Overview
- Organizers confirmed there will be no live TV transmission from 2026, ending the long-running MDR broadcasts.
- The 2026 edition will consist of four in-person concerts on July 31, August 1, August 7 and August 8 at Dresden’s Elbufer.
- Ticket presales open on November 11 at 3 p.m., with purchases personalized and capped at four per fan per date to deter resellers.
- Viewers complained about poor sound during the 2025 TV and stream, and organizers later acknowledged technical errors with MDR that are being reviewed.
- Roland Kaiser rejected cancellation rumors and reaffirmed that the concerts will take place, with higher on-site demand expected.