Hakuna Matata — Children's Musical Gala at the Beetzsee Regatta Course

An Open-Air Stage for Disney Fans of All Generations

When the sun sets over the Beetzsee Regatta Course on August 20, 2026, and the first notes ring out from the speakers, a magical evening begins for many families from Brandenburg, Berlin, and Saxony-Anhalt. The children's musical gala "Hakuna Matata" takes the audience on a journey through the musical worlds of Disney and the most popular children's films and series. The title says it all — when "Hakuna Matata" from The Lion King is played, the whole hill sings along.

One of Brandenburg's Most Beautiful Open-Air Stages

The Beetzsee Regatta Course is one of Germany's few natural regatta courses. Originally designed for rowing competitions, the shore with its wide water panorama and grandstand has become a unique open-air concert venue. The acoustics of the Beetzsee, the setting sun over the water, and the family atmosphere make the evening a special experience — quite different from a classic theater hall.

Part of the Brandenburgische Wassermusiken

The Hakuna Matata Gala is part of the Brandenburgische Wassermusiken festival (August 20–23, 2026), which comprises four concert days at the regatta course:

• August 20, 2026, 6:00 PM: Hakuna Matata — Children's Musical Gala (Family Concert, from €28.50)
• August 21, 2026, 7:30 PM: IC Falkenberg — Unterstrichen (Rock/Pop, from €39.50)
• August 22, 2026, 7:30 PM: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Benefit Concert, Classical, from €12)
• August 23, 2026, 5:30 PM: A Midsummer Night's Dream — Afternoon Concert (from €12)

The entire event series brings four very different concert experiences to one of Brandenburg's most unusual venues.

What Children Can Experience

• Songs from Disney Classics: The Lion King, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Mulan
• Songs from current children's series and films
• Stage show with singers and dancers
• Open-air atmosphere right by the water
• Sing-along moments for the whole family

Brandenburg an der Havel — The Gateway to the Havel Region

The independent city of Brandenburg an der Havel gives its name to the federal state and is located about 60 km west of Berlin. The Beetzsee Regatta Course is in the Görden district, in the middle of the water landscape that gives the city its special character. Those planning a weekend can combine their family concert with a day at the Beetzsee, a city tour in the old town, or a visit to the nearby Domstift Brandenburg.