Hermann-Ritter-Straße (approx. 5 minutes on foot). Please observe parking restrictions.
By public transport:
Bus line 63 to one of the following stops: Am Tabakquartier (1 min walk), Auf dem Bohnenkamp (5 min), Alter Schutzdeich (6 min), Warturmer Heerstraße (10 min).
Bus line 24 to stop Huder Straße (10 min walk).




 

Bremer shakespeare company

bremer shakespeare company
Schulstraße 26
28199 Bremen
['URL']https://www.shakespeare-company.de[/URL]

The ensemble of the bremer shakespeare company sees the evening at the theater as a joint celebration with the audience. At the heart of our artistic work are productions of William Shakespeare’s plays, which at the same time inspire us to realize our own artistic ideas and create new dramas on stage—what we call our “playwrights’ workshop.”
Our organizational structure is extraordinary in Bremen and Germany’s cultural scene: the ensemble manages itself. This means there is no artistic director and no top-down hierarchy where decisions about programming or casting are handed down. Instead, all decisions are negotiated together, on equal footing, and made by consensus. The same principle applies to the audience: there are no “better” or “worse” seats—every visitor is welcomed as a guest, and we rely on their imagination, their joy in thinking along, and their willingness to empathize during the performance.
William Shakespeare is the most valuable resource of our theater. We stage the images of the world that Shakespeare sketched for us, interpret the characters he created, and draw from this vast and substantial imagination. His plays tell of the possibility of mixing the fantastic with the traditional to create something new.
In over 35 years, the company has staged 66 Shakespeare productions and 15 plays developed in the playwrights’ workshop, which emerged from collaborations between directors, actors, and writers. In addition, numerous dramas by classical and contemporary authors have been produced, many of them German premieres. Since 1989, the company has been based in its own theater building, the Theater am Leibnizplatz, part of the Oberschule am Leibnizplatz complex in Bremen’s Neustadt district. The tram stop is named after the theater. Collaboration with the Oberschule am Leibnizplatz is just one of many ways in which the company works with and for students.
Accessibility:
2 designated parking spaces directly at the entrance on Schulstraße
1 wheelchair-accessible restroom (door width 93 cm)
Entrance door and access to the auditorium: max. door width 180 cm
Theater bar access: max. door width 90 cm




 

Bürgerhaus Weserterrassen

Bürgerhaus Weserterrassen
Osterdeich 70b
28205 Bremen
https://www.weserterrassen.com

The Bürgerhaus Weserterrassen on Osterdeich is one of Bremen’s most successful cultural centers, welcoming more than 75,000 visitors annually, primarily from Bremen-Mitte and the eastern districts.
Built in 1933 as a dance and excursion venue and later used after World War II as a U.S. officers’ casino and jazz club, the building was taken over by the City of Bremen in the mid-1970s. In 1975, the nonprofit association Bürgerhaus Weserterrassen e.V. was founded.
Since then, the venue has offered a diverse program of concerts, courses, and cultural events for all ages. Recurring highlights include the Ü-30 party Jungbrunnen, the Jazz & More series with renowned jazz performances, and the Bremer Frauenfrühstück with readings and live music. Children’s theater for ages 4 and up is also part of the regular program. Creative courses and projects for children and adults include movement, dance, language, self-assertion, theater, and artistic design. During school holidays, award-winning creative and sports activities for children are regularly offered.
The venue also provides rental spaces for initiatives, self-help groups, democratic parties, and similar organizations.

Integrated within the Bürgerhaus is a seniors’ community center, supported by the Senator for Social Affairs. It offers a wide range of courses in movement, fitness, and dance, along with creative activities such as sewing, photography, and writing. Other programs focus on memory training and digital literacy (computers and smartphones). The in-house seniors’ theater group and choir regularly stage public performances. Every Tuesday, a “Senior Program Day” takes place, featuring concerts, readings, health talks, dance cafés, or seasonal lunches, organized with the support of volunteers. Excursions to nature, fairs, retirement homes, or the Bremen Freimarkt are also part of the program.

Facilities:
In-house gastronomy
Room capacity: 80–100 seats
Foyer: limited seating

IRGENDWO

Amelie-Beese-Straße 6
28199 Bremen
['URL']https://kulturimbeutel.de/[/URL]

IRGENDWO is a self-managed cultural space on a fallow site near Bremen Airport. From May to September, the grounds transform into an open venue for parties, family days, concerts, theater, and workshops.
Everything takes place outdoors: a sprawling area with three stages and plenty of room to explore, hang out, and come together.
In the back area lies a special open-air stage. Surrounded by willows, trees, and greenery, a calm, almost magical atmosphere emerges here. The focus is on performing arts – from classic theater plays to experimental productions.
The stage offers seating for about 120 people. Drinks are available at the bar, where card payment is possible. At the entrance, only cash payment is accepted.
Accessibility: The venue is partially accessible: the ground is covered in wood chips, and there is a low-barrier restroom.



 

etage Bremen

Bahnhofstraße 12
28195 Bremen
https://www.etage-bremen.de

etage° Tanz und Bewegung is a place where participants can experience various methods of movement training under professional guidance. The focus is on the art of dance movement, approached from a perspective of maintaining and promoting health.
The course offerings range from contemporary dance to yoga and Pilates. For children and young people, creative dance and hip-hop classes are available. To ensure personal attention, class sizes are limited. All instructors are experienced dance educators, dancers, or trainers with specific professional qualifications.
Based on the principle that physical and mental well-being go hand in hand and mutually reinforce one another, etage° provides a warm and personal atmosphere. The interior design is timeless, elegant, and modern.
Facilities:
Main hall (150 m²) with seating for up to 120 people
Foyer with a bar offering drinks

IRGENDWO

Amelie-Beese-Straße 6
28199 Bremen
['URL']https://kulturimbeutel.de/[/URL]


 

Falstaff

Falstaff
Schulstraße 26
28199 Bremen
https://www.falstaff-bremen.de

Falstaff is a traditional theater pub in Bremen’s Neustadt, located right next to the venue of the bremer shakespeare company. For many years, it has been a popular meeting place for theatergoers, artists, and local residents.
In a relaxed atmosphere, Falstaff combines culinary and cultural experiences: the kitchen offers daily changing dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients—ranging from hearty classics to Mediterranean-inspired meals. In good weather, a small beer garden invites guests to linger.
Beyond its gastronomy, Falstaff is also a cultural venue. Regular events include readings, concerts, and smaller formats such as the literature series StückWerk Bremen or music evenings like Songs & Whispers. A particular highlight is the monthly Buffet & Matinee, where guests enjoy a rich buffet while members of the Shakespeare Company present literary performances.
With its blend of hospitality, culture, and cozy pub atmosphere, Falstaff has become an integral part of Bremen’s theater life.




 

Kulturzentrum Schlachthof

Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
Findorffstraße 51
28215 Bremen
https://www.schlachthof-bremen.dehttps://www.schlachthof-bremen.de?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The “Kulturzentrum Schlachthof” was founded in 1980 following the occupation of the former slaughterhouse site. The goal was to preserve the buildings and open them as a space for the independent cultural scene. This mission continues today, driven by the conviction that cultural diversity is an essential part of a vibrant democratic society.
As a socio-cultural center, our task is to create and maintain spaces for culture and to open them for a wide variety of cultural activities. With our workshops, we offer experimental opportunities in artistic and media fields such as theater, music, film, audio drama, and work on our in-house magazine. In the spirit of fostering social diversity, everyone is invited to participate in culture and develop their own creative voice.
The Kesselhalle is one of Bremen’s most beautiful stages, hosting both internationally renowned acts and local performers, providing them with a professionally managed stage and large audience. For many emerging artists, it serves as a springboard into public life.
For over 40 years, the Schlachthof has been firmly rooted in Bremen’s cultural landscape — and will continue to be: as a home port for our loyal visitors, a competent partner for newcomers with project ideas, a laboratory for young artists, and a forum for social and political discourse. Our doors are always open!

Facilities:
Magazinboden: 60 seats (not accessible)
Kesselhalle: 450 seats (wheelchair accessible)
Barrier-free restroom available

Gastronomy:
Beer garden outdoors
Restaurant on the first floor (not accessible)

