Christmas Events for Kids in Bremen (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 22 Christmas events for kids in Bremen, running from November 15 to December 27. Of these, 17 are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Germany.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Bremen: 22
  • First: Der Zauberer von Oz (The Wizard of Oz), Bremen, November 15
  • Free events: BilderBuchKino in Osterholz: “Das geheime Buch vom Weihnachtsmann” (Santa's Secret Book), Endlich Freitag! (Finally Friday!) in Gröpelingen: “Weihnachtsdeko basteln” (Making Christmas Decorations), BilderBuchKino in Osterholz: “Dr. Brumm feiert Weihnachten” (Dr. Brumm Celebrates Christmas), Russian-German BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Lieselotte Weihnachtskuh” (Lieselotte the Christmas Cow), Weihnachtszauber Kränholm (Christmas Magic at Kränholm), Winterzauber mal Vier (Winter Magic Times Four): Es glitzert und funkelt (It Glitters and Sparkles) and more

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).

At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Bremen

Kids’ Christmas events
22 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Bremen
Season
November 15 to December 27
Free events
17
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Free 17Ticketed and paid 5

Free Christmas events for kids in Bremen

Christmas story timeFree

BilderBuchKino in Osterholz: “Das geheime Buch vom Weihnachtsmann” (Santa's Secret Book)

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On his ride with the reindeer, Santa loses the red notebook in which he wrote down every child's wishes. The penguins at the South Pole find it and do not know what to do with it. The BilderBuchKino combines reading and storytelling.

The show begins on Tuesday, Nov 17, at 4 pm at the Osterholz city library in the Gesamtschule Ost, Walliser Straße 125. It is meant for children ages 4 and up and is free.

Parent tip: It is best to ask ahead whether you need to sign up. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Osterholz, Walliser Straße 125, 28325 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Endlich Freitag! (Finally Friday!) in Gröpelingen: “Weihnachtsdeko basteln” (Making Christmas Decorations)

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If you want to dress up your Christmas tree or make homemade decorations for the house, this is the place. Together, kids make Christmas ornaments and stars using the napkin technique (decoupage). The event is part of the series Endlich Freitag.

The date is Friday, Nov 20, from 3:30 pm at the Gröpelingen city library, Gröpelinger Bibliotheksplatz 1. It is meant for children ages 6 to 8, and admission is free.

Parent tip: If in doubt, ask the library from what age your child can join in. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Gröpelingen, Gröpelinger Bibliotheksplatz 1, 28237 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino in Osterholz: “Dr. Brumm feiert Weihnachten” (Dr. Brumm Celebrates Christmas)

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Dr. Brumm, Sperm Whale and Badger want to find the most beautiful Christmas tree in the whole forest, but Farmer Hackenpiep is faster. The friends decide to swipe the tree. The BilderBuchKino combines reading and storytelling.

It can be seen on Tuesday, Nov 24, from 4 pm at the Osterholz city library, Walliser Straße 125 in the Gesamtschule Ost. It is free and for children ages 4 and up.

Parent tip: It is best to ask ahead whether you need to sign up. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Osterholz, Walliser Straße 125, 28325 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Russian-German BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Lieselotte Weihnachtskuh” (Lieselotte the Christmas Cow)

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Just before the first Sunday of Advent, Huchting has a bilingual BilderBuchKino (picture book cinema) in Russian and German. The story is “Lieselotte Weihnachtskuh”: Christmas Eve has finally come, and Lieselotte wants to help the mail carrier deliver the last packages before the farm's Christmas party can begin. Suddenly she finds the wish lists she took to the post office weeks ago, which should have been with Santa (the Weihnachtsmann) long since.

It is read and told in both languages, and the pictures are shown large. That is ideal for multilingual families, but it is also easy to follow for any other child ages 4 and up. The date is Friday, Nov 27, from 4 pm at the library in the Roland-Center. It is free. Afterward, families can also borrow books in other languages from the children's library.

