The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Vienna, with the Grand Final scheduled for Saturday, 16 May 2026 at the iconic Wiener Stadthalle, and semi-finals on Tuesday, 12 May and Thursday, 14 May.
Several Austrian cities expressed interest in hosting the event. Vienna and Innsbruck were the two cities advancing to final negotiations. Vienna was confirmed on August 20, 2025.
Budget
Hosting Eurovision is a significant financial undertaking. ORF estimates that organising the 2026 contest could cost over €30 million, a substantial increase from the approximately €700,000 required to broadcast the event. This comes amid a €325 million cost-cutting initiative for the broadcaster, and additional financial commitments, including coverage of the men’s football World Cup and the Winter Olympics in 2026.
Tickets
Ticket sale for the next contest begins on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 13:00 CET.
Please check our ticket page for the most up-to-date information.
Confirmed Participants
As a rule, broadcasters have to let the EBU know by October if they will take part. This year the deadline has been extended until 15 December. It is anticipated that around 35-38 countries will take part, with a boycott (so far) confirmed by Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland.