Overview
- Channel Aid confirmed on May 22, 2026 that it will stage three 'Live in Concert' benefit shows at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg from October 1 to October 3, 2026, headlined by Kontra K and Calum Scott.
- Both artists will perform with the 65-member Lufthansa-Orchestra under conductor Kristjan Järvi, with Kontra K giving two shows that are his only Germany dates this year.
- A Mastercard cardholder presale opens on May 24, 2026 and the general ticket sale begins on May 26, 2026, with venue capacity limited to roughly 1,150 spectators per show.
- Organizers say all concert proceeds will go to multiple nonprofit partners, Mastercard will top up revenues from card-purchased tickets by up to €200,000, and additional digital Channel Aid income will support projects for young people’s education, training and work access.
- Channel Aid has run this benefit series since 2018 with high-profile acts and orchestral pairings, and past editions sold out and generated six-figure donations via live events and streamed digital revenue.