Parent tip: A lovely chance for Russian-speaking families to enjoy Christmas stories in both languages. Expect it to be in Russian and German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Huchting (in the Roland-Center), Alter Dorfweg 30-50, 28259 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Weihnachtszauber Kränholm (Christmas Magic at Kränholm)

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In 2026 the Weihnachtszauber Kränholm takes place on four Advent weekends, Fridays to Sundays from 2 to 9 pm, from Nov 27 to Dec 20. Admission is free.

Every Advent Saturday from 2 to 4 pm, the Kränholm bakery turns into a Christmas bakery where kids cut out, decorate and of course taste cookies. Registration is required. On Dec 6 there is also the larger Christmas baking workshop for kids, which costs €22.50 per child, also with registration. The stage program is due to be posted on the website shortly before the first Sunday of Advent.

Parent tip: Sign up for the baking ahead of time by phone at 0421 69212810. Please check the dates of the first two weekends on the website beforehand.

Host
Parkgut Kränholm (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parkgut Kränholm, Auf dem Hohen Ufer 35, 28759 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Winterzauber mal Vier (Winter Magic Times Four): Es glitzert und funkelt (It Glitters and Sparkles)

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With the series “Winterzauber mal Vier,” the city library in the Vahr invites everyone to wintry get-togethers on four Mondays. The opener, on the day after the first Sunday of Advent, is “Es glitzert und funkelt”: whether tree decorations, door decorations or window decorations, everyone crafts magical winter decor from sustainable material together. Craft templates and materials are plentiful.

It is a collaboration with the Klimanetz Vahr (a local climate network) and is open to everyone in the neighborhood. Families with children are explicitly invited to just drop in with friends. The date is Monday, Nov 30, from 2 to 4 pm at the library in the Berliner Freiheit shopping center. It is free. On the following Mondays the series includes a bilingual picture book cinema and a postcard workshop, among other things.

Parent tip: Just drop in, no sign-up needed. With school-age kids, the second hour from 3 pm fits better. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Vahr (in the shopping center), Berliner Freiheit 11, 28327 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Creative Workshop: “Rudolph mit der roten Nase” (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)

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To kick off December, the children's library of the Central Library invites kids to a creative workshop. Under the theme “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the children and the library team make funny reindeer out of toilet paper rolls. The finished figures can be taken home and work as window decorations, table decorations or a small gift for grandparents.

The workshop is meant for children ages 4 and up, and the younger ones will surely need some help with cutting and gluing from Mom or Dad. The date is Tuesday, Dec 1, from 4 pm in the children's library on the third floor of the Central Library on Am Wall. It is free. If you have time afterward, you can stock up on Christmas picture books for Advent.

Parent tip: Afterward, borrow a few Christmas books for Advent right there in the children's library. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Zentralbibliothek (children's library, 3rd floor), Am Wall 201, 28195 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Endlich Freitag! (Finally Friday!) in Lesum: Christmas Reading with Anna Lott

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Bremen author Anna Lott reads from her book Moppi und Möhre: Weihnachten im Meerschweinchenhotel. The guinea pigs get to celebrate in the hotel, which is decorated with cucumber stars and hay tinsel and has a frozen swimming pool for ice skating. Then the vegetable Christmas tree is stolen, and the friends have a Christmas adventure.

The reading begins on Friday, Dec 4, at 3:30 pm at the Lesum city library, Hindenburgstraße 31, and is part of the series Endlich Freitag. It is meant for children ages 6 and up and is free.

Parent tip: It is best to ask ahead whether you need to sign up. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Lesum, Hindenburgstraße 31, 28717 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino in Lesum: “Das geheime Buch vom Weihnachtsmann” (Santa's Secret Book)

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On his ride, Santa loses the red notebook with every child's wishes, and the penguins at the South Pole do not know what to do with it. After the BilderBuchKino with reading and storytelling, everyone sings together to get into the festive mood.

