ESC 2026: Fixed for the whole world in the Happel Stadium-roof or not?

ESC 2026: Fixed for the whole world in the Happel Stadium-roof or not?

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Austria, and the Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium is considered a possible venue. This competition is special, because it has been the first ESC in Austria since the victory of Conchita Wurst 2014. Johannes Pietsch alias JJ has provided joy with his song "Wasted Love" in the ESC 2025 in Basel and set the course for an exciting event in two years. When exactly the Eurovision 2026 takes place is not yet fixed, but it is certain: It will be in May 2026, with possible shows on 12.-14. May or 19-21. May, as Eurovisionworld reported.

The Ernst Happel Stadium, the largest stadium in Austria, is faced with the problem that it has no mobile roof. Vienna plans an investment of around 100 million euros, a significant part of which is planned for the construction of such a roof. However, the project for the roof construction is based on resistance from an architectural group and is currently at the Constitutional Court. Therefore, there will be no roof construction by the ESC 2026. Nevertheless, the city is optimistic that the stadium can be a worthy venue for the event even without a roof, as it can hold twice as many visitors with a capacity of around 50,000 spectators as the St. Jakob Park in Basel.

a meeting of the cultures

For the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, twelve countries have already been interested in participation, and the formal registrations must be submitted by mid -October 2025. Tickets are expected to go on sale at the end of 2025. The application process for host cities runs until July 4, 2025, whereby other cities such as Graz and Innsbruck are also interested, but the criteria are clear: the event facility must be comprehensively equipped and primarily available for at least eight weeks.

The Vienna Eurovision Village offers a crisp festival site for live appearances, DJs and public viewing, while the EuroClub is designed for special parties and the official after parties. This promises a great experience that inspires both fans and participants.