Ebreichsdorf fights for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026!

Ebreichsdorf fights for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026!

Ebreichsdorf, Österreich - Ebreichsdorf in Lower Austria has great ambitions to become the venue for the famous Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The Irish billionaire Luke Comer, new owner of the former Magna Racino, is planning the development of Comer City as an event location for this international top -class music event. With a planned infrastructure that includes 20,000 seats and 30,000 areas for public viewings, Comer is confident that the venue Ebreichsdorf has the potential to have a major impact on the global music scene. The press center is also intended to offer 1,500 places for journalists to promote reporting. According to oe24.at Managing Director Sigmund Kahlbacher emphasizes the possibility of cooperation with Vienna, which could further increase the attractiveness of the location.

The region has to deal with challenges, especially after the previous major events such as the concerts of Metallica and at Rolling Loud, which led to considerable traffic chaos and were criticized. In order to meet these challenges, improvements in transport connections are planned, including a new railway line, a fresh train station and a direct motorway connection. The proximity to downtown Vienna and the Schwechat Airport is seen as a further advantage for Ebreichsdorf to attract many international visitors.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The Eurovision 2026 will take place in Austria in May, the exact data is not yet known. The event comprises three shows: the first semi -finals on Tuesday, the second semi -finals on Thursday and the grand finale on Saturday. Possible dates for the first semi -finals are April 28, April 30 and May 2, while the final is planned for May 5, May 7 and 9. The events will probably take place between May 12 and 16, but the corresponding data must still be confirmed. Interestingly, the schedule could be influenced by other sporting events, such as the UEFA Champions League, which take place in the last days of April and early maize Eurovisionworld.com.

Several cities have expressed their interest, including Graz, Innsbruck, Linz, Oberwart, St. Pölten and Vienna, with Ebreichsdorf standing out as an outstanding candidate. The Austrian radio (ORF) will create a "Host City Bid Book" that explains the requirements and criteria for the selection of the host city. A shortlist with a maximum of three cities will be expected next June 2025, and the final decision on the host city is to be announced in July 2025.

The story of the Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international singing competition that has been held by the European Radio Union (EBU) since 1956. In the past, the competition has already been held twice in Austria, both times in Vienna, in 1967 and 2015. This history and past success could also motivate Ebreichsdorf to position itself as a worthy venue. Last but not least, the organizers strive to shape the event as a folk festival that not only includes the competition contributions, but also numerous public viewings and shuttle solutions wikipedia.org.

Nevertheless, there is considerable competition for the song contest, the opportunities for Ebreichsdorf are currently being considered low. Despite these challenges, the goal of making the event an unforgettable experience for fans and participants remains unbroken. The organizational requirements and preparations will continue to intensify in the coming months, while all eyes are directed to the decision -makers.