# The Voice of Germany 16th season premiere

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-voice-of-germany-16th-season-premiere
> Updated: 2026-09-08T10:52:05.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The 16th season of the casting show ‘The Voice of Germany’ is scheduled to premiere on September 11, 2026. The upcoming season will feature a new broadcasting schedule, with SAT.1 and ProSieben alternating episodes on Fridays and Saturdays during weekend prime time.

The coaching panel includes returning members Nico Santos, Rea Garvey, Shirin David, and Michi and Smudo from Die Fantastischen Vier. The show will also introduce new hosts, Matthias Killing and Melissa Khalaj. Additionally, singer Tina Trummer is expected to return to the production in a new capacity. Blind auditions are set to take place in Berlin with over 100 aspiring singers participating.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: The Voice of Germany returns for 16th season in 2026

The 16th season of ‘The Voice of Germany’ premieres September 11, 2026, featuring new weekend prime-time slots, new hosts, and returning coaches including Shirin David and Nico Santos.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-voice-of-germany-returns-for-16th-season-in-2026

### 2026-09-05: Nico Santos returns to 'The Voice of Germany' and announces 2026 arena tour

Singer Nico Santos returns to 'The Voice of Germany' for its 16th season and prepares for a 2026 arena tour and the release of a new personal album.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nico-santos-returns-to-the-voice-of-germany-and-announces-2026-arena-tour

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