Vienna is set to transform into a vibrant hub of Eurovision festivities as the city prepares to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026. Beyond the main shows at the Wiener Stadthalle, a diverse and colourful programme of side events promises to immerse fans and visitors in the spirit of the contest across the Austrian capital and beyond.
Eurovision Village at Rathausplatz: The Heart of the Fan Experience
The iconic Rathausplatz (City Hall Square) will once again become the lively Eurovision Village, serving as the central gathering point for fans throughout the contest week. Open daily from Sunday, 10 May, to Sunday, 17 May, the Village offers a packed schedule of free entertainment. Visitors can look forward to live concerts featuring both current and former Eurovision participants, international DJs, a variety of food stands, and public screenings of all the Semi-Finals and the Grand Final.
The Eurovision Village will generally operate from 14:00 until midnight (or until the show concludes). However, on Thursday, 14 May, it will open earlier at 11:00 CEST, and on its final day, Sunday, 17 May, it will close at 19:00 CEST.
EuroClub at PraterDOME: Parties and Themed Nights
For those looking to dance the night away, the official EuroClub will be located at the PraterDOME, running from 11 May to 16 May. This traditional centre for Eurovision night events will host a variety of after-show parties, themed nights, and DJ sets. Tickets are required for EuroClub events.
A detailed schedule of themed nights has been confirmed:
- 11 May: Euro Club Opening Night
- 12 May: Euro Club Ice Night (White Party)
- 13 May: Euro Club Pink Night
- 14 May: Euro Club Carneval
- 15 May: Golden Years Party & Euro Justice Night
- 16 May: Euro Club Kids Disco & Euro Club Glitter Night
The six themed night events will be hosted by Eric Papilaya, who represented Austria at Eurovision.
Opening Ceremony and Turquoise Carpet
The official start to Eurovision week kicks off with the spectacular Opening Ceremony on Sunday, 10 May, in Vienna’s city centre. This event will feature the traditional Turquoise Carpet, where all 35 participating delegations will make their grand entrance, walking from the Burgtheater to Vienna City Hall. Live music, including performances by the Woodstock Allstar Band and the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra, will accompany the delegations.
City-Wide Celebrations and Beyond
The festive atmosphere extends across the entire city, with Vienna offering a wide array of activities such as exhibitions, special museum tours, and various fan actions. The celebrations are not confined to the capital, reaching as far as Krems an der Donau, ensuring that the Eurovision spirit is felt throughout the region.
Additionally, other cultural events like the Vienna Festival, the European Streetfood Festival, and the Flaniermarkt in Neubaugasse will coincide with Eurovision week, offering even more options for visitors.
As Vienna gears up for Eurovision 2026, the comprehensive schedule of side events promises an unforgettable experience for every fan, making the 70th edition a truly immersive celebration of music and unity.
Ongoing Side Events:
- February 19th – May 24th United by Queerness – QVienna, 1050
- March 25 – October 11: Unstoppable. Eurovision Song Contest Highlights at the Museum – House of Austrian History, 1010
- 16.04.–01.07 Cartoon Museum Krems – Krems an der Donau
- May 2nd – May 17th Eurofan Café – various coffee houses, Vienna
- May 2nd – May 17th: Eurovision Song Contest at the TMW – Vienna Technical Museum, 1140
- May 4–17: Images of Tomorrow – Schönbrunn Palace Park & Vienna University of Economics and Business, 1130 & 1020
- 06.05.–08.09 Voice of Nature – Natural History Museum Vienna, 1010
- 10.05.–17.05 Eurovision Village – Rathausplatz, 1010
- 11.05.–16.05 Eurofan House – Vienna Museum, 1040
