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ZDF-Fernsehgarten Opens 2026 Ticket Presale March 2 at 10 a.m. for 40th-Anniversary Season

Past sell-outs suggest brisk demand for a packed 40th-season lineup.

Overview

  • Tickets go on sale Monday at 10:00 via the ZDF ticket service, announced in a video on the show’s official Instagram by host Andrea Kiewel.
  • The 2026 season runs on Sundays from May 10 through September 27, with no broadcast scheduled on August 9.
  • Ticket prices range from €15 to €30, with table seats, grandstand seats and standing places available.
  • Announced themes include the May 10 “40 Jahre Fernsehgarten” opener plus Schlagerparty, Discofox, 90er Party, Mallorca, Rock im Garten, Italo-Schlager and an Oktoberfest near the finale, with line-ups to be revealed closer to air dates.
  • ZDF’s ticket info prohibits bringing alcoholic beverages and notes only non-alcoholic drinks are sold on site, while Kiewel’s announcement drew a mix of supportive and critical comments.