Overview
- The show aired live from Munich at 20:15 on ARD with ORF and SRF, switched at midnight to Berlin's fireworks, then continued the celebration from the arena.
- A stacked lineup featured Roland Kaiser, Maite Kelly, Unheilig, Samantha Fox, Howard Carpendale, DJ Ötzi, Ben Zucker and Andy Borg, with surprise spots from Die Draufgänger, Vincent Gross, Nicole and Anna‑Maria Zimmermann.
- Zimmermann used the stage to kick off her 2026 anniversaries and playfully referenced Silbereisen's past on‑air mix‑up of her name.
- Stefan Mross delivered a crowd‑pleasing performance before getting tangled in his in‑ear cable on camera, then presented his first gold record as a fan giveaway item.
- Producers secured BMW Park after FC Bayern moved a basketball game, tickets priced around €80–€140 sold out, and the show's 2024/25 premiere topping four million viewers paved the way for this second edition.