Havelfest 2025: 60 years celebrate with stars and surprises!

Havelfest 2025: 60 years celebrate with stars and surprises!

This Friday, June 20, 2025, has a very special time in Brandenburg an der Havel: the 60. Havelfest takes place and captivates numerous visitors. Over 50,000 guests are expected by organizer Hans-Günter Koch, and the anticipation of three days full of culture and fun is already tangible.

Today, around 100 people gathered to open the new Kaufland branch in the Beetzsee Center, a new attraction of the city. This opening is one of the many positive developments that shape the region and make the Havelfest even more attractive.

a colorful program for everyone

The Havelfest is celebrated as the largest folk festival in the city and is a real highlight in the event calendar. The opening event takes place at 4:00 p.m. at the Salzhof, and mayor Steffen Scheller will also be among the supporters.

The musical performances are diverse and range from hits to pop to rock, hip-hop and classical. The popular artists Vanessa Mai and Giovanni Zarrella will be there-Zarrella will perform on the Stadtwerke stage this evening at 8:00 p.m. If you don't have any tickets yet, you can purchase them for 25 euros (Stadtwerke customers) and 50 euros (other visitors), which are also considered a VBBR ticket.

On Saturday, the festival will continue with the appearances of the tribute band "Vier wins" at 7:00 p.m. and the Brandenburg symphonists on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Another highlight is the Brandenburg band "Broken Tones", which on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. href = "https://www.maz-online.de/lokales/brandenburg-havel/newsletter-fuer-brandenburg-an-der-havel -AM-20-06-25-HAVELFEST-2025 program info concert-kaufland-44ppseyyTVB3LKDZO6XQ.HTML "> Fête de la Musique will celebrate in the Bollmannpassage.

traditions and innovations

Traditional events round off the festival: the dragon boat race, the dance festival "Talents of Dance" and the lost property auction are popular highlights. In addition, the showman space at the Packhof provides entertainment with specialty stalls and several rides, including a new roller coaster and a ghost train that will inspire young and old.

The security regulations are strict as in previous years: there is no space on the festival area in large pockets, glass bottles or knives. Consuming cannabis and other illegal drugs also remains strictly prohibited. Controls at the entrances are carried out to ensure the safety of all visitors.

an unforgettable visit is thus provided. While Brandenburg an der Havel is celebrating the 60th Havelfest, the city is developing into a vibrant center of culture and gastronomy. A high on the holidays and an enriching time together!