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. “Vienna’s reputation as one of the most musical cities in the world, and its location in the heart of Europe, makes it the perfect host city for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

Each year, the Eurovision Song Contest unites Europe in an extravaganza of cheesy pop hits and lavish performances, so you best believe the logo has to match that vibrant energy. Now (finally), the 2026 Eurovision logo has been revealed, but it hasn't exactly landed with superfans.

The winner of UMK26 will represent Finland in the next Eurovision Song Contest in Austria in May 2026, performing for hundreds of millions of viewers. The 15th edition of the Contest for New Music, UMK26, will be held at Nokia Arena in Tampere on February 28, 2026. The selected artists and songs will be announced, as per tradition, in January.

RTE splashed out just over €385,000 for two weeks in Basel, sending Norwegian singer Emmy to the Eurovision Song Contest. The national broadcaster forked out €50,785 for a hotel for 19 people who were part of the delegation who travelled to Switzerland in May.

Hello Europe, Austria is gearing up in full steam to welcome the Eurovision bandwagon along with its glam, glitz and glitter for the third time in ESC