Kunsthalle Bremen

Kunsthalle Bremen
Am Wall 207
28195 Bremen
https://www.kunsthalle-bremen.de/

Kunsthalle Bremen is one of Germany's most important art museums and is centrally located on Bremen's "Culture Mile," just a few minutes from the market square and city hall. The museum was founded in 1849 and houses an extensive collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, and installations spanning more than 600 years of art history, complemented by rotating special exhibitions.
Through the "Brückenschläge" project, the Kunsthalle offers permanent inclusive outreach programs: detailed tactile models of paintings and sculptures connected by a tactile guidance system, a video guide in German Sign Language, and an audio guide for blind and visually impaired visitors.
Accessibility: Entry is via a wheelchair-accessible ramp (18 m long, 1.3 m wide) with handrails, plus two automatic sliding doors. All rooms of the permanent exhibition on the ground floor have a passage width of 130 cm and are wheelchair accessible, with at least one seat available in almost every room. Two wheelchairs can be borrowed at the ticket desk. Both staircases are equipped with an elevator, making all public areas of the museum accessible. Three disabled parking spaces are available directly in front of the building.

LiteraturKeller

LiteraturKeller / Benedikt Vermeer
Schildstr. 21
28203 Bremen
0421-7926586
0177-3136323
info@literaturkeller-bremen.de
www.literaturkeller-bremen.de

"Highlights from various programs" (Kästner, Ringelnatz, Erhardt, Busch, Roth, Tucholsky, etc.)
Actor Benedikt Vermeer of LiteraturKeller Bremen presents a colorful literary program featuring humorous poems by Kästner, Ringelnatz, Erhardt, Busch, Roth, Tucholsky, and more.
Max. 20 seats
Not wheelchair accessible


 

Mensch, Puppe!

Mensch, Puppe! Das Bremer Figurentheater
Schildstraße 21
28203 Bremen
https://www.menschpuppe.dehttps://www.menschpuppe.de?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Since 2011, Mensch, Puppe! has presented a wide-ranging program of puppet, visual, and object theater, along with drama, musicals, readings, and concerts — evening performances for adults and afternoon shows for children. Puppeteer Jeannette Luft, actress Claudia Spörri, and puppeteer Leo Mosler set out to explore puppet theater — one of the oldest and most fascinating performing arts — in all its complexity.
In addition to adaptations of literary novels and classic plays such as Fallada’s Little Man, What Now?, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, or Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha, presented through the diverse methods of puppet theater, the ensemble constantly seeks new artistic challenges. Collaborations have emerged with institutions including the Kunsthalle Bremen, Bremer Philharmoniker, bremer shakespeare company, botanika bremen, Universum Bremen, and Bremen Cathedral (St. Petri Dom).
Every year, families, school classes, and kindergartens attend performances. Children, parents, teachers, and educators enjoy lovingly staged productions. For many children, Mensch, Puppe! offers their very first formative encounter with theater — a responsibility the ensemble takes on with great care.
Beyond its own stage, Mensch, Puppe! performs at venues such as Botanika, open-air at the Focke Museum and the Licht-Luft-Bad, at Universum Bremen, and with the Bremer Philharmoniker. The ensemble also regularly tours and takes part in puppet theater festivals across Germany.
The tiered auditorium seats around 60 guests. The in-house café is open between performances and accommodates up to 50 people.
Accessibility:
One designated disabled parking space is available at Ostertorsteinweg 98.
No accessible restroom on-site, but the neighboring Lagerhaus facilities can be used.

Info for visually impaired and blind visitors:
Arrival at stop “Sielwall” (lines 2, 3, 10 toward Gröpelingen): Follow the tactile guidance system in the direction of travel. Cross the cycle path, then turn 90° left and follow the cobblestone path on your left. After 4 m, cross a street. After 40 m, you reach a crossing. Cross left at the traffic light with acoustic signal, then turn 90° right and cross the next street at the light (both lights have unguided level access).
Arrival at stop “Sielwall” (lines 2, 3, 10 toward Weserwehr/Sebaldsbrück): Follow the tactile guidance system in the direction of travel. Cross the cycle path, then turn 90° right and follow the inner guiding line straight ahead for 60 m to the light with acoustic signal, crossing one street. Cross straight at the light (unguided level access). Then follow the inner guiding line on your left to the first street entrance, turn left into the cobblestone foot and cycle path, and continue 50 m to your destination.