It takes place on Thursday, Dec 10, from 4 pm at the Lesum city library, Hindenburgstraße 31. Admission is free, and it is recommended for ages 4 and up.

Parent tip: Take a quick look at the library's website before you go to check that the date still stands. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Lesum, Hindenburgstraße 31, 28717 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Das große Weihnachtsfest im Zoo” (The Big Christmas Party at the Zoo)

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The city library in Huchting, located in the Roland-Center, invites families to a Christmas BilderBuchKino (picture book cinema) on Friday afternoon. In the story “Das große Weihnachtsfest im Zoo,” Christmas is around the corner and the zoo animals want to do a Wichteln (a secret gift swap). Ignaz Pfefferminz the hedgehog, zoo director Ungestüm and the others puzzle over what the perfect present would be, and learn quite a bit about friendship and giving along the way.

The story is read and told for children ages 4 and up, with the pictures shown large on the screen. The date is Friday, Dec 11, from 4 pm. It is free and you do not need to sign up. Because the library is in the shopping center, the visit combines well with Christmas shopping. Afterward there is usually still time to browse the children's library for Christmas books to take home.

Parent tip: The Friday time works well after daycare (Kita). There is parking at the Roland-Center. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Huchting (in the Roland-Center), Alter Dorfweg 30-50, 28259 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Endlich Freitag! (Finally Friday!) in Gröpelingen: “Dein selbstgemachter Weihnachtsbeutel für Geschenke” (Your Homemade Christmas Gift Bag)

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In the series “Endlich Freitag” (Finally Friday), kids start the weekend creatively at the Gröpelingen city library. In December they decorate Christmas bags made of jute, using fabric paint, glitter stones and other pretty materials. The bags work as wrapping for Christmas presents, but the library jokes that they are almost too pretty to give away, and of course you may keep them yourself.

It is for children ages 6 and up, and you can simply drop in and craft along. The date is Friday, Dec 11, from 3:30 pm at the library on Gröpelinger Bibliotheksplatz. It is free. Because fabric paint is involved, older clothes are a good idea, and the bag should dry well before it is filled.

Parent tip: Send kids in clothes that can get paint on them. The bag needs some time to dry. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Gröpelingen, Gröpelinger Bibliotheksplatz 1, 28237 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino at the Central Library: “Das geheime Buch vom Weihnachtsmann” (Santa's Secret Book)

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At the BilderBuchKino (picture book cinema) in the children's library of the Central Library on Am Wall, a story is read and told while the illustrations show up large on the screen. In December the story is “Das geheime Buch vom Weihnachtsmann” (Santa's Secret Book): on his ride with the reindeer, Santa loses the red notebook in which he wrote down every child's wishes. The penguins at the South Pole find it, but they are not quite sure what to do with it.

It is for children ages 4 and up and takes place on Tuesday, Dec 15, from 4 pm in the children's library on the third floor. It is free and you do not need to sign up. The Central Library is right in the city center, so a visit combines nicely with a stroll through the Christmas market.

Parent tip: Come a little early to get good seats in front of the screen, and afterward it is worth a stop in the children's library. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Zentralbibliothek (children's library, 3rd floor), Am Wall 201, 28195 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino in Osterholz: “Ein Bär feiert Weihnachten” (A Bear Celebrates Christmas)

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At the Osterholz city library, housed in the Gesamtschule Ost (a comprehensive school), there is a BilderBuchKino (picture book cinema) for little ones during Advent. The story is “Ein Bär feiert Weihnachten”: normally the bear sleeps through the whole winter, and so through Christmas too. This time he does not want to miss the holiday at all and sets an alarm clock. And sure enough, it turns into an especially lovely Christmas Eve.

The picture book is read and told while the pictures are shown large. It is for children ages 4 and up and takes place on Tuesday, Dec 15, from 4 pm. It is free. A week later, on Dec 22, another Christmas picture book cinema with Pettersson and Findus follows in the same place, so the two dates combine well.

