Rathausplatz Vienna, Public Viewing Song Contest 2015

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Public Screening for Eurovision in Vienna

The grand, colorful live shows of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle. Public screening locations are spread throughout Vienna. Whether outdoors at the Eurovision Village on Vienna’s Rathausplatz, at the Strandbar Hermann, on the stage of the Vienna Volksoper, or at the rustic Ottakringer Brewery—all ESC fans will find their favorite spot for public screening of the ESC in Vienna.

Eurovision Village at Vienna's City Hall Square

In 2026, Vienna’s City Hall Square will once again transform into the world’s most beautiful public viewing location: The Eurovision Village on City Hall Square will be open daily from May 10 to 17, from 2:00 PM to midnight or until the end of the show—free of charge, while space lasts. Both semifinals and the final will be broadcast live here. In addition to the extensive culinary offerings, national and international acts will perform, and a diverse lineup of DJs will really get the crowd going.

Rainbow Parade on City Hall Square with a view of City Hall
© WienTourismus/Paul Bauer

Eurovision on the Beach: Strandbar Hermann

Strandbar Hermann is a popular spot for all kinds of public screenings—including the Eurovision Song Contest. All three live TV shows will be broadcast (May 12, 14, and 16), complete with a selfie station, a ping-pong table, a €1 wheel of fortune, and, of course, that beach vibe! It’s worth arriving early to snag the best seats!

beach bar "Strandbar Herrmann" at the donaucanal at sunset
© WienTourismus/Christian Stemper

Eurovision on Tap: Ottakringer Brewery

Vienna’s largest brewery, Ottakringer, not only produces the official Eurovision Song Contest fan beer, but also hosts a public viewing event in the rustic, historic brewery hall.

Ideal Ottaktinger Event
© Chris Steinbrenner

Grand Finale at the Theater: Vienna Volksoper

The Grand Finale will be screened in the beautiful auditorium of the Volksoper. A total of 1,300 Eurovision fans will have a place here to cheer, share in the excitement, sing along, and celebrate together.

Vienna Volksoper, exterior view
© WienTourismus/Gregor Hofbauer

Additional Public Viewing Locations (Selected)

This list is updated regularly.

  • 25hours Hotel
  • Belvedere 21
  • Gleis//Garten
  • MAK - Museum of Applied Arts
  • Vienna Furniture Museum
  • Ottakringer Brewery
  • Salettl Altes AKH
  • TheLoft
  • U4
  • Urania
  • Vindobona
  • Volkstheater
  • Votiv Kino
  • Votivkirche

Where is the Eurovision Village for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna?

The Eurovision Village is the go-to spot for all Eurovision fans watching the 2026 Song Contest in Austria and will be set up in front of Vienna City Hall on Rathausplatz.

What's on the program at the Eurovision Village on Vienna's Rathausplatz?

The Eurovision Village is a gathering place and party zone. The three live TV shows will be broadcast on the big screen in front of Vienna City Hall (May 12, 14, and 16). In addition, there will be a wide range of culinary offerings, national and international acts, DJ sets, and much more. The opening of Eurovision Week will also take place here on May 10.

From May 10 to 17, the Eurovision Village will be open daily from 2:00 PM to midnight (or until the end of the show) and admission is free.

City Hall Square

  • Rathausplatz, 1010 Wien

Strandbar Herrmann

Opening times
April to the beginning of October
  • Mo - Fr, 12:00 - 02:00
  • Sa - Su, 10:00 - 02:00
  • on holidays, 10:00 - 02:00

Ottakringer Brewery

Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card  discount: -20%
Additional information on the offer:

Normal price: from €19,90 (adults)
Registration for the tour required.
The Vienna City Card must be presented on site.
Meeting point: Ottakringer Brewery Shop, Ottakringer Straße 95, 1160 Vienna

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Guided tours

Ottakringer brewery tours take place all year round from Monday to Saturday and are available for individuals and groups in German and English.
Dates, prices, and booking: www.ottakringerbrauerei.at/en/ottakringer-brewery-tour

Meeting point for guided tours: Ottakringer Brewery Shop, Ottakringer Straße 95, 1160 Vienna

Vienna Volksoper

Accessibility
    Elevator available
    Door 80 cm wide
    Further information

    Seeing eye dogs allowed

    2 Wheelchair spaces available (in stalls, 13 additional wheelchair seats possible, prior notification via phone required 10 days before performance)

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

    Comments

    Elevator not suitable for wheelchairs.

Opening times
  • daily, 15:00 - 01:00

Belvedere 21

Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card  discount: -25%
Additional information on the offer:

-€ 1,50 on the current entry ticket price

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Opening times
  • Tu, 11:00 - 18:00
  • We, 11:00 - 18:00
  • Th, 11:00 - 21:00
  • Fr, 11:00 - 18:00
  • Sa, 11:00 - 18:00
  • Su, 11:00 - 18:00

Open Mondays on public holidays.

Accessibility
    Main entrance

    no steps (Double swinging doors 140 cm wide)

    Car parks Main entrance

    1 Parking spaces for people with disabilities

    Elevator available
    Door 90 cm wide
    Further information

    Seeing eye dogs allowed

    2 Wheelchair spaces available (spaces in the Blickle cinema by the entrance on the right)

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

    Special offers for people with disabilities

    Tactile tours on the architecture of 21er Haus and the sculptures of Fritz Wotrub for blind and visually impaired people. Seating in collection area.

    Comments

    Sitzmöglichkeiten in den Ausstellungen, im Foyer und in der Garderobe.

Gleisgarten

Opening times
  • Mo - We, 16:00 - 00:00
  • Th - Fr, 11:30 - 00:00
  • Sa, 11:00 - 01:00
  • Su, 11:00 - 22:00
Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card  discount: -21%
Additional information on the offer:

€ 15.- instead of € 19,00
Standard ticket price: 19,00€ (on site)
/ 18,00€ (online)
additionally 5% off at MAK Design Shop

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Prices
  • Free admission for young people under 19 years of age
Opening times
  • Tu, 10:00 - 21:00
  • We, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Th, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Fr, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sa, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Su, 10:00 - 18:00

Open on public holidays (also on Mondays)

Accessibility
    Main entrance

    Ramp, with a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the ticket office

    Elevator available
    Further information

    Seeing eye dogs allowed

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

    Comments

    All facilities suitable for wheelchair users, elevator to the exhibition rooms.

Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card  discount: -11%
Additional information on the offer:

Normal ticket price (permanent and special exhibition): €18.00 / reduced price: €16.00

Admission + guided tour of the permanent exhibition incl. themed tours: €23 / reduced price: €21

Sisi Pass (Vienna Furniture Museum, Schönbrunn Palace, Sisi Museum) with the Vienna City Card for €46.00 instead of €51.00

Tickets at www.imperialtickets.com and on site

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Opening times
  • Tu, 10:00 - 17:00
  • We, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Th, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fr, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sa, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Su, 10:00 - 17:00
Accessibility
    Main entrance

    no steps (Double swinging doors 180 cm wide)

    Elevator available
    90 cm wide and 160 cm low , Door 90 cm wide
    Special offers for people with disabilities

    Free admission for one accompanying person for blind or wheelchair-bound visitors. Group tours for people in wheelchairs on request. Special guided tours of the furniture museum on request. For blind and visually impaired visitors: exhibits that have been approved by curators are brought into the visitor area so that they can be touched.

    Comments

    Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the ticket office. Seating for visitors is available in the museum. Barrier-free accessible toilets are located in the ticket hall and in the area of the permanent exhibition on the 1st floor, guide dogs are permitted. Free admission for one person accompanying blind or wheelchair-bound visitors.
    Elevator 3rd-5th floor. Lifting platform to the first floor: door width: 83 cm, cabin depth: 117 cm, cabin width: 75 cm. stepless access to the restaurant / café (from the main entrance).

    Guide and assistance dogs allowed

Salettl Summer Lounge

on the Campus
Opening times
01 April to middle of October
  • daily, 10:00 - 00:00

Bei Schönwetter / in case of good weather

Das Loft

Hotel SO/ Vienna
Opening times
  • Frühstück/Breakfast Mo - Fr, 06:30 - 10:30
  • Sa - Su, 07:00 - 12:00
  • on holidays, 07:00 - 12:00
  • Dinner Mo - Sa, 18:00 - 22:00
  • Su, 19:00 - 22:00
  • Bar Mo - Th, 16:00 - 01:00
  • Fr - Sa, 16:00 - 02:00
  • Su, 17:00 - 01:00

Different opening hours in summer - see website.

U4 Discotheque

Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card  discount: -20%
Additional information on the offer:

Standard ticket price: 10-15 Euro
- 20% discount

Opening times
  • Tu - Sa, 23:00 - 06:00
Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card  discount: -9%
Additional information on the offer:

Standard ticket price: 11€
With Vienna City Card: 10€

Opening times

Guided tours according to event program

Accessibility
    Main entrance

    30 Steps (Swinging doors 80 cm wide)

    Elevator available
    Further information

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

Das Vindobona

Accessibility
    Main entrance

    no steps

    Further information

    2 Wheelchair spaces available (on the right side of the auditorium)

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

    Comments

    Stairlift to auditorium available.

Volkstheater

Opening times

Details see website.

Votiv Cinema

Opening times

Counter opening: 30 minutes before performance commences.

Accessibility
    Further information

    Seeing eye dogs allowed

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

    Comments

    Lift plaforms (width: 70 cm). Wheelchair seats (except foyer - studio).

Votive Church (Votivkirche)

Opening times
  • Tu, 10:00 - 16:00
  • We, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Th, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Fr, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sa, 11:00 - 19:00
  • Su, 09:00 - 13:00


Museum with Antwerp Altarpiece:
Tue - Fri 13:00 - 15:00
Sat 14:00 - 17:00

Accessibility
    Main entrance

    9 Steps

    Side entrance

    no steps (Double swinging doors 80 cm wide)

    Ramp 1300 cm long , 170 cm wide , 20 cm high

    Comments

    The museum is accessible via a spiral staircase and is not barrier-free.

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