This weekend marks the opening of this year’s Oktoberfest. Before millions of visitors are expected to flood the tents to raise a glass and celebrate, Heidi Klum (53) is marking her own TV take on Oktoberfest for the second time.
After a string of guests had already been announced, RTL and Klum have now unveiled a full roster of stars who will be taking part. It’s a colorful mix of family members, fashion icons, music stars, and other personalities.
“HeidiFest” with Tom Kaulitz, Naomi Campbell and Whigfield
As with the first edition, Heidi Klum is bringing her family along. According to the broadcaster, her husband Tom Kaulitz, daughter Leni, son Henry Samuel, and Klum’s mother Erna will be in attendance. She will also welcome Kaulitz’s Tokio Hotel bandmates Gustav Schäfer and Georg Listing.
She won’t be the only model on site either. Naomi Campbell and Nadja Auermann have been announced, with Campbell reportedly standing behind the DJ booth. From the top-model circuit, names like Bruce Darnell, Caro Daur, and Barbara Meier are also on the guest list. In total, the roughly 900 guests are said to include Anna Ermakova, Pamela Reif, Frauke Ludowig, Katja Burkard, Frank Thelen, Jana Wosnitza, Angela Finger-Erben, Marianne and Michael, as well as Natascha and Cheyenne Ochsenknecht.
All in all, 24 musical acts will keep the energy high. Among them are 2 Unlimited, Achim Petry, Ireen Sheer, Jenny from Ace of Base, Snap!, Whigfield, Vicky Leandros, NDW star Markus with Yvonne König, Liz Mitchell of Boney M., La Bouche, Katja Ebstein, Isi Glück, Kate Ryan, Rednex, Dr. Alban, Sarah Engels, Mousse T., and Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls.
When exactly does the “HeidiFest” start?
Following the first edition in 2025, which aired on ProSieben, Klum is returning this year to screens on RTL (also via RTL+) with a second “HeidiFest.” “Two more sleeps,” Klum teased on Instagram, showcasing the lineup of acts.
On Thursday, the show kicks off at 6:30 p.m. local Munich time. Host Frauke Ludowig will warm up viewers from Munich with an “Exclusive Special.” At 6:45 p.m., RTL+ will stream a countdown from the green carpet. The HeidiFest broadcast itself starts at 8:15 p.m. on RTL and RTL+.
