Overview
- RTL will air Heidi Klum’s second HeidiFest, which takes place on Thursday, September 17, with a roughly 25-minute preview on linear TV from 20:15 and the full event available on RTL+ from about 20:40.
- The broadcast switch brings the show from ProSieben to RTL for 2026 and reflects scheduling limits set by live sports coverage on linear television.
- Two musical guests are confirmed: Schlager legend Vicky Leandros and Markus Mörl, while reports that Sarah Engels will appear remain unconfirmed.
- Leni Klum has launched a Dirndl capsule with Sportalm Kitzbühel tied to the Wiesn season, with pieces listed online at premium prices such as a €749 cotton dress.
- HeidiFest began in 2025 as an invite-only pre‑Oktoberfest party at the Münchner Hofbräuhaus and its evolution into a televised, streaming-first event highlights the growing commercial mix of celebrity branding, fashion tie-ins and live entertainment.