Parent tip: The entrance is at the Gesamtschule Ost on Walliser Straße. It is best to arrive a few minutes early. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Osterholz (in the Gesamtschule Ost), Walliser Straße 125, 28325 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino in Vegesack: “Lenni im Weihnachtsglück” (Lenni's Christmas Joy)

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During Advent the Vegesack branch of the city library shows a BilderBuchKino (picture book cinema) for families from Bremen-Nord. Lenni the bear sneaks into the village at Christmastime and admires the families as they get ready. He wants a Christmas of his own, and when his tree sparkles with lights, the little packages are ready and the punch smells wonderful, he notices he has forgotten something important: where are his guests? He runs off into the forest, and in the end a cheerful crowd of guests gathers in his den.

The picture book is read aloud while the pictures are shown large. It is meant for children ages 4 and up and takes place on Tuesday, Dec 15, from 4 pm at the library on Aumunder Heerweg. It is free.

Parent tip: Handy for families from Bremen-Nord who would rather not travel into the city center. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Vegesack, Aumunder Heerweg 87, 28757 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino in the Vahr: “Dr. Brumm feiert Weihnachten” (Dr. Brumm Celebrates Christmas)

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Dr. Brumm and his friends Sperm Whale and Badger have set out to find the most beautiful Christmas tree in the whole forest. But Farmer Hackenpiep snatches the tree right out from under their noses, and the friends decide to swipe it.

The BilderBuchKino begins on Friday, Dec 18, at 4:30 pm at the Vahr city library in the shopping center, Berliner Freiheit 11. It is meant for children ages 4 and up and is free.

Parent tip: It is best to ask ahead whether you need to sign up. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Vahr, Berliner Freiheit 11, 28327 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Endlich Freitag! (Finally Friday!) in Huchting: “Weihnachtsbasteln: Karten- und Stempel-Werkstatt” (Christmas Crafts: Card and Stamp Workshop)

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On the last Friday before the holidays, the Huchting city library sets up a card and stamp workshop. Together the children make their own stamps and use them to print colorful greeting cards with stars, fir trees and other Christmas designs. In one afternoon they end up with personal Christmas cards for family, friends or their daycare teachers.

It belongs to the series “Endlich Freitag” (Finally Friday) and is meant for children ages 6 and up. The date is Friday, Dec 18, from 4 pm at the library in the Roland-Center. It is free. Since the cards can be mailed or handed out right after crafting, the date just before Christmas is a good fit, also for kids who are still looking for a gift for the grandparents.

Parent tip: The cards will be ready in good time before Christmas. Bring envelopes and stamps along to send them to relatives. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Huchting (in the Roland-Center), Alter Dorfweg 30-50, 28259 Bremen (opens in maps)
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BilderBuchKino in Osterholz: “Pettersson kriegt Weihnachtsbesuch” (Pettersson Gets Christmas Visitors)

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Two days before Christmas Eve, the Osterholz city library shows a Christmas picture book with Pettersson and Findus. The day before Christmas, old Pettersson sprains his foot, and it looks as if there will be neither a Christmas tree nor a festive meal this year. But then the neighbors drop by one after another and make sure there is a generous holiday feast after all.

The story is read and told at the BilderBuchKino (picture book cinema), with the pictures shown large. It is for children ages 4 and up and takes place on Tuesday, Dec 22, from 4 pm at the library in the Gesamtschule Ost. It is free. In the days right before the holiday, this is a calm, cozy hour for children who are already impatient for Christmas Eve.

Parent tip: A calm date two days before Christmas Eve. A week earlier, “Ein Bär feiert Weihnachten” (A Bear Celebrates Christmas) is shown in the same place. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Stadtbibliothek Bremen, Osterholz (in the Gesamtschule Ost), Walliser Straße 125, 28325 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Der Zauberer von Oz (The Wizard of Oz)

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This season Theater Bremen puts the children's classic “The Wizard of Oz” by Lyman Frank Baum on its main stage as a family play for ages 6 and up. A tornado sweeps Dorothy from her farm in Kansas to the land of Oz, where she meets a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man without a heart and a lion without courage. Together they set off to find the Wizard, who is supposed to help Dorothy get home, and along the way they learn to believe in themselves.

