Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Hosts Announced in Austria

Vienna: It has been revealed today that Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, APA reports, citing eurovoix.com. The EBU and the Austrian broadcaster have confirmed that the duo will lead the hosting duties for all three nights of the event. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be held in Vienna following JJ's victory for Austria with the song 'Wasted Love' in Basel. A total of 35 countries are set to participate in the contest. The semi-finals are scheduled for May 12 and 14, with the Grand Final slated for May 16. The event will take place in the Wiener Stadthalle, the venue that previously hosted the contest in 2015, which has a capacity to accommodate up to 16,000 spectators. This 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest marks a significant cultural event, drawing attention and participants from across Europe and beyond, highlighting Vienna as a central hub for international music and entertainment .