The 2026 edition of the event will be its 70th anniversary, with the first held on May 24, 1956, in Lugano, Switzerland.
The latest outing for the contest in Basel saw Austria win with the song “Wasted Love” by JJ, in what was the country’s third win.
With this, Austria won the right to host next year’s competition, and the city has now been confirmed.
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Eurovision 70 in 2026 location revealed
Host Broadcaster ORF and the EBU have selected Austria’s capital, Vienna, to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026, it was confirmed today.
It is the third time Vienna will host the contest, having first brought it to the city in 1967 following Udo Jürgens’ win with “Merci Chérie” in 1966.
It also hosted the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, after Conchita Wurst was victorious in 2014 with “Rise Like A Phoenix”.
Eurovision organisers say Austria’s capital was chosen “following a competitive city bid process” that examined criteria such as facilities at the venue, local infrastructure and the ability to accommodate thousands of visiting delegations, crew, fans and journalists from around the world.
Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, said: “The EBU is thrilled that Vienna has been selected as the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
“Vienna’s reputation as one of the most musical cities in the world, and its location in the heart of Europe, makes it the perfect Host City for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
“The city’s exceptional Stadthalle was a great venue for the 60th Contest in 2015 and we’re very much looking forward to welcoming delegations, artists and fans alike back there next May as the world’s largest live music event celebrates 70 glorious years of being United by Music.
“Together with Host Broadcaster ORF and the city of Vienna we will create a spectacular celebration of music that will reverberate across the world.”
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Along with the host city’s confirmation, the dates for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest have also been revealed.
The Semi-Finals will be held on Tuesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 14.
The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arena.
