Brandenburg Day delights 80,000 visitors – a festival for all the senses!
Around 80,000 visitors await Brandenburg Day in Perleberg with music, market stalls and exciting program items.

Brandenburg Day delights 80,000 visitors – a festival for all the senses!
At the weekend, the 18th Brandenburg Day in Perleberg attracted around 80,000 visitors to the city on the Elbe. The three-day festival, scheduled for September 14th to 16th, 2025, offered a colorful mix of music, art and regional themes. City spokesman Renè Hill was enthusiastic: “It was great and quiet, no incidents were reported.” Many of the visitors expressed the wish to come back next year.
The comprehensive program spanned 120 hours on eight stages and opened with a musical highlight: performances by bands like Silly and Karat created a great mood and a great atmosphere. The time reports that around 400 artists and 300 market stalls were able to present the diversity of Brandenburg.
A celebration for everyone!
This year’s motto “This is where the music plays!” attracted both locals and tourists. The exhibitors' subject areas ranged from education to the environment to the job market, and there were numerous activities to take part in. The state government supported the event with 360,000 euros, ensuring that Perleberg acts as a showcase for regional initiatives and the local economy rbb24.
Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) took over the official opening and emphasized his ties to the Prignitz region. He thanked the many volunteers who made the festival possible. “Community spirit and cohesion are of great importance,” emphasized Woidke the time.
Looking into the future
Brandenburg Day is celebrated every two years in different cities; Beelitz is in the starting blocks as the next host in 2027. Under the motto “It couldn’t be more Brandenburg,” a diverse program will also be put on there. After all, the festival has been a permanent institution in Brandenburg since 1995 - and the series will continue with the next edition.
The good news for everyone who couldn't be there this year: The event will continue to be celebrated as a folk festival and performance show, and the anticipation for the coming editions is already palpable. Who knows, maybe the next Brandenburg Day will bring even more visitors and even more exciting attractions to our region!