Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Vienna

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

Event Overview

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna, Austria. The week of the contest includes three live shows:

Semi-final 1 on Tuesday
Semi-final 2 on Thursday
Grand Final on Saturday

All shows will start at 21:00 CEST.

Host City: Vienna

Vienna, a city rich in culture, shopping, and nightlife, will host the contest. Visitors can explore landmarks such as the Schönbrunn Palace and the Imperial Palace (Hofburg), following the footsteps of Empress Sissi.

Vienna has been synonymous with music for centuries, home to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Johann Strauss.

The Wiener Philharmoniker orchestra, based in Vienna, is renowned worldwide.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Vienna offers strong infrastructure with over 80,000 hotel beds, extensive public transport, and an international airport connecting to more than 65 countries.

Venue: Wiener Stadthalle

The contest will be hosted at Wiener Stadthalle, Austria's largest indoor arena situated in the heart of Vienna at Roland Rainer Platz 1, 1150 Wien.

The arena has a seating capacity of up to 16,000, making it ideal for a large-scale event like Eurovision.

Metro lines serving the venue: U6 (Burggasse-Stadthalle station) and U3 (Schweglerstraße station)

Participants

So far, 31 countries have expressed interest in participating in Eurovision 2026. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

Author's summary: Vienna's rich musical heritage and excellent infrastructure make it an ideal host for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to feature 31 participating countries and thrilling live shows.

Eurovisionworld — 2025-11-04