Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Vienna
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria in May 2026, after JJ's victory in Basel. Find all the information about Eurovision 2026: Date, City, Participants, Arena, Eurovision Village and Euroclub
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Date: When is Eurovision 2026?
The Eurovision week will have three shows: Semi-final 1 on Tuesday, Semi-final 2 on Thursday and the Grand Final on Saturday:
- Semi-final 1: 12 May 2026
- Semi-final 2: 14 May 2026
- Grand Final: 16 May 2026
All three live shows will start at 21:00 CEST
City: Vienna
Capital Vienna will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This romantic city is rich of culture, shopping and nightlife. Visit the famous Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and follow the footsteps of Sissi.
Discover the cities musical history: Vienna has been synonymous with music for centuries, and was home to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Johann Strauss. Their Wiener Philharmoniker is one of the world's top orchestras.
Vienna is also highlighting its robust infrastructure, with over 80,000 hotel beds, extensive public transport, and an international airport offering connections to more than 65 countries.
Arena: Wiener Stadthalle
Roland Rainer Platz 1, 1150 Wien
Metro: U6, station: Burggasse-Stadthalle
Metro: U3, station: Schweglerstraße
The Austrian capital will host the contest at the Wiener Stadthalle.
Wiener Stadthalle is the largest indoor arena in Austria, located right in the heart of Vienna. With a seating capacity of up to 16,000, it is perfectly suited for hosting a large-scale event like the Eurovision Song Contest. The venue has a long history of staging international concerts, sporting events and major television productions. In 2015, it successfully hosted Eurovision.
The arena is centrally located and easily accessible by metro and tram, making it convenient for fans and delegations alike. Wiener Stadthalle also provides facilities for press, delegations and VIP guests, ensuring smooth operations throughout the contest week.
Participants
31 countries have expressed their interest for participation in the contest, which is subject to change:
Changes from Eurovision 2025
WELCOME BACK
3 countries didn't participate in Eurovision 2025, but will be back for Eurovision 2026:
AWAITING ISRAEL DECISION
6 countries from Eurovision 2025 have postponed their decision on participating in Eurovision 2026 until the EBU reaches a decision regarding Israel's participation:
PENDING
3 countries from Eurovision 2025 have not yet announced their participation in Eurovision 2026:
Tickets
Tickets usually go on sale in December/January, so we expect the tickets for Eurovision 2026 to be released late 2025. Read more: How to get tickets for Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision Village: Vienna Town Hall Square
Rathausplatz, 1010 Wien
Metro: U2, station: Rathaus
Eurovision Village is the official festival area during Eurovision Song Contest 2026, and will be at the Vienna Town Hall Square (Rathausplatz).
The square will be open from Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 May for everybody. Each day from 11:00 to midnight. All events will be free to attend.
In Eurovision Village you can watch live performances by artists, DJs, special events and public viewing of the shows broadcast live from the Wiener Stadthalle.
EuroClub: Vienna City Hall
Rathausplatz, 1010 Wien
Metro: U2, station: Rathaus
The EuroClub is the venue for some special parties, the official after parties and performances by participants. EuroClub 2026 will be at Vienna City Hall.
