Vienna Confirmed to Host Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Vienna has been officially selected as the host city for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026, following Austria's victory at the 2025 contest in Basel by Austrian artist JJ with his song 'Wasted Love'. This will mark Vienna's third time hosting the event, having previously hosted in 1967 and 2015 after Austrian wins. The Grand Final is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria's largest indoor venue, with semi-finals on May 12 and 14. Vienna was chosen over Innsbruck due to its strong infrastructure, accommodation capacity, and experience in hosting international events. The European Broadcasting Union and Austria's ORF praised Vienna's musical heritage and central European location as perfect for this milestone edition. The city plans to make parts of the festival accessible to the public, emphasizing a broad cultural celebration beyond just the music competition.