Overview
- ORF confirmed Vienna over Innsbruck after a unanimous jury review, citing the capital’s superior infrastructure, logistics and economic offer.
- The final is set for May 16, 2026, with semifinals on May 12 and 14 at the Wiener Stadthalle, returning the contest to the venue used in 2015.
- The EBU’s 70th‑anniversary rebrand debuts the custom typeface “Singing Sans” and a refreshed heart motif, drawing largely negative online reaction and a petition to restore the old logo.
- An Eco Austria study projects more than €700 million in advertising value and positive returns on public spending, as Vienna earmarks up to €22.6 million for hosting.
- Hotel prices in Vienna surged within hours of the announcement, with some properties more than tripling rates for the final weekend, according to local reports.