The “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” is a hit show that traditionally takes place every year on the eve of the first Advent. The Christmas season is officially ushered in with a varied musical program and the opening of the Christmas markets is celebrated. In 2024 there will also be another reason to celebrate: Florian Silbereisen’s show will celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Christmas hit spectacle has been flickering across the screens every year since 2004 – back then under the name “The Advent Festival of Folk Music”.
The “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” is held in Suhl, Thuringia. In addition to Florian Silbereisen, who guides the audience through the show as presenter, there are always numerous prominent guests from the German music and television world. The 2024 anniversary edition is no exception. There are also certain fixed points in the program this time, including the Nuremberg Christ Child, who will make an appearance in the show.
When exactly will the “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” take place in 2024? Which guests will be appearing and how can viewers follow the event on TV and stream? We answer these and other questions here.
“Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” 2024: This is the broadcast date
The “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” will take place this year on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The event begins at prime time at 8:15 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Erste and in the ARD-Transfer library.
Broadcast of the “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” 2024 on TV or stream
As already mentioned, the “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” can be seen free of charge on linear TV in 2024, namely in the regular program of ARD. At the same time, the program can be followed in the stream of the station’s own media library. Anyone who is unable to attend on the evening of November 30th can watch the hit show in full length there after it has been broadcast on TV.
“Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” 2024 in the repeat
The “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” is usually repeated several times on television after the TV premiere. There are also some repeat dates in 2024, which we have listed here:
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Monday, December 16, 2024, 8:15 p.m., MDR
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Monday, December 16, 2024, 10:15 p.m., WDR
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 11:35 a.m., BR
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 12:05 p.m., SWR
These are the guests at the “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” 2024
Some well-known names have now been officially announced as guests at the “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” in 2024. In addition to Florian Silbereisen, the following stars are present at this year’s hit show:
Other well-known names that are being considered for an appearance at the “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights” in 2024 include Michelle, Helene Fischer, Mickie Krause, Howard Carpendale, Barbara Schöneberger, Roland Kaiser and Anna Ermakova. The remaining guests will be listed here in full as soon as their participation in the show is officially confirmed.
A lot is already known about the program: Among other things, the arrival of the Peace Light from the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem is expected, which is intended to remind us of the deeper meaning of Christmas. In addition, a celebrity will once again recite a Christmas story – this year Thomas Gottschalk is expected to take on this task. Another highlight is the appearance of Ella Finally. The singer sings the Christmas classic “Kiss me, hold me, love me” from the fairy tale film “3 Hazelnuts for Cinderella”. This celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.
