The hosts for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest have been revealed by both the EBU and Austria’s national broadcaster ORF. Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will present all three shows of the 70th edition of the Contest.
Who are this year’s hosts?
Victoria Swarovski is a presenter, model and singer from Innsbruck. She is directly connected with the Swarovski family, known for their luxurious production of diamonds, but has carved out her own path. At the age of 16, she signed a record deal with Sony Music and released several singles. Since then, she has expanded her repertoire, dabbling in modelling and presenting. She has graced the cover of Elle, Glamour and Forbes magazines, and has become a staple of Let’s Dance, Austria’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.
Michael Ostrowski is an actor who has starred in countless Austrian TV shows and films. He has also become a director, helping films come to life. He has already had a Eurovision connection, having worked with 2011 host Anke Engelke in the 2022 film Der Onkel. In recent times, he is still an incredibly popular actor and presenter, hosting glamorous events such as the Amadeus Awards and the Nestroy Theatre Prize.
ORF’s Programme Director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz said of the casting:
Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are two motivated, exciting and extraordinary personalities who will guide us through the spectacular shows of the Eurovision Song Contest. Our goal is to thrill an international audience from all over the world with a sensational TV experience.
We developed a concept and then searched for the right hosts โ and we found them! Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are an exciting and unique pair. Both with great passion for the Contest and two excellent ambassadors for the cause, who will be remembered for a long time with their performance.
The story of Eurovision 2026 so far
The journey to the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off immediately following JJโs win in Basel, when Austriaโs 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 yearโs contest. 35 countries will take part in the competition, the lowest number of competing entries since 2004.
As for the organisation of the competition, the โcore teamโ was revealed in June 2025, with further details about next yearโs competition to be revealed in due course. The shows will take place on May 12th, 14th and 16th.
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News Source: EBU
Photo Credit: ORF
Thomas James