Eurovision Vienna 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is broadcast from Vienna, Austria.

First semi final is scheduled on May 12, second Thursday May 14 and Grand Final on Saturday May 16 2026.

All you need to know about visiting Eurovision 2026

Why stay home, when you can join the Eurovision family and watch the live shows in the audience, waving your flag! Or join thousands of others and watch together in the Eurovision Village. There is always a great atmosphere in the city organising Eurovision.

In this Eurovision special we keep you up to date on the event dates and hosting city. How to join Eurovision live shows, how to get tickets, where to stay and a list of pre-parties and concerts around Europe.

The parties Euroclub, EuroFancafe & EuroVillage

Whether you have those live show tickets or not, there are plenty of opportunities to soak up the songs. Most likely, like every year, Rotterdam will offer a couple of party venues for the all visiting fans.

The parties Euroclub, EuroFancafe & EuroVillage

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Tickets Eurovision 2026

Every year there is a run on tickets, especially for the Grand Final tv show.

Tickets Eurovision 2026

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Where to stay?

Many hotels in Turin for Eurovision are sold out already. So hurry!

Where to stay?

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The Song Contest for first timers

You have watched the Eurovision Song Contest on television as long as you can remember. Ever wondered if you could attend the Finale yourself?

The Song Contest for first timers

Eurovision parties and events coming up

The dates: May 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 dates:

Tuesday 12 May 2026 (first semi Final)
Thursday 14 May 2026 (second semi Final)
Saturday 16 May 2026 (the Grand Final)

All Jury Finals take place on the day before the TV live shows with the family dress rehearsal shows in the afternoon before the big night. General rehearsals will start the week before, but these can only be attended by journalists.

The venue

The venue to host Eurovision 2026 is Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arena

Eurovision concerts and pre-parties

he ESC is not just a great event to watch on television, it's even more fun to travel to the organising city and meet up with fans from all of Europe! Whether you have tickets or not.

If you do not have the opportunity to visit the Contest itself, you always can visit and enjoy one of the pre-shows throughout Europe to see the performers live. The biggest and most anticipated show of the season is Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. Do not miss that one!

Europe, start booking now!

If you want to visit Eurovision, make sure you book a hotel in Vienna. Hotels are a bit expensive and rooms are limited in this high season, so make sure you have a hot spot during the two weeks of the event right in the city centre.

Turin hotels, map and apartments