Ebreichsdorf in ESC fever: Mega event is planning a billionaire 2026!

Ebreichsdorf in ESC fever: Mega event is planning a billionaire 2026!

Ebreichsdorf, Österreich - The Irish billionaire Luke Comer plans to position the city of Ebreichsdorf as the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The choice fell on Comer City, the former Magna Racino, the comer as the ideal location for the famous competition. Ebreichsdorf wants to challenge Vienna and has ambitious plans to organize a major event.

According to the planned infrastructure measures, stands with a capacity of 20,000 seats are built. In addition, offers for public viewings for up to 30,000 spectators should make the competition a real festival. A media center with 1,500 jobs for the International Press is also planned.

development opportunities for the region

The managing director of Comer City, Sigmund Kahlbacher, emphasizes the development opportunities for Ebreichsdorf and sees potential cooperation with the neighboring state capital Vienna. However, the region also looks back on past challenges. Large events, such as the Metallica concert and the Hip-Hop Festival Rolling Loud, led to logistical problems and long waiting times for shuttle buses that were criticized by the visitors.

In order to avoid these difficulties, Comer promises comprehensive improvements. This includes a new railway line, a modernized train station and a direct motorway connection, which are intended to significantly increase the accessibility of the event location. The proximity to downtown Vienna and the Vienna-Schwechat Airport is considered an additional location advantage.

competition and vision

Ebreichsdorf sees itself in a competition with other applicants such as Vienna and St. Pölten. Despite the assessment that the opportunities for the contract could be low, the will to apply shows strong determination. The goal is not only to design the event as a musical competition, but as a festival for all citizens, taking into account public viewings and shuttle solutions.

On the context of the Eurovision Song Contest, it should be noted that Basel will host the competition in May 2025. In the city, the fair district will play a central role in the celebrations. Thousands of fans who may not be able to purchase tickets are expected to experience the atmosphere live and to take part in events. For these fans, an official fan zone called "Eurovision Village" is set up, which should serve as a multicultural meeting point. The facilities of the trade fair quarters are ideal for public transmissions, concerts and parties, which will give the event in Basel a special framework.

The decision on the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be made in the coming months. Ebreichsdorf hopes for a positive decision and sees this application a chance of a major historical event.