Wittenberge celebrates 25 years of Elbland Festival: a cultural outbreak!

Wittenberge celebrates 25 years of Elbland Festival: a cultural outbreak!

Wittenberge, Deutschland - In Wittenberge it is celebrated! The Elbland Festival, a cultural highlight of the region, celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. This Friday and Saturday, the old oil mill becomes a scene of spectacular performances that attract visitors from near and far. The origin of these festive events goes back to the 1990s when the festival was initiated, initially as the controversial project by Andreas Schön and Heiko Reissig. What started as an experiment at the time has now become a fixture in the cultural calendar.

The first festival edition took place in the ruins of the old oil mill and has developed splendidly since then. With its appealing ambience, the old oil mill is now an attractive venue, and the owner Lutz Lange continuously ensures the necessary modernizations. Mayor Oliver Hermann praises the Elbland Festival as an important location factor that contributes significantly to the tourist development of the city of Wittenberge.

stars of the Elbland Festival

Over the years, the festival welcomed numerous prominent guests. The best known are the legendary entertainer Johannes Heesters, who was appointed chamber singer in 2004 at the age of 100, as well as stars such as Deborah Sasson, René Kollo and Ivan Rebroff. These illustrious appearances make the Elbland Festival a magnet for music and opera lovers. The program offers a colorful mix of music styles, from opera and operetta to film music as well as rock and pop.

The festival program "An Italian Night on the Elbe", which took place two years ago, is particularly remembered. In this festival edition, the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg under the direction of Robert Reimer will perform, supported by artists such as soprano Eva Lind and the tenören Assaf Kacholi and Martin Shalita. Kim Fisher gives the moderation as part of this 25th anniversary.

celebrate despite challenges

In the 25 years there were some breakdowns, but they have remained without serious consequences. A noteworthy incident occurred in 2019 when fireworks set the stage decoration on fire, but which could be deleted quickly. The Covid 19 pandemic also presented the festival with great challenges. The events 2020 and 2021 had to be, although there was no lockdown in the summer of 2021.

But that doesn't let the organizers lose the courage. This year, visitors can look forward to an extensive supporting program, which, in addition to the musical performances, also includes attractive activities such as city tours with oldie buses and harbor tours on the Elbe. The guests of honor of the festival include Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke, President of the Landtag Britta Stark and actor Udo Schenk.

The Elbland Festival is more than just a cultural highlight; They are part of the identity of Wittenberg and a platform for artists and musicians of different genres. If you are looking for more information about the festival and the supporting program, you can contact the Wittenberge tourist information. The anticipation for this special anniversary edition of the Elbland Festival is great - and not for no reason! Nordkurier reports that… and MAZ Online gives an overview of that Festival program.