Hochschultage 2026
On 14 and 15 February 2026, the University of the Arts Bremen will once again open its doors for its Open House Days. During this weekend, students from the fields of art, design, music and digital media will present their work, projects and performances. Visitors are invited to explore the studios and workshops and experience the special atmosphere of the HfK.
Opening Hours
Saturday, 14 February, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 15 February, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Programme on 15 February
The programme for the scheduled events on Sunday during the University Days will follow shortly. In addition, exhibitions, studios and workshops will be freely accessible throughout the opening hours.
12:00–12:11, Hall 2, Speicher XI A, Fine Arts
Bullet Time
Performance by Jun Luo & Adeline Michelle Gramm
An artistic performance about liquids – supplying, holding, preserving and releasing them. A celebration of fluidity!
12:00–12:30, Room 1.09.060 (Auditorium), Department of Music
Tragedy, Hope and Love
Marcelo Sandoval Olmos, Aylin Jadidi, Lidiia Kozhushna Gijae An – piano
Works by F. Schubert, C. Debussy, and S. Rachmaninov
13:00–13:30, Room 1.09.060 (Auditorium), Department of Music
A Violino o Cornetto
Emilio Botto and Ensemble
Various works
14:00–14:10, Room 1.09.060 (Auditorium), Department of Music
Poppers Pops
Vaughan Kennedy Mc Lea (solo cello)
Penghua Huang (first violin)
Haemin Hong (second violin)
Mauro Facundo Ortega (viola)
Sebastian Jörgensen (cello)
Hungarian Rhapsody by D. Popper (arranged by Peter McLea)
14:00–15:30, Start: Entrance Hall 1, Speicher XI A, Interdisciplinary
HB IN HB – Special Tour Walle
Guided tour by Kjell Reimers
Special tour of six high-rise bunkers in Walle. The focus is on the question: What can be done with historically relevant spaces? During the walk, the group will try to find answers together.
14:00–15:30, Room 3.12.090 → 3.11.030, Interdisciplinary
Re-imagining cross
Lecture Performance by Kseniia Proidisvet
Workshop and performative lecture about the process of re-signifying symbols. Begins as a lecture performance in Room 3.12.090 and then moves with the group to 3.11.030.
15:30–15:45, Room 4.13.Flur, Fine Arts
Oh water, show me your stones
Workshop by Natascha Merckens
A somatic journey with stones in our hands, exploring the connection between water and stone. If we are lucky, we will also experience a glimpse of their temporalities.
16:00–16:15, Room 1.09.060 (Auditorium), Department of Music
Les plaisirs royaux
Yi-Chi Chen, Mayu Takahashi, Fang-Chi Hsu, Grigorii Titov, Leiye Qiu, Katharina Andres – oboe
Hans Fröhlich, Yi-Chi Chan, Leah Blomenkamp, Giovanni Battista Graziadio – bassoon
Wind music at the court of Louis XIV. Works by A. D. Philidor
17:00–18:00, Room 1.09.060 (Auditorium), Department of Music
Out of Tunes
Alexander Jeleń – drums
Lennart Hinz – bass/flute
Edward Stark – guitar
Yadamjav Battogtokh – e-piano/bass synth
Original jazz compositions
from 5:00 PM, Room 3.12.090, Interdisciplinary
Cornelius Cardew – Treatise: Open Jam
Open jam session based on the graphic score by Cornelius Cardew. The paper rolls with drawn scores created during Saturday's performance remain in the room and are interpreted by musicians.
17:30–17:45, Room 4.13.Flur, Fine Arts
Oh water, show me your stones
Workshop by Natascha Merckens
A somatic journey with stones in our hands, exploring the connection between water and stone. If we are lucky, we will also experience a glimpse of their temporalities.
Academic Counselling
Are you interested in studying Digital Media, Fine Arts, Integrated Design or Music? During the University Open Days, lecturers and students will be on hand to offer personal advice on course content, applications and requirements.
The general student advisory service will also be available to answer organisational and interdisciplinary questions about studying at the HfK. All consultations will take place in room 1.11.070 without prior registration. Afterwards, short tours will be offered for prospective students.
Sunday, 15 February 2026
- 12:00–13:00: Integrated Design, followed by a tour
- 14:00–15:00: Digital Media, followed by a tour
- 16:00–17:00: Fine Arts, followed by a tour
General student counselling and further subject-specific counselling took place on Saturday. See the dates for Saturday.
In addition, the classes, studios, students and teachers are available to answer any further subject-specific questions you may have.
Directions & public transport
Use BSAG public transport to get to HfK Bremen:
Tram line 3 and bus 26 to Waller Ring
Bus 28 to Hochschule für Künste (University of the Arts)
Bus 26 or bus 28 to Überseetor
Free parking is available on site. Please note that the number of parking spaces on site is limited.
accessibility
Speicher XI
The HfK has limited accessibility at its Speicher XI location. The university has four floors, which are accessible via two lifts. There is an accessible toilet on floors 1 and 4. There is a designated disabled parking space at the entrance with a ramp.
Speicher XI A
The HfK is accessible at the Speicher XI A location. Access to Speicher XI A is at ground level. The two levels are fully accessible via a lift between halls 2 and 3. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor between halls 1 and 2.
Food & Drink
Catering is provided: Mensa13 offers two vegetarian dishes. Café Lu serves coffee, drinks and cakes.
Awareness
We want all visitors to feel comfortable during the University Open Days. That is why an awareness team from L'Unita will be on site throughout the event. The team is the point of contact for anyone who needs support or has been affected by inappropriate behaviour, whether sexual, racist or other forms of discriminatory violence.
Team members can be recognised by their purple vests and are available to talk to at any time. Contact can also be made via the reception, Café Lu, Bar Lu or Mensa13.
