Austrian broadcaster ORF has announced a brand-new television show titled Wir sind Song Contest, designed to get viewers in the mood ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
What to Expect from the Show
The programme will look back at the 70-year history of Eurovision with a mix of storytelling, archival moments and live entertainment segments.
The series, hosted by well-known presenter Barbara Schöneberger, will air on April 24, May 1 and May 8, each at 20:15 CET on ORF 1 and ORF ON. Each episode has a specific theme:
- Episode 1: A look at 70 Years of the World’s Greatest Music Show
- Episode 2: Highlights of Austria’s Most Emotional Eurovision Moments
- Episode 3: A celebration of The Most Successful Hits and Heroes from Eurovision’s rich past.
Alongside historical segments, Wir sind Song Contest will feature musical performances, quizzes and special guests, giving fans a fun and engaging way to relive memorable Eurovision highlights, and build excitement ahead of the big contest in May. Tickets for the live studio audience will be made available on ORF’s website starting January 21.
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. The bidding process started in June, with interested cities having until July 4 to submit their bid book. Innsbruck and Vienna were shortlisted, with the latter winning the right to host next year’s contest.
As for the organisation of the competition, the ‘core team‘ was revealed in June 2025, with further details about next year’s competition to be revealed in due course. The shows will take place on May 12th, 14th and 16th.
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News Source: ORF
Photo Credit: ORF / Peter Krivograd
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