The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is set for another run in Vienna
The city of Vienna, Austria, has been chosen as the host for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This will be the third time the event is held in Austria and the second time for Vienna, having previously hosted the contest in 1967 and 2015.
Vienna's successful bid was driven by its established venue, the Wiener Stadthalle, which offers ample capacity, advanced technical facilities, and requires no additional construction. The city's excellent transport connections, including a major international airport and extensive local transit, as well as a wide range of accommodation options, further strengthened its appeal.
Vienna's symbolic connection to Eurovision royalty, such as Conchita Wurst, and its polished, professional image, also played a significant role in its selection. The city represents a "comfort zone" for the event, providing stability and reliability that organizers value for such a large event. Innsbruck, despite its qualities, lacks the same level of Eurovision hosting experience and infrastructure compared to Vienna.
Meanwhile, the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place on May 16 and will be held in Vienna as well. The organizer of the 70th edition of the music event is the Austrian public broadcaster ORF.
Innsbruck, the federal capital of Austria with a population of approximately 2 million inhabitants, was a contender for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, but lost to Vienna. The specific city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has not been specified yet.
In 1966, Udo Jürgens won the Grand Prix (predecessor of the Eurovision Song Contest) in Vienna, and in 2014, Conchita Wurst won the Eurovision Song Contest for Austria.
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