"Eurovision 2026 Location and Dates Revealed"
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Austrian public broadcaster ORF have chosen Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle as the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The city of Vienna submitted its application, competing primarily against Innsbruck, and was selected through a competitive process.
Vienna has previously hosted the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 1967 and 2015. The Wiener Stadthalle, Austria's largest indoor arena, will once again play host to the event in May 2026.
The semi-finals of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place earlier in the same week, on Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14. The Grand Final will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle.
ORF, the Austrian broadcaster, will organize the contest in 2026. Austria has won the Eurovision Song Contest on two occasions, and most recently in 2025 with the song "Wasted Love" by JJ.
The Eurovision Song Contest is not just a musical competition, but also a significant cultural event. It attracts thousands of delegations, team members, fans, and journalists from around the world. The event's website provides details about the contest.
It's important to note that the Silk Way Star mega-show will take place in Astana, which is a separate event and not related to the Eurovision Song Contest.
As the preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna begin, excitement is building among fans and participants alike. The city promises to deliver a spectacular event, further cementing Vienna's place as a host city for this prestigious competition.