 

OpusEinhundert im Theater im Volkshaus

OpusEinhundert
Hans-Böckler-Straße 9
28217 Bremen
www.opuseinhundert.com

OpusEinhundert is a non-profit cultural institution based at the Theater im Volkshaus. Since 2011, it has been designing and implementing inclusive, intergenerational music, dance, and theater projects in Bremen and northern Germany. Its cultural programs aim to create “unique encounters,” “fantastic shared experiences,” and “unparalleled moments,” according to participants.
Through the Theater im Volkshaus (TiV), OpusEinhundert provides cultural access for a wide variety of audiences. Since 2013, the venue has hosted events such as family theater performances, concerts, readings, and guest performances, making it a hub of encounter, participation, and movement beyond the local neighborhood. Many kindergarten and primary school children experience their first theater visit during the traditional Christmas family performance.

Accessibility:
The venue is wheelchair accessible.




 

Schnürschuh Theater

Schnürschuh Theater
Buntentorsteinweg 145
28201 Bremen
www.schnuerschuh-theater.de

Founded in 1976, Schnürschuh Theater has been rooted in Bremen’s Neustadt since 1994 with its own performance venue. During the day, the theater acts as an ambassador for tolerance and courage, presenting performances for children and youth. In the evening, a broad audience enjoys modern in-house productions and a variety of guest performances. The productions are characterized by poetic simplicity and closeness to the audience, showing that often it is the small details that create narrative and dramatic depth.
The building itself dates back to 1834 and was originally a farmhouse. Before its 1994 conversion into a theater, the corner building at Buntentorsteinweg 145 in Bremen Neustadt was used as a cinema. For 29 years, it has served as the permanent home of Schnürschuh Theater. The theater hall has a seating capacity of 99 fixed seats.

Foyer:
The foyer at the rear of the theater invites visitors to linger before and after performances and during intermissions. Guests can enjoy drinks, small snacks, and friendly conversation with the volunteers at the counter. After performances, the ensemble often joins the audience in the foyer to exchange thoughts and receive feedback.




 

Schwankhalle/steptext dance project

Schwankhalle
Buntentorsteinweg 112/116
28201 Bremen
https://www.schwankhalle.de/de

Schwankhalle is a performance and production venue for the independent performing arts in Bremen Neustadt, led by Anna K. Becker and Katrin Hylla.
It showcases the diversity of performing arts, presenting current positions in performance, theater, dance, musical theater, and related artistic forms. Productions include in-house works, projects by local artists, as well as national and international guest performances and co-productions. The program also features concerts, discussion events, and other forms of gathering—from “boat ballet” on the Werdersee to neighborhood choirs. Schwankhalle often expands beyond its own space, developing formats for various locations in the city. A strong focus is on performances and theater works with and for children and youth, including intergenerational and family-friendly offerings.
As a supporter of Bremen’s independent arts scene, Schwankhalle provides local artists and groups with residencies, performance opportunities, co-productions, networking, and cultural policy strategy development. National and international guest performances further enrich the artistic program. The venue also offers space for research and work-in-progress presentations, encouraging exchange and collaboration among artists.
Schwankhalle aims to create spaces for experimental theater, reflect on its own structures, working methods, access, and barriers, and make these transparent. The house embraces a learning and opening process, aiming to include diverse perspectives, provide negotiation space, and form alliances.
Facilities:
Located on the former Remmer Brewery site near the Werdersee, Schwankhalle has:
Two fully equipped theater halls (120 and 80 seats)
Two rehearsal stages
A guest apartment

Accessibility:
All event spaces are on one level and step-free.
Three toilets available: one fully accessible for wheelchair users, one with three cubicles, and one with urinals and one cubicle.
Front entrance to the foyer: automatic door after a short pull (width: 96 cm)
Rear entrance from Peter-Zadek-Platz: not automatic (width: 100 cm)





 

tanzbar_bremen

tanzbar_bremen
Plantage 13
28215 Bremen
www.tanzbarbremen.de

tanzbar_bremen aims to make art and culture accessible to as many people as possible. For over 15 years, the organization has developed projects in which people from diverse backgrounds collaborate professionally and on equal footing. Their performances, workshops, and projects often take them regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Based in Bremen, the association offers regular training sessions and various cultural and educational formats. In addition, they present their own dance productions and host guest performances from Germany and abroad.





