Austria’s capital Vienna has been selected by host broadcaster ORF and the EBU to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.
Austrian public broadcaster ORF will stage next year’s competition following JJ’s win in Basel on 17 May with “Wasted Love”, giving his country its third Eurovision Song Contest win.
The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arena, with Semi-Finals earlier the same week on 12 May and 14 May.
Vienna hosted the first contest to be held in Austria in 1967 following Udo Jürgens’ win with “Merci Chérie” in 1966. It also hosted the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, following Conchita Wurst’s victory in 2014.
Austria’s capital was chosen to welcome delegations from participating public broadcasters following a competitive city bid process that examined facilities at the venue, local infrastructure and the ability to accommodate thousands of visiting delegations, crew, fans and journalists from around the world, amongst other criteria.
Further details about the shows and accompanying events will be announced in the coming weeks and months.
