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

Updated 25 September 2025

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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.

Related storyEurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna – Final on 16 May Arena: Wiener Stadthalle

Roland Rainer Platz 1, 1150 WienMetro: U6, station: Burggasse-StadthalleMetro: 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

25 countries have expressed their interest for participation in the contest, which is subject to change:

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