Registration of an open air party

If you are planning a non-commercial party with electronically amplified music in public areas, you must register it with the Bremen Public Order Office at least 24 hours in advance, according to the local law on non-commercial spontaneous outdoor parties.

Notice:

The following celebrations are not open-air parties in the sense of the local law:

• Birthday parties
• Family parties
• Company parties
• Commercial events

If you are planning such an event on public property, please refer to the appropriate description. You will find the link under "Further information".

The following applies to you and your guests:

• Advertising ban - refrain from any public announcement of the event location.
• Personal responsibility - you must take personal responsibility for the proper conduct of the outdoor party.
• No liability - participation in the party is at your own risk.

Certain locations are either excluded or subject to conditions. Lists of the excluded locations as well as the conditions that apply to certain areas can be found under "Further Information".

Requirements

The following legal regulations apply:

• Before the start of the outdoor party, inspect the location for sources of danger and remove them if necessary.
• Avoid disproportionate damage to the location or its neighbors.
• Ensure that there is no danger to public safety.
• Ensure that the open-air party does not cause any noise that significantly disturbs the general public or the neighborhood.
• Remove any waste, dirt or damage no later than 24 hours after the end of the event.
  NOTE:
  Waste, dirt or damage that significantly impairs the normal use of the location must be removed by 10 a.m. on the calendar day following the start of the event at the latest! If the event lasts longer, you must remove waste, dirt or damage immediately after it ends.
• Do not tolerate any commercial activities. This includes in particular the charging of entrance fees or the commercial sale of food or drink.
• Cooperate with the police, fire department and emergency services!

Further legal obligations of participants can be found in the local law. This can be found under "Further information".