Klaus Schumacher directs. He has already staged “Ronja Räubertochter” (Ronia, the Robber's Daughter) in Bremen. A performance lasts about 75 minutes. Family-friendly dates fall on the Advent weekends and after Christmas on Dec 26 and 27. On Dec 12 at 11 am there is a performance with audio description. On weekdays the theater mostly plays morning shows for groups.

Parent tip: Book the Advent weekend dates early. At 75 minutes, the play also works well for first graders. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Theater Bremen (opens in a new tab)
Where
Theater am Goetheplatz, Goetheplatz 1-3, 28203 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Bremer Weihnachtsmarkt (Bremen Christmas Market)

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In 2026 the Bremen Christmas market runs from Nov 23 to Dec 23 in the Old Town around the Market Square. It is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 8:30 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays until 9:30 pm.

For kids there is a historic children's carousel, and stilt walkers stroll across the market. If you want to learn more about the Old Town, you can join Christmas tours across the Market Square. The detailed daily program is due to be published on the market's website in November, so take a quick look there before you set out.

Parent tip: On weekends it is usually calmer in the early afternoon than in the evening. The daily program appears on the website in November.

Host
Bremer Weihnachtsmarkt (Marktwelt Bremen) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Marktplatz und Altstadt (Market Square and Old Town), 28195 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

Musikalische Weihnachtsreise (Musical Christmas Journey)

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On the Saturday before the first Sunday of Advent, the Übersee-Museum by the main train station invites visitors on a musical journey through the Christmas season. The concert is performed by the Talentstudio and Co. from the Weserpark Bremen. The program includes festive and modern sounds, atmospheric melodies and musical surprises for young and old from different regions of the world, fitting for a museum that shows cultures from around the globe.

The concert takes place on Nov 28 from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets cost €15 for adults, €10 reduced, and €5 for children. Children under 6 get in free. Tickets are available online or in advance at the museum box office. Right at the station square, the museum is easy to reach by bus and train.

Parent tip: Buy tickets in advance online or at the museum box office. Children under 6 do not need a paid ticket.

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Übersee-Museum Bremen, Bahnhofsplatz 13, 28195 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Sagenhaftes auf dem Meer (Legends of the Sea): Advent Production at the Vegesacker Geschichtenhaus

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At the Vegesacker Geschichtenhaus (a local story and maritime museum), Advent turns legendary. In the production “Sagenhaftes auf dem Meer,” actors tell tales among nets, ship models and historic museum treasures about the fantastic stories sailors brought home from their voyages. It is about the Klabautermann (a ship's goblin from sailors' folklore), sirens, sea monsters, ghost ships and sea goddesses, and about which customs on board were meant to bring good luck.

It plays from Dec 2 to 19, Wednesdays to Fridays at 12 and 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am, 1 and 3 pm. A performance lasts about an hour. Admission is €12, reduced €10, and €5 for children, and a cup of hot punch and Christmas cookies are included. Advance registration is recommended. The program is more mysterious than cute, which suits curious school-age kids well.

Parent tip: Register ahead. The Saturday dates are the best fit for families, since on weekdays it plays only around noon. Expect it to be in German.

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Vegesacker Geschichtenhaus (bras e.V.) (opens in a new tab)
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Vegesacker Geschichtenhaus, Zum alten Speicher 5a, 28759 Bremen (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Knabenchor Unser Lieben Frauen (Boys' Choir of Our Lady's Church): Christmas Oratorio for Children

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On Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, there is a Christmas oratorio for children at the Church of Our Lady in downtown Bremen, performed by the church's boys' choir.

The event page does not list a start time or ticket price. Ask there or at the parish before you go.

Parent tip: Confirm the time and tickets ahead of time.

