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ZDF Moves New Year’s Eve Show From Berlin to Hamburg’s HafenCity

The relocation follows Berlin’s decision to end subsidies for the Brandenburger Tor celebration.

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Johannes B. Kerner und Andrea Kiewel müssen dieses Jahr woanders Silvester feiern
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Overview

  • ZDF will broadcast "Willkommen 2026" live on December 31 from 20:15, again hosted by Andrea Kiewel and Johannes B. Kerner.
  • The show shifts to HafenCity’s Überseequartier with a floating stage and a midnight fireworks display over the Elbe.
  • On-site capacity in Hamburg is expected to be about 5,000 attendees, far fewer than the roughly 60,000 who gathered in Berlin.
  • Berlin’s funding cutoff led the private organizer to cancel the Brandenburger Tor event, prompting ZDF to secure the Hamburg location.
  • It remains unclear whether Hamburg will provide financial support, with details on artists, logistics and participation to be announced in the coming weeks.