With the deadline to submit its bid to host Eurovision 2026 passing, one of the cities interested; Vienna has publicly confirmed that they have submitted their bid to host the 70th edition of the contest in May 2026.
Vienna asks, “Europe, shall we dance?”
The city officially confirmed the submission of its bid on Thursday, July 3, with its Mayor, Michael Ludwig, submitting the documentation.
Vienna focuses on its ability to host large-scalve events, hotel capacity, as well as sustainability, as the city already has the infrastructure required to host next year’s event. Speaking about the submission of the bid, the Mayor mentions:
With our application today, we are making a clear commitment: We want to bring the Song Contest to Vienna. We are ready! We have proven many times in the past that Vienna is a cosmopolitan city that welcomes event attendees with open arms and offers them a wonderful stay. I am convinced that Vienna is the best location to represent Austria around the world.
Barbara Novak, the City Councillor for Economic Affairs also comments:
With the Eurovision Song Contest, we are showcasing Vienna as a metropolis of solidarity, creativity, and international openness. The Eurovision Song Contest will not only bring profitable economic stimulus to Vienna. Our bid alone demonstrates that Vienna can present itself as a global stage—and that it is both sustainable and inclusive. I am committed to these priorities.
Vienna is not the only city to publicly confirm that they have submitted a bid to host Eurovision 2026, as Innsbruck has also confirmed that it has submitted its bid to host the contest.
The Journey to Eurovision 2026
The journey to the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off immediately following JJ’s win in Basel, when Austria’s ORF accepted the rights to host the 70th edition of the contest. At present, the Alpine nation has not formally addressed its hosting plans. Those are expected to come in July. However, cities across Austria have already begun discussing their thoughts on hosting or not.
The cities that have expressed their wish to host:
The cities that have ruled out hosting:
The Host City for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will be revealed by the EBU and ORF by mid-August.
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News Source: Vienna City Council
Photo Credit: EBU
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Eu quero o Festival Eurovisão da Canção 2026 em Vienna