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Kirche Unser Lieben Frauen (Church of Our Lady), Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof 27, 28195 Bremen (opens in maps)
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A story for the trip home

Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents. It is a cozy story to share on the way home after a big day out.

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Christmas events for kids in Bremen: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Bremen?

For 2026, we confirmed 22 Christmas events for kids in Bremen, each on its host’s own page: BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Das große Weihnachtsfest im Zoo” (The Big Christmas Party at the Zoo), Sagenhaftes auf dem Meer (Legends of the Sea): Advent Production at the Vegesacker Geschichtenhaus, Winterzauber mal Vier (Winter Magic Times Four): Es glitzert und funkelt (It Glitters and Sparkles) and 19 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Bremen?

Yes, 17 of the 22 events here are free: BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Das große Weihnachtsfest im Zoo” (The Big Christmas Party at the Zoo), Winterzauber mal Vier (Winter Magic Times Four): Es glitzert und funkelt (It Glitters and Sparkles), Russian-German BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Lieselotte Weihnachtskuh” (Lieselotte the Christmas Cow) and 14 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Bremen?

Christmas story times on this page: BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Das große Weihnachtsfest im Zoo” (The Big Christmas Party at the Zoo), Russian-German BilderBuchKino in Huchting: “Lieselotte Weihnachtskuh” (Lieselotte the Christmas Cow), BilderBuchKino at the Central Library: “Das geheime Buch vom Weihnachtsmann” (Santa's Secret Book) and 8 more. Library story times are usually free; ones with a meal or show are ticketed.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

The story of Christmas in Bremen

Bremen's Christmas market sits in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage site, between the town hall from 1405 and the Roland statue. A short walk away on the Weser river there is a pirate village, and on the coffee table at home goes a raisin loaf whose bakers were already in the city council records in 1593. It is a very good city for a family that likes stories, boats and baking.

How Bremen celebrates Christmas, and what makes it special for visitors

Bremen's Christmas market stands in the oldest part of the city, on the Marktplatz between the town hall, the Roland and the Schütting. The town hall was built between 1405 and 1410, and the town hall and Roland have been UNESCO World Heritage since 2004. About 3.5 million people visit every year, and one in three comes from elsewhere in Europe.

What sets Bremen apart for a visiting family is that it has two big markets within walking distance. The Marktplatz market is the traditional one, with historic carousels and stilt walkers. The Schlachte-Zauber, on the riverside promenade, has around 100 wooden huts and a pirate village. In 2025 a lit path through the Böttcherstraße connected the two.

The market is free to enter, and the city's library branches run a great many free Christmas events for children, which is where most of this page's list comes from.

What your child will meet: Klaben, the Town Musicians and a pirate village

Bremen's own Christmas bread is the Klaben. It is a yeast loaf with a lot of raisins, candied lemon and orange peel and cardamom, a bit like stollen, and people in Bremen often send it to far-away friends and family as a Christmas greeting. In mid-November the first Klaben of the season is cut ceremoniously on the Marktplatz. Unlike stollen it is not brushed with butter or dusted with powdered sugar, and the many raisins keep it juicy for months.

The name Klaben means roughly split. The loaf is baked in long box molds and gets two cuts along its length. Since December 2009 the name has been protected in the EU, like Aachen Printen and Nuremberg Lebkuchen.

On the market you can also buy cookie cutters shaped like the Bremen Town Musicians: the donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster. Down at the Schlachte-Zauber, the Freibeuterdorf, or pirate village, is set up like a village from Hanseatic times. Craftspeople in historic costumes show more than two dozen old crafts, such as smithing, spice trading and textile work, and musicians and jugglers perform every day.

Planning a Christmas visit to Bremen with kids

This page lists the confirmed events, and most of them are free. Most are picture-book cinema and craft sessions at the Bremen library branches, which run from November 17 to December 22. The Bremen Christmas market opens on November 23, 2026, runs to December 23 and is free to enter.

