Melissa Naschenweng & Giovanni Zarrella - Die Sommernacht der Schlagerstars 2026
He has catapulted to the top of the German-speaking entertainment industry at breathtaking speed over the last five years: Giovanni Zarrella, singer, host & entertainer. With his unmistakable voice, his irresistible Italian charm, and his 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 been successfully presenting the Giovanni Zarrella Show on ZDF. With new arrangements of major hit songs and exclusive duets, the show provides 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 in the 80s, produced fresh and timeless, radiating pure positive energy.
With a mix of Italo classics, the biggest German hits in Italian, and his own new music titles, the charismatic entertainer will again delight the audience with his great live band in the summer of 2026.
As another star guest, the Austrian singer Melissa Naschenweng will captivate the audience. With her energetic mix of Schlager, pop, rock, and folk sounds, the artist, who grew up in the Lesachtal region of Carinthia, impresses as a true full-blooded musician. Her performances attract a cross-generational audience, celebrating the charismatic powerhouse equally for her down-to-earth nature and her modern, open aura. Melissa Naschenweng loves to play with clichés in her music, break dusty traditions, and unite seemingly opposing elements in her own contemporary style.
In her native Austria, Melissa Naschenweng has long since become 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, Melissa Naschenweng's chart and success meter has been cloudless. And for just as many years, she has shown her unique selling point with unwavering authenticity in a business that otherwise struggles without rose-colored glasses.
"The Summer Night of Schlager Stars" 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.
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