Austria’s capital has it! Vienna has been selected as Host City for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest — a neat full-circle moment for a city that also staged the 60th edition in 2015. The shows will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle, with the Semi-Finals on Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May, and the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May 2026.
Vienna wins the bid for the anniversary edition
Host broadcaster ORF and the EBU confirmed Vienna after a competitive process that examined venue readiness, transport, accommodation and the city’s plan to welcome thousands of fans, media and delegations. “Vienna’s reputation as one of the most musical cities in the world… makes it the perfect Host City for the 70th Eurovision,” said Martin Green, the Contest’s Director. ORF Director General Roland Weißmann praised Vienna’s “economically attractive” and logistically strong offer, while Mayor Michael Ludwig highlighted extensive public spaces and free activities planned around the show week.
When & where
Venue: Wiener Stadthalle – Austria’s largest indoor arena and home of Eurovision 2015 (the 60th edition).
Shows: Semi-Finals 12 & 14 May, Grand Final 16 May 2026.
A familiar stage for Eurovision
Vienna will be hosting the Contest for the third time, following 1967 and 2015. With 2015 marking the 60th edition and 2026 set for the 70th, the Stadthalle once again becomes Eurovision HQ — a milestone-on-milestone symmetry fans will love. Details on the Eurovision Village, EuroClub and other city events will be announced in the coming weeks.
What happens next?
Tickets & participating broadcasters will be revealed later this year via official Eurovision channels.
Further details on the show design, interval acts and city festivities will follow from ORF and the EBU.
What do you think of Vienna as the 70th-anniversary host? Are you most excited for a return to Stadthalle, the city events, or the milestone show itself? Tell us in the comments!
