Overview
- ARD airs the live “Silvester‑Schlagerbooom 2026 – Die Wunderlichtershow!” from Munich’s BMW Park with Florian Silbereisen hosting and a lineup including Roland Kaiser, Maite Kelly, Unheilig, Samantha Fox and DJ Ötzi, with tickets reported unavailable after selling at €80–€140.
- ZDF’s “Willkommen 2026” moves from Berlin to a floating stage in Hamburg’s HafenCity with Andrea Kiewel and Johannes B. Kerner, featuring acts such as Johannes Oerding, Blue, Kerstin Ott, Ace of Base’s Jenny, ATC and T Seven, with organizers stating the event is self‑financed.
- Responding to criticism from figures such as Francine Jordi and Roberto Blanco about repetitive booking, Silbereisen says he rejects the claim and argues his shows launched many artists’ first major TV appearances, citing names like Helene Fischer and Ben Zucker.
- Industry reports highlight ‘TV clause’ effects on scheduling, with DJ Ötzi shifting an Apolda concert and Maite Kelly skipping a Swiss date due to commitments to upcoming Silbereisen productions.
- Looking ahead, Helene Fischer is slated to make a TV return on January 10 at Silbereisen’s “Schlagerchampions – Das große Fest der Besten” in Berlin.