Overview

• Wiener Stadthalle will stage the contest, with semi-finals on May 12 and 14 and the Grand Final on May 16, 2026.
• Austria’s public broadcaster ORF and the EBU selected Vienna over Innsbruck following a competitive bid process.
• Austria hosts after JJ won Eurovision 2025 in Basel with “Wasted Love,” securing the country’s right to stage the next edition.
• Vienna’s mayor said the city will allocate about €22.6 million for hosting, including free public events to ensure accessibility.
• Organizers unveiled refreshed branding for the 70th contest, including a simplified logo and a new ‘Chameleon Heart’ icon.