Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Vienna

We will update this page with all information about Austria 2026 as it becomes available···

The Eurovision week will feature 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 and will be hosted by Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski.

Capital Vienna will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This romantic city is rich in culture, shopping, and nightlife. Visit the famous Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and follow in the footsteps of Empress Sissi.

Discover the city’s musical heritage: Vienna has been synonymous with music for centuries and was home to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Johann Strauss. The Wiener Philharmoniker is one of the world’s leading orchestras.

Vienna also highlights its strong infrastructure, with over 80,000 hotel beds, extensive public transportation, and an international airport offering connections to more than 65 countries.

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.

35 countries will participate at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026:

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3 countries didn't participate in Eurovision 2025, but will be back for Eurovision 2026:

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5 countries from Eurovision 2025 will not participate in Eurovision 2026:

The ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 started on 13 January 2026 and you had to pre-register before 18 December 2025 to participate in the ticket sale. Read more: How to get tickets for Eurovision 2026.

Rathausplatz, 1010 WienMetro: U2, station: Rathaus

Eurovision Village is the official festival area during Eurovision Song Contest 2026, and will be at the Vienna Town Hall Square (Rathausplatz).

The square will be open from Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 May for everybody. Each day from 11:00 to midnight. All events will be free to attend.

In Eurovision Village you can watch live performances by artists, DJs, special events and public viewing of the shows broadcast live from the Wiener Stadthalle.

Riesenradplatz 7, 1020 Wien

Metro: U1, U2, station: Praterstern

Train: Wien Praterstern

EuroClub is the venue for special parties, official after-parties, and performances by the participants. There will also be public screenings of the three live Eurovision shows on 12, 14 and 16 May.

EuroClub 2026 will take place at the Prater Dome from 11 to 16 May. The venue spans three floors and has a capacity of around 2,500 people. The following themed nights have been confirmed:

• 11 May, 22:00 CET – Opening Night (€20)
• 12 May, 20:00 CET – Ice Night – White (€20)
• 13 May, 22:00 CET – Pink Night (€25)
• 14 May, 20:00 CET – Carnival (€25)
• 15 May, 22:00 CET – Euro Justice (€25)
• 16 May, 20:00 CET – Glitter Night (€35)

Tickets can be purchased for individual nights, or you can buy a weekly pass for €120. Tickets are available via euro-club.at