ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster and the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) announced the name of the 2026 Eurovision host city and venue after a nail biting and thrilling selection. We will be flying to the Imperial Austrian capital of Vienna, famous for its regal splendour and beauty! Eurovision fans can now plan their trips to Austria and book their flights and accomodation.
Vienna will have the grand honour of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time in Eurovision history thanks to JJ’s magnificent victory at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest last May in Basel. The Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna will welcome Europe and Australia at the forthcoming Eurovision edition on 12, 14 and 16 May.
The first time Vienna hosted the event was back in 1967 when Sandie Shaw gave the UK its first Eurovision victory with Puppet on a string. Then in 2015 the competition returned to the Imperial capital for the second time when Sweden’s Mans Zelmerlow stormed to victory and gave Sweden its 6th Eurovision victory.
A total of 2 cities with their respective venues were in contention to host Europe’s favorite television show- the Eurovision Song Contest: Vienna with its Wiener Stadthallen and Innsbruck with its Olympiaworld. After a tough and tight competition the honour of hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has been awarded to the Wiener Stadthallen and Vienna.
Vienna is a very well connected to many European and international cities with many airlines offering direct flights from many cities throughout the continent and overseas. Eurovision fans will now be able to plan their forthcoming trip to Austria and book their flights and accomodation for Eurovision 2026. The city has much to offer: magnificent and lavish palaces, museums, restaurants, cafes, nightlife, parks, operas, musical concerts, castles, architecture, imperial gardens, horse riding schools and fountains. Vienna boasts of a and rich historical and cultural heritage.
Vienna 2026
Furfther information about the Eurovision 2026 Euroclub, Eurovision Village, ticket sales and official list of competing countries will be unveiled in the coming weeks and months.
Roland Weißmann ( ORF Director General) says:
After thorough examination and based on a unanimous jury assessment, ORF concluded that Vienna’s offer is not only the most attractive in terms of infrastructure and logistics but also economically. The Contest is a celebration for all of Austria, which we will all be proud of.
Martin Green ( Eurovision Director) says:
The EBU is thrilled that Vienna has been selected as the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
Vienna’s reputation as one of the most musical cities in the world, and its location in the heart of Europe, makes it the perfect Host City for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
The city’s exceptional Stadthalle was a great venue for the 60th Contest in 2015 and we’re very much looking forward to welcoming delegations, artists and fans alike back there next May as the world’s largest live music event celebrates 70 glorious years of being United by Music.
Together with Host Broadcaster ORF and the city of Vienna we will create a spectacular celebration of music that will reverberate across the world.
Michael Ludwig (Mayor of Vienna) says:
In Vienna, we can be proud that our city has been selected by the EBU and ORF as the most suitable Host City for one of the world’s largest events.
We submitted a convincing overall package with enormous accommodation capacities, excellent infrastructure, and a lot of experience in hosting international events. Additionally, we placed great emphasis on offering numerous Eurovision Song Contest events in public spaces that can be visited free of charge.
As the Mayor of Vienna, it is very important to me that cultural events are accessible to everyone, regardless of the size of their wallet. As the Mayor of Vienna, I am, of course, pleased that Vienna was able to prevail and that Austria can represent itself again next year. We will have a great May together; I am convinced of that.
Mr. Norbert Kettner (Vienna Tourism Director) says:
Vienna and the Eurovision Song Contest are a perfect match: the cosmopolitan capital of music and the world’s largest music show. Vienna and Europe will be United by Music again in 2026. We look forward to the proven partnership with ORF and EBU and are working with great energy to build on the great success of 2015 next year. Vienna offers ideal conditions for this: over 80,000 hotel beds, excellent connections by plane and train, and a proven event infrastructure. This gives ORF the freedom to focus entirely on what matters – an unforgettable show.
