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This photo taken on Aug. 20, 2025 shows a view of "Light of Creation" lightshow at Votivkirche in Vienna, Austria. The lightshow starting from Nov. 29, 2024 combines innovative lighting effects with atmospheric, mystical music, and creates an ethereal atmosphere that appeals to all senses. (Xinhua/He Canling)

Vienna will host the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026 at the Wiener Stadthalle, marking the city's third time hosting. ORF chose Vienna due to its superior infrastructure, logistics, and economic advantages over Innsbruck.

Austria’s JJ won this year’s competition, held in Basel in Switzerland, with his song Wasted Love – making his home country the 2026 host. The final, set for 16 May, will see tens of thousands descend on the Austrian capital, which is consistently named one of the most expensive in Europe.