The Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year (of course), and we're putting on our glitter and strapping on our heels in anticipation.
Here's everything we know so far about the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
- When is Eurovision 2026?
- Which country is hosting Eurovision 2026?
- Who are your hosts in Vienna for Eurovision 2026?
- Who will be the Australian hosts for Eurovision 2026?
- Who will be representing Australia at Eurovision 2026?
- What is the Semi-Final lineup?
- Who won Eurovision 2025?
- How long has Australia competed in Eurovision?
- Who has previously represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?
When is Eurovision 2026?
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna, Austria (CEST) on Tuesday 12 May (First Semi-Final), Thursday 14 May (Second Semi-Final) and Saturday 16 May (Grand Final) 2026. Dates shown are in local time for Austria.
Which country is hosting Eurovision 2026?
Thanks to JJ's incredible win in Basel, Switzerland last year with their song 'Wasted Love', Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time in 2026, having previously staged the competition in 1967 and then again in 2015.
This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be taking place in Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria.
Who are your hosts in Vienna for Eurovision 2026?
Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
Two multi-talented artists in many creative fields, each with plenty of presenting experience behind them, ORF announced the presenting pair on Thursday, 29 January.
Victoria Swarovski, from Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria, is a TV presenter, entrepreneur, model, designer and singer. Michael Ostrowski, from Leoben in Austria, is an actor of film and TV, as well as being a popular presenter.
Who will be the Australian hosts for Eurovision 2026?
Logie-award winning presenter Tony Armstrong and multi-hyphenate entertainer and global icon Courtney Act will yet again take the helm of the commentary booth, this time at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria.
Who will be representing Australia at Eurovision 2026?
Watch this space and follow us on SBS socials to be among the first to know!
What is the Semi-Final lineup?
Here is the official list of countries competing in the Eurovision 2026 Semi-Finals.
The precise running order for the two Semi-Finals will be determined by the end of March.
For Vienna 2026, both a public vote and a jury vote will determine the Top 10 countries from each Semi-Final. These will then progress to the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
Who won Eurovision 2025?
After battling it out against 36 other countries, Austria's entrant JJ took home the big prize with their song 'Wasted Love'.
JJ wowed crowds and more than 160 million watchers worldwide with their ballad turned club anthem featuring stellar operatic vocals.
"Thank you to you, Europe, for making my dreams come true," the 24-year-old told SBS.
"Love is the strongest force in the world. Let's spread more love.
"This is beyond my wildest dreams. It's crazy."
It is the third time Austria has won Eurovision, with Udo Jürgens taking home the top spot in 1965 and Conchita Wurst in 2014.
How long has Australia competed in Eurovision?
This year marks the eleventh anniversary of Australia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Although Australia was included in Eurovision 2014 with a guest appearance from Jessica Mauboy, our official first entry into the contest was in 2015 with Guy Sebastian's song Tonight Again.
Who has previously represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?
The artists who have previously represented Australia at Eurovision are:
- Guy Sebastian with 'Tonight Again' (2015)
- Dami Im with 'Sound of Silence' (2016)
- Isaiah Firebrace with 'Don't Come Easy' (2017)
- Jessica Mauboy with 'We Got Love' (2018)
- Kate Miller-Heidke with 'Zero Gravity' (2019)
- Montaigne with 'Technicolour' (2021)
- Sheldon Riley with 'Not the Same' (2022)
- Voyager with 'Promise' (2023)
- Electric Fields with 'One Mikali (One Blood)' (2024)
- Gojo with 'Milkshake Man' (2025)
You can watch every single one of Australia's performances at Eurovision below:
In 2016, Dami Im finished second with her song 'Sound of Silence' at the Stockholm Grand Finals. She lost out to Ukraine's Jamala.
Im is among five top ten finishes, including Guy Sebastian, Isaiah Firebrace, Kate Miller-Heidke and Voyager.
Stay tuned to the SBS Eurovision website for updates: sbs.com.au/Eurovision #SBSEurovision
