Melissa Naschenweng & Giovanni Zarrella - Die Sommernacht der Schlagerstars 2026
He has catapulted to the top of the German-speaking entertainment industry at an astonishing speed over the last five years: Giovanni Zarrella, singer, host & entertainer. With his unmistakable voice, irresistible Italian charm, modern interpretations of Italian classics, as well as major German and international hits, he has become an absolute superstar in recent years. Since September 2021, he has successfully presented the Giovanni Zarrella Show on ZDF. With new arrangements of great hit songs and exclusive duets, the show creates unique musical moments.
His passion for music has always been at the center of his life, and at his summer open airs in 2024 and 2025, he thrilled thousands of spectators in sold-out venues.
In April 2025, Giovanni Zarrella released his fourth solo album "UNIVERSO" - for the first time with his own, self-written songs - pop songs that travel back to the heyday of Italo disco pop of the 80s, while being produced fresh and timeless, radiating pure positive life energy.
With a mix of Italo classics, the biggest German hits in Italian, as well as his own, new music titles, the charismatic entertainer will once again delight the audience with his fantastic live band in the summer of 2026.
Another star guest will be the Austrian singer Melissa Naschenweng, who will captivate the audience. With her energetic mix of schlager, pop, rock, and folk sounds, the artist who grew up in the Lesachtal in Carinthia proves to be a true all-round musician. Her performances attract a cross-generational audience that celebrates the charismatic powerhouse equally for her down-to-earth nature and her modern, open charisma. Melissa Naschenweng loves to play with clichés in her music, break dusty traditions, and unite seemingly opposing forces in her own contemporary style.
In her Austrian homeland, Melissa Naschenweng has long been a megastar and has developed into one of the most successful and popular artists in the country within just a few years.
For five years, the charts and success barometer have been cloudless for Melissa Naschenweng. And for just as many years, she has shown with unwavering authenticity her unique selling point in a business that otherwise struggles without rose-tinted glasses.
"Die Sommernacht der Schlagerstars" is more than a concert - it is a celebration of music, emotions, and togetherness. Giovanni Zarrella and Melissa Naschenweng take their audience on a musical journey full of passion, temperament, and warmth.
The presale starts on 30.09.25