Havelfest 2025: Successful celebrations despite the great heat!

Havelfest 2025: Successful celebrations despite the great heat!

The Havelfest 2025 in Brandenburg an der Havel has proven to be a complete success. From June 20th to 22nd, 2025, the city became a mecca for connoisseurs of music, sport and great fun. The event celebrated its 60th anniversary this year and has developed into a cultural and sporting highlight over the decades. Previously, in 1963, the first festival took place as part of the “IV. German Gymnastics and Sports Festival” and has thrilled generations ever since. Over tens of thousands of guests came to be part of this unique spectacle, although Sunday's hot weather caused some visitors to leave early and escape the sun, such as maz-online.de reported.

A look at the diverse program: Musical highlights such as the performances by Vanessa Mai and Giovanni Zarella created a great atmosphere. The cult band The Clogs also captivated the audience. On Friday, Mayor Steffen Scheller opened the festival at 4 p.m. at the Salzhof, accompanied by several guests of honor and a colorful supporting program that even included a “Samba Reggae drum troupe,” as [stadt-brandenburg.de](https://www.stadt-brandenburg.de/presse/vom-20-bis-zum-22-juni-2025- Feiern-wir-das-60-havelfest) reports. Annemarie Eilfeld provided a small singing performance, while DJ Marco ensured an exuberant atmosphere.

Diverse attractions and traditions

The showmen's area at the Packhof was a true paradise for visitors young and old. There was everything your heart could desire here: from children's carousels to exciting large rides such as a new roller coaster and a ghost train. The traditional dragon boat races and the “Talents of Dance” dance festival were also an integral part of the program and attracted many participants. Safety measures were a given, as large bags, glass bottles and other dangerous objects were prohibited in order to guarantee a carefree celebration.

Your physical well-being was well taken care of in Brandenburg style. The soft ice cream varieties were particularly in demand, especially chocolate, vanilla and cherry-banana, as ice cream seller Marco Friesicke reported. Overall, there was a little less interest on Sunday, but the good progress of the first two days ensured that the organizers, especially Hans-Günter Koch, were happy. The head of operations from the German Red Cross, Alexander Willing, noted that 80 guests needed medical help during the festival, mostly because of circulatory problems. He emphasized the importance of drinking enough water and taking breaks.

A special ending with a peaceful atmosphere

Despite a few fights, which were quickly brought under control by the Brandenburg police, the festival was perceived as peaceful overall. A special attraction was the mascot parade on the banks of the Heine, in which numerous volunteers dressed up to bring joy to the little visitors. A full account of the event will be released by police on Monday.

The Havelfest in Brandenburg an der Havel will once again be an integral part of many people's calendars next year. The anticipation can hardly be greater. For more information about Havelfest 2025 and future events, visit erlebnis-brandenburg.de.