The bigger outings are ticketed. The Wizard of Oz at the Theater am Goetheplatz runs from November 15 to December 27 and is aimed at ages 6 and up. The musical Christmas journey at the Übersee-Museum is on November 28 (children 5 euros, under 6 free), and the Advent play in the Vegesack Geschichtenhaus runs from December 2 to 19 (children 5 euros, with punch and cookies included). At Parkgut Kränholm an Advent weekend market runs from November 27 to December 20 with children's baking on Saturdays.

The libraries are spread across the city, from Vegesack and Lesum in the north to Huchting and Osterholz, so choose one near where you are staying. Most events are in German, and one picture-book cinema in Huchting is bilingual Russian and German.

A cookie cutter, a cake and a newspaper's pick

Bremen joined the Hanseatic League in 1358, which helped the city trade for the raisins and spices a Klaben needs. In 1593 the records of the Bremen council mention the Klavenbecker, the Klaben bakers, which is the oldest known mention.

In 2016 the British newspaper Kent News named the two-part Bremen Christmas market, Marktplatz and Schlachte-Zauber together, the best in Europe. That was the paper's own pick, not an official prize.

Traditions today

  • Christmas market on the Marktplatz: More than 170 stalls and carousels between the town hall, the Roland, the Schütting and the Town Musicians. Entry is free.
  • Schlachte-Zauber on the Weser: About 100 wooden huts on the riverside promenade, a pirate village with old crafts and jugglers, and ships lit in blue.
  • Bremer Klaben: A raisin bread with cardamom, cut ceremoniously on the Marktplatz in mid-November and often sent as a Christmas greeting.
  • Findorff Winter Village: Hand-built wooden huts with fair-trade goods and vegan treats, popular with families and rather quiet.
  • HafenWiehnacht in the Überseestadt: In 2025 it took place on the first December weekend in the old harbor area, with live music and a children's program.
  • Lights of the Neustadt: A small market with Bremen artists, street art, theater and workshops, held for the tenth time in 2025.

A fact for kids

On the Bremen Christmas market you can buy cookie cutters shaped like the Bremen Town Musicians: a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster to cut out at home.

Questions about Christmas in Bremen

Is Bremen worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes. There are two big markets, a pirate village, historic carousels and a lot of free library events for children. The market is free to enter, and most of the events are free.

When does the Christmas market in Bremen open in 2026?

The Bremen Christmas market is listed from November 23 to December 23, 2026. It is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Entry is free.

Where is the Christmas market in Bremen?

On the Marktplatz in the old town, between the town hall, the Roland, the Schütting and the Town Musicians. In 2025 the stalls also stretched to the Domshof and the Obernstraße. The town hall was built from 1405 to 1410, and town hall and Roland have been UNESCO World Heritage since 2004.

What is the Schlachte-Zauber in Bremen?

It is the second big Christmas market of the city, on the Schlachte promenade right on the Weser. About 100 wooden huts line the riverbank, and the ships at the quay are lit. It serves mead, fruit wines and wood-oven bread, and it is a few minutes on foot from the Marktplatz.

What is the Freibeuterdorf at the Schlachte-Zauber?

It is a pirate village from the Hanseatic era that forms part of the Schlachte-Zauber. Craftspeople in historic costumes show more than two dozen old crafts, such as smithing, spice trading and textile work. Musicians, minstrels and jugglers perform every day, and entry is free.

How many people visit the Bremen Christmas market?

According to the Bremen business development agency about 3.5 million people come every year. About one in three guests travels from another European country, some even from China or America. The market stands in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage site in front of the town hall.

How many stalls did the Bremen Christmas market have in 2025?

More than 170 decorated stalls and carousels stood on and around the Marktplatz in 2025. About 100 wooden huts at the Schlachte-Zauber were added. Both markets ran from November 24 to December 23, 2025, and entry was free.

How did the Bremen Christmas market open in 2025?

