# Christmas singing events in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/christmas-singing-events-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-09-15T10:49:41.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Major Christmas singing events are being organized across Germany for the 2026 holiday season.

In Frankfurt, the hr3 Weihnachtssingen is scheduled for December 19 at Deutsche Bank Park. The event, hosted by Tobi Kämmerer, will feature performances by the band The BossHoss and the StreetLIVE family, alongside hundreds of musicians from ‘The Grand Jam’ concert series. Attendees will have access to free lyric booklets, and ticket prices include public transportation.

Separately, the broadcaster ARD has announced a primetime television event titled ‘O du fröhliche - Deutschland singt!’, set to air live on December 23 at 20:15. Centered at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, the broadcast will feature Sarah Connor and Jonas Kaufmann, supported by a big band and various choirs from across Germany. The production intends to link multiple locations, including Rostock, to create a nationwide experience. ARD Program Director Christine Strobl noted the objective is to ‘connect people, create shared experiences and make a piece of cohesion visible and tangible’. Tickets for the Düsseldorf event are currently available, with early-bird pricing starting at 24.90 euros.

## Claims

- ARD is planning a large-scale Christmas singing show titled ‘O du fröhliche - Deutschland singt!’ (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The show will be broadcast live from the Merkur-Spielarena in Düsseldorf on December 23. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The broadcast is scheduled for primetime starting at 20:15. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Performers include pop star Sarah Connor and opera singer Jonas Kaufmann. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- ARD Program Director Christine Strobl stated the show aims to connect people and create shared experiences. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- ARD and D. Live are organizing the Christmas singing event 'O du fröhliche – Deutschland singt!' (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The event is scheduled for December 23, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The event will take place at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Pop singer Sarah Connor and tenor Jonas Kaufmann are confirmed performers. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Parts of the spectacle will be broadcast on ARD. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The broadcast will include connections to other football stadiums, including Rostock. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Early-bird tickets are available starting from 24.90 Euro. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: ARD to broadcast major Christmas singing event from Düsseldorf

ARD will broadcast ‘O du fröhliche - Deutschland singt!’ live from Düsseldorf’s Merkur Spiel-Arena on December 23, featuring Sarah Connor and Jonas Kaufmann.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ard-to-broadcast-large-scale-christmas-singing-show-in-dsseldorf

### 2026-09-15: hr3 Weihnachtssingen to be held at Deutsche Bank Park

The hr3 Weihnachtssingen event will take place on December 19 at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, featuring Alec and Sascha from The BossHoss and host Tobi Kämmerer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hr3-weihnachtssingen-to-be-held-at-deutsche-bank-park

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