- 11.05.–16.05 EuroClub – Praterdome Vienna, 1020
Individual events:
April 11
- The Radio Vienna Song Contest Special: Best of Song Contest – Casanova Vienna, 1010
April 14
- Eurovision Song Contest Houses to Live Tour – Haus Leopoldau, 1210
April 15
- Eurovision Song Contest Houses to Live Tour – Haus Augarten, 1020
April 17
- From the archives: 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest – ORF Radiokulturhaus, 1040
April 19
- Heard it. Known it. The Ö1 Eurovision Song Contest quiz – ORF Radiokulturhaus, 1040
April 23
- ESC Special – Vienna Museum Pub Quiz, 1040
April 24
- Eurovision Song Contest Houses to Live Tour – Haus Hetzendorf, 1120
- RSO Concert: 70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest – ORF Radiokulturhaus, 1040
April 28
- Radio Vienna Afterwork – Freiherz Old General Hospital, 1090
April 29
- Your ESC fan bracelet – WIENXTRA Youth Information, 1070
April 30
- Klub66 goes ESC – U4, 1120
May 5
- Eurovision Song Contest Cookbook Presentation – Café Landtmann, 1010
May 6
- Your ESC fan bracelet – WIENXTRA Youth Information, 1070
- Open Loft (Eurovision Song Contest Special) – The Loft, 1160
May 7
- Eurovision Song Contest Children’s Disco – The Loft, 1160
- MUSIC MARKET 2026 – Vienna’s vibrant sounds (Open-air concert) – Floridsdorfer Markt, 1210
May 8
- MUSIC.MARKET 2026 – Vienna’s vibrant sounds (Open-air concert) – Hannovermarkt, 1200
- • Early EVƎ – All Female Party – U4, 1120
May 9
- Shorty Forty – Song Contest Warm-Up Party – U4, 1120
- BEHAVE! Vienna Calling – U4, 1120
- MUSIC MARKET 2026 – Vienna’s vibrant sounds (Open-air concert) – Vorgartenmarkt, 1020
- Board Game Night – ESC Edition – WIENXTRA Youth Info, 1070
- Satellite of Style: Give old clothes a new stage – WIENXTRA Youth Information, 1070
- Dance with Nat-K – WIENXTRA Youth Info, 1070
- 90ies & 2000s Retro Party – Eurovision Song Contest Special – The Loft, 1160
May 11
- Eurovision Song Contest Drinks & Music – Café Museum, 1010
- Eurovision Song Contest Pub Quiz – Crossfield’s Australian Pub, 1010
- EUROBRONSKI Song Contest – Volkstheater, 1070
May 13
- Your ESC fan bracelet – WIENXTRA Youth Information, 1070
- Eurovision Market Contest – Naschmarkt Vienna, 1060
- MUSIC MARKET 2026 – Vienna’s vibrant sounds (Open-air concert) – Meidlinger Markt, 1120
- Eurovision Song Contest Drinks & Music – Café Mozart, 1010
- Eurovision Pub Quiz – USUS am Wasser, 1210
- LIV, LOVE, LAUGH STRÖMQUIST – Volkstheater, 1070
- KUNSTSCHATZI goes Eurovision Song Contest – Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, 1010
- Sound of Europe – The Eurovision Party – U4, 1120
- Queers in the Garden – Official Eurovision Song Contest Side Event Zone – Volksgarten, 1010
May 14
- Eurovision Song Contest Music & Breakfast – Café Landtmann, 1010
- Queers in the Garden – Official Eurovision Song Contest Side Event Zone – Volksgarten, 1010
May 15
- Eurovision Song Contest Music & Breakfast – Café Landtmann, 1010
- Eurovision Song Contest Music & Drinks – Café Landtmann, 1010
- Golden Years Party – Praterdome Vienna, 1020
- MUSIC.MARKET 2026 – Vienna’s vibrant sounds (Open-air concert) – Naschmarkt market area, 1060
- Disco Night – Ottakringer Brewery, 1160
- Best of ABBA – SingAlong – Camera Club, 1070
- DAS LOFT goes Eurovision – The Loft, 1160
- Drag Pre-Event + Birdcage – U4, 1120
- Queers in the Garden – Official Eurovision Song Contest Side Event Zone – Volksgarten, 1010
May 16
- Eurovision Song Contest Music & Breakfast – Café Landtmann, 1010
- ESC Kids Disco – Praterdome Vienna, 1020
- MUSIC.MARKET 2026 – Vienna’s vibrant sounds (Open-air concert) – Brunnenmarkt, 1160
- Eurovision Song Contest Public Viewing – U4, 1120
- Eurovision Song Contest Public Viewing – Vienna Volksoper, 1090
- 2000s & 2010s Retro Party – Eurovision Song Contest Special – The Loft, 1160
- Queers in the Garden – Official Eurovision Song Contest Side Event Zone – Volksgarten, 1010