With a big fireworks display over the Weser on November 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The market and the Schlachte-Zauber opened on the same day. A lit path through the Böttcherstraße connected the two, so families could walk from one to the other.

How tall was the Christmas tree on the Bremen market in 2025?

12 meters. The market also had nostalgic carousels, and on the Ansgarikirchhof there was a small winter forest. A lit path through the Böttcherstraße linked the market with the Schlachte-Zauber.

What is a Bremer Klaben?

It is a Christmas bread made of yeast dough with lots of raisins, candied lemon and orange peel and cardamom. It is similar to stollen and is eaten mostly at Christmas. Many people in Bremen send it as a greeting to family and friends who live far away.

How old is the Bremer Klaben?

The oldest known mention is from 1593, when the records of the Bremen council list the Klavenbecker, the Klaben bakers. Bremen had belonged to the Hanseatic League since 1358, which helped with trading for the raisins and spices the loaf needs.

What is the difference between Bremer Klaben and stollen?

Klaben is not brushed with butter or dusted with powdered sugar after baking, but stollen is. Klaben also has much more fruit compared with dough, mostly raisins, which keeps it juicy for months. It is baked in long rectangular box molds.

Why is it called Klaben?

Klaben roughly means split. The loaf is baked in long box molds and gets two cuts along its length. Inside are many raisins, candied lemon and orange peel, and the yeast dough is spiced with cardamom.

When is the first Klaben cut in Bremen?

In mid-November. That starts the Klaben season, with the ceremonial cutting of the first Klaben of the year on the Marktplatz. Many bakeries bake large amounts from early December, and sometimes you can still find it at Easter.

Is the name Bremer Klaben protected?

Yes. Since December 2009 it has been protected in the EU as a geographical indication, like Aachen Printen and Nuremberg Lebkuchen. The original is baked in Bremen and the surrounding area. The Knigge pastry shop on the Sögestraße bakes it all year round.

What do the Bremen Town Musicians have to do with Christmas?

They stand right next to the Christmas market, beside the town hall, Roland and Schütting. Cookie cutters shaped like the Town Musicians are sold at the market, so you can bake the donkey, dog, cat and rooster at home.

Was the Bremen Christmas market voted the best in Europe?

In 2016 the British newspaper Kent News named the two-part Bremen market, Marktplatz and Schlachte-Zauber together, the best in Europe. That was a newspaper's choice, not an official award. The Bremen business development agency calls it one of the most beautiful markets in Germany.

Which Christmas markets in Bremen are calmer for families?

The Findorff Winter Village has hand-built wooden huts, fair-trade goods and vegan treats, and no Christmas music plays there. In 2025 the HafenWiehnacht in the Überseestadt took place on the first December weekend with a children's program. The Lights of the Neustadt focus on Bremen artists, small theater and workshops.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Bremen?

Yes, most of the events are free. Most are picture-book cinema and craft sessions at the library branches, for example the Rudolph craft session at the central library on December 1 and the picture-book cinema in Lesum on December 10. Parkgut Kränholm's Advent market is free to enter too, but the Saturday baking workshop costs 22.50 euros per child.

Are Christmas events in Bremen in English?

Most events are in German. One picture-book cinema in Huchting on November 27 is bilingual in Russian and German, but the sources do not list English events. Check with the host before you go.

What can kids do in Bremen at Christmas besides the markets?

They can see The Wizard of Oz at the Theater am Goetheplatz between November 15 and December 27, listed for ages 6 and up. There is also a Christmas concert at the Übersee-Museum on November 28 and the Advent play about sailors' legends at the Vegesack Geschichtenhaus from December 2 to 19, where children pay 5 euros.

Where can kids meet Santa in Bremen?

The listings for this page do not include a Santa meet-and-greet. There are Christmas stories about him, though, such as the picture-book cinema The Secret Book of Santa Claus in Osterholz on November 17, in Lesum on December 10 and at the central library on December 15, all free. Ask the market organizers about any Santa visits.

Sources

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