2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna: What Visitors Need to Know

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will once again put Vienna on the international music scene. Here, visitors can find key information about dates, the venue, the supporting program, and official ticket details.

The Eurovision Song Contest is coming to Vienna in 2026. Following JJ’s victory with “Wasted Love,” the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place from May 12 to 16, 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle. The two semifinals will be held on May 12 and 14, with the final taking place on May 16, 2026. The show will be hosted by Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski.

For decades, the ESC has been one of Europe’s most famous music events. Since 2023, the competition has permanently adopted the motto “United By Music.” A revamped brand design will also be introduced for the 70th anniversary. The central new design element is the “Chameleon Heart,” which adapts to the host country and the occasion.

This competition is nothing new for Vienna. Following 1967 and 2015, 2026 will mark the third time the city has hosted the Eurovision Song Contest. The venue will once again be the Wiener Stadthalle, which will thus serve as the Eurovision venue for the second time since 2015.

In addition to the live shows, Vienna will also host an official supporting program. The Eurovision Village, featuring public viewing, will take place from May 10 to 17, 2026, at Vienna’s Rathausplatz. The Opening Ceremony with the Turquoise Carpet is scheduled for May 10. The Euro Club will take place from May 11 to 16, 2026, at the Praterdome.

According to the EBU, 35 broadcasters will participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. As the host country, Austria is automatically qualified for the final.

Anyone interested in tickets should use only official sources of information. WienTourismus provides updates on the current ticket status and directs visitors to Oeticket’s official resale platform, fanSALE, for legal resales at the original price. The platform also offers practical information on the show formats, as well as admission and the event schedule.

This makes the 2026 ESC in Vienna not just a TV show, but a multi-day music event with programming throughout the city. WienTourismus provides up-to-date information on tickets and visitor inquiries here.