 

Theater 11

Theater 11
Faulenstr. 44-46
28195 Bremen
www.theater11.de

#theater11bremen is an international theater located in the heart of Bremen. In November 2024, the theater celebrated its 15th anniversary. The founder and director is Kira Petrov, a professional actress and director.
#theater11bremen began as a small studio, but today it is a full-fledged theater where children and adults, as well as professional and amateur actors, perform. Each year, the theater produces 4 to 6 performances in collaboration with professional directors. There are no restrictions on genres or forms. The theater team regularly organizes and leads international theater festivals and creative labs, bringing groups and actors from around the world to Bremen.
The theater’s productions have repeatedly participated in theater festivals in Germany, Italy, the USA, and other countries, often receiving top marks from the juries. The actors and directors of the theater have also been recognized as among the best at these events.
The theater team is always open to collaborations and new experiments and is ready to create and participate in various theatrical and creative projects.

Venue Details:
Maximum seating capacity: 90
Bar, small foyer, and cloakroom
Fully wheelchair accessible with toilets equipped for people with special needs





 

Theater Bremen 

Theater Bremen
Goetheplatz 1-3
28203 Bremen
www.theaterbremen.de

The Theater am Goetheplatz is the main stage of Theater Bremen. The impressive building was originally opened in 1913 and rebuilt in 1950 after the destruction of World War II. The auditorium offers up to 868 seats, distributed across the stalls, balconies, and side boxes. Major opera productions, classic plays, festive music theater performances, and the traditional Christmas fairy tale are presented here. The Bremer Philharmoniker also perform regularly at this venue.
Adjacent to the main house is the Kleine Haus, built in the 1980s and later extensively modernized. It has around 200 seats on a steeply raked tiered platform. Its more compact size creates a special intimacy between stage and audience, making it ideal for dramatic and dance productions that thrive on immediacy and intensity.
The Brauhaus accommodates up to 100 guests.

The Brauhauskeller, the smallest and most experimental venue of Theater Bremen, is located in the historic vaults of the former St. Pauli Brewery and offers space for a maximum of 60 spectators. Its unique atmosphere makes it ideal for readings, solo performances, emerging artist projects, and experimental formats that interact closely with the audience.

Accessibility:
All Theater Bremen venues are wheelchair accessible and equipped with accessible toilets. The Theater am Goetheplatz has four wheelchair spaces with companion seating. Other venues also have wheelchair spaces. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the theater box office, online, or at the evening box office.

Villa Sponte

Villa Sponte zeitkultur e.V.
Osterdeich 59B
28203 Bremen
+49 173 2486509

Seating for up to 70, drinks available at a counter and standing tables in the adjoining room
Wheelchair accessible, DE/EN, family-friendly

Zentrum für Kunst

Zentrum für Kunst
Hermann-Ritter-Str. 108 E 
28197 Bremen
www.zentrum-fuer-kunst.de

The Zentrum für Kunst in Bremen’s Tabakquartier is a new cultural hub that has enriched the city’s independent art and cultural scene since its opening in 2023. Spread across approximately 5,500 square meters in a former industrial hall, it forms a vibrant campus for art, performance, and social interaction. The center combines work and presentation spaces that provide professional conditions for artists while offering audiences new perspectives on contemporary culture.
The center houses two theater halls with backstage areas. The larger hall accommodates up to 199 spectators, while the smaller hall holds around 125. Both spaces are flexible and used for theater, dance, music, performance, and cross-disciplinary projects. The venue also includes rehearsal rooms, an audiovisual studio, and spacious foyer areas that serve as meeting points before, during, and after events.
A core feature is the atelier floor, offering workspaces for 40–50 artists. Here, painting, sculpture, media art, installations, and interdisciplinary projects are created. Through residency and grant programs, artists can access temporary spaces and develop their work in close dialogue with colleagues and audiences. Regular “Open Studios” invite the public to gain insight into artistic processes and engage directly with the artists.
The Zentrum für Kunst functions as a platform for the independent scene, providing infrastructure, creative freedom, and an open house that accommodates both experimental formats and larger productions or festivals. In its first year alone, it hosted well over 100 events—including dance performances, theater productions, exhibitions, concerts, and discussion panels—attracting thousands of visitors.
Located in the Tabakquartier, a district blending industrial history and contemporary culture, the Zentrum für Kunst bridges past and future. It creates a space where professional artists, culture enthusiasts, and the local community are equally welcome, becoming a lively driver of Bremen’s creative development and beyond.

Accessibility:
The Zentrum für Kunst is fully wheelchair accessible. A step-free entrance and elevator connect the ground-floor halls with the atelier floor. Accessible restrooms are available on both levels, and disabled parking is provided in the adjacent parking garage. Entry is prioritized for people with mobility limitations, and accompanying persons usually receive free admission.