It also hosted the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, after Conchita Wurst was victorious in 2014 with "Rise Like A Phoenix". Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, said: “The EBU is thrilled that Vienna has been selected as the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Recommended reading:When is Eurovision 2026? Along with the host city's confirmation, the dates for next year's Eurovision Song Contest have also been revealed. The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arena.

Source: The Times August 20, 2025 06:59 UTC