Latest News About Eurovision 2026

Here’s the latest publicly reported picture of Eurovision 2026, based on recent coverage.

• Event host and dates: Eurovision 2026 is set to take place in Vienna, Austria, with the final reportedly on May 16, 2026. This follows Vienna hosting the contest previously and is consistent with the 70th edition framing.[5][6]
• Participating countries: Reports indicate around 35 countries were planned to participate in 2026, though some withdrawals and debates over Israel’s participation created uncertainty among several broadcasters. The exact lineup can shift as the Eurovision year progresses.[3][6][5]
• National selections and preparations: Several countries were advancing national selection processes for 2026, including Austria’s “Wer singt für Österreich?” for the host year, Germany’s Das Erste national final, and Luxembourg’s fresh selection process. These developments reflect a broad build-up across Europe to Vienna 2026.[1][2][5]
• Notable developments: There was ongoing discussion about potential withdrawals related to Israel’s participation and broader governance around the event, with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) General Assembly vote later in 2025-2026 timeframe expected to influence the final participating lineup.[2][6]

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