Preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, with the first semi-final scheduled for May 12, the second for May 14, and the grand final for May 16, 2026. Organizers officially revealed the stage design and lighting on April 28, featuring a square layout with an extended runway. Greece’s representative, Akylas, will perform his song 'Ferto' in the fourth position during the first semi-final. Reports on his betting ranking vary, with some sources placing him fourth and others noting fluctuations between second and fifth place. It has been confirmed that Parthena Chorozidou will join him on stage during his performance. Production rehearsals without artists have already commenced to test technical feasibility. A total of 34 countries are participating in this year's competition.