ARD’s “Immer wieder sonntags” to End After 31 Seasons

Immer wieder sonntags Stefan Mross ARD show cancellation German schlager TV

The long‑running German schlager TV show “Immer wieder sonntags”, first aired in 1995 and produced by the SWR for ARD, will conclude its 31st season in 2026. Hosted by Stefan Mross since 2005, the series will air its final live episode on 6 September 2026 after a total of 13 regular broadcasts and a best‑of special.

The penultimate episode scheduled for 2 August 2026 will feature guests such as the band voXXclub, singer‑songwriter Markus Wohlfahrt, folk‑pop star Stefanie Hertel, Dutch pop vocalist Eloy de Jong and others. The decision to cancel the programme has drawn criticism from artists, with Marie Reim, Anita Hofmann and Alina Wichmann describing the move as “destroying something beloved”.

The show’s format includes live performances, a summer hit parade, cooking segments and audience interaction, and has been a staple of Sunday‑morning television in Germany for over three decades.

Entities: ARD · Allgäuer Festwoche · Dennis Athen · Florian Silbereisen · German schlager TV · Giovanni Zarrella · Immer wieder sonntags · Kerstin Ott · SWR · Stefan Mross

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The TV shows hosted by Florian Silbereisen and Giovanni Zarrella reach a million viewers each. (article 2)
[● 2 SOURCES] Event organiser Dennis Athen expressed frustration about the TV clause affecting his events. (articles 2 and 3)
[● 2 SOURCES] Vincent Gross and Tim Peters also cancelled their appearances at the Wiesmoor event for the Giovanni Zarrella Show. (articles 2 and 3)
[● 2 SOURCES] Kerstin Ott cancelled her appearance at the Wiesmoor event to appear on the Giovanni Zarrella Show. (articles 2 and 3)
[● 2 SOURCES] A contractual clause allows schlager artists to cancel booked live performances to appear on major TV shows. (multiple articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Allgäuer Festwoche's AZ‑Schlagerparty is scheduled for 7 August 2026 at the Stadtparkbühne in Kempten, featuring DJs Double T and DJ Butzi. (article 1)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Schlagernacht der Stars event in Wiesmoor was scheduled for 8 August 2026 with artists including Kerstin Ott, Vincent Gross and Tim Peters. (articles 2 and 3)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The AZ‑Schlagerparty includes performances by young entrepreneurs, regional artists, and a segment on fake‑news detection. (article 1)