Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna
Following 1967 and 2015, JJ’s glorious victory brings the Eurovision Song Contest final to Vienna for the third time. On May 16, 2026, Europe will vote for its song of the year at the Wiener Stadhalle – in the usual colorful and flamboyant style.
Latest questions & answers about the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Facts
70th Eurovision Song Contest
Venue: Wiener Stadthalle
Final: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Semifinals: Tuesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 14, 2026
Opening Ceremony: May 10, 2026 at Wiener Rathausplatz
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A party for the whole city
Rathausplatz will be transformed into the world’s most beautiful public viewing area for the entire Eurovision week, just as it was in 2015. Beyond that, numerous official side events and parties will keep the celebrations going all across the city. Vienna will present itself as an open-minded and welcoming host: the world capital of music, where everyone is welcome!
Third time in Vienna
Back in 1966, Udo Jürgens secured Austria’s first ever Eurovision victory thanks to his global hit single “Merci, Chéri”. The following year, it took place at the Vienna Hofburg. It would be another 48 years before Conchita Wurst triumphed spectacularly in Copenhagen in 2014 with “Rise Like a Phoenix”. In 2015, all of Austria caught Song Contest fever – especially the host city, Vienna. The same-sex pedestrian traffic light couples, that were introduced back then, have not only become an iconic fixture here, but have spread internationally as well. The 2015 edition of the mega event marked the beginning of a new era for Eurovision, establishing many of the standards that make the Song Contest spectacular and popular today. Countertenor JJ, who trained at the Vienna State Opera, won over the expert jury in particular with his rendition of the song “Wasted Love” and took home the title in 2025.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - JJ, Wasted Love
More information
Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) - Information provided in German language
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
The 70th anniversary of Eurovision will take place in 2026 at the Wiener Stadthalle. The Grand Final is on Saturday, May 16; the two semi-finals are on Tuesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 14.Where will the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 take place?
Vienna’s Rathausplatz will be transformed into the most beautiful fan zone in the world during the Eurovision Song Contest.Where is the official public screening for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026?
- Roland-Rainer-Platz 1, 1150 Wien
- http://www.stadthalle.com
Accessibility
no steps
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
on Sorbaitgasse and in the main car park of the Stadthalle
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Special wheelchair seats in halls D and F. Inductive hearing system in Hall F.
Halls D and F are wheelchair-accessible.
- Rathausplatz, 1010 Wien
