1. Havelfest starts: Stars, fun and safety in Brandenburg!

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The wait is over! Today, Friday, June 20, 2025, the 60th Havelfest will be ceremoniously opened in Brandenburg an der Havel. It starts at 4:00 p.m. and visitors can expect exciting days of music, enjoyment and a happy atmosphere in the city center. Mayor Steffen Scheller, together with the organizer Hans-Günter Koch and other important personalities, are expected at the opening ceremony. Together they will give the starting signal for an eventful weekend. In his speech, Scheller emphasized the importance of the diversity that the festival offers its guests and wishes everyone a happy celebration.

The Havelfest has established itself as an important folk festival and attracts numerous visitors year after year. Volksfeste-in-Deutschland.de highlights that the festival, which will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025, will take place from June 12th to 22nd, making it one of the most popular times for folk festivals. The focus is on musical performances by prominent artists as well as sporting activities, especially water sports such as canoe and dragon boat racing.

Exciting events and star guests

On the opening day, visitors can expect two star guests: Vanessa Mai and Giovanni Zarella will be on stage from 8:00 p.m. Admission begins at 6:00 p.m. But that's not all. At 9 p.m. there will be a rousing AC/DC show with “Bon,” followed by a rock and pop performance of “Join Us” and other musical highlights. The cover band “Empire” will provide the best entertainment from 6 p.m. until midnight. The talented Annemarie Eilfeld and Marco Lessentin with “Magic Melody” are also part of the program in the evening.

But the Havelfest has much more to offer. The following days are peppered with a colorful program that ranges from hits and maritime atmosphere to pop, rock and even hip-hop. Highlights such as the Dragon Boat Cup on Saturday and a dance festival round off the leisure activities.

Security precautions in full swing

At an event of this size, safety is the top priority. The focus is on minimizing risks and ensuring a carefree festival visit. Das Wissen notes that appropriate security precautions are essential, especially with the increasing number of visitors flocking to folk festivals each year. Strict safety rules apply at the Havelfest: Large bags, glass bottles, sharp objects and any kind of illegal drugs are not allowed onto the festival grounds.

The event enhancements include controls at access points and constant monitoring of the festival site in order to be able to react quickly in the event of an emergency. This is done through good communication and cooperation between security forces, which ensures everything runs smoothly. In addition, attention is paid to clear escape routes and emergency medical care.

With a varied program and comprehensive safety precautions, the 60th Havelfest invites you to take part. Whether it's exciting activities or enjoying culinary delicacies - there's something for everyone here. Get ready for a weekend full of joy and surprises!