Vienna interested in hosting Eurovision 2026
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Vienna interested in hosting Eurovision 2026

May 20, 2025 · Updated August 19, 2025

Following JJ’s victory for Austria on Saturday, cities are already deciding whether to host the 70th anniversary edition of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Among these is the city of Vienna, Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has reported that they are planning to bid to host Eurovision for what would be the third time following them hosting in 1967 and 2015.

[on JJ’s victory] [It was] a great moment for our country – and a wonderful opportunity for Vienna. Vienna is ready to be Europe’s stage again this time.

Michael Ludwig, Mayor of Vienna

ORF has confirmed that they will begin to consider potential locations for next year’s competition in the coming days.