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Ebreichsdorf's ESC hopes: Dream of Como City shattered!
Ebreichsdorf wanted to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Como City, but the application failed due to deadlines and competition.
Ebreichsdorf's ESC hopes: Dream of Como City shattered!
Ebreichsdorf's hopes of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 have now finally been dashed. The reason for this disappointment is the difficulties and time pressure that the community has been exposed to in recent months. Ebreichsdorf, known for the new Comer City venue, planned the event with great commitment, but ultimately was unable to submit a suitable application. Luke Comer, the Irish construction tycoon and new owner of the former Magna Racino, had big plans for the contest, including a temporary venue for up to 20,000 people and space for 30,000 at public viewing events. A press center for 1,500 reporters was also planned to meet the needs of the event. oe24.at reports that discussions with community representatives showed that there was not enough time for a decision, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the project.
Managing director Siegmund Kahlbacher expressed his understanding of the situation, but was disappointed about the opportunities presented. The location, about 20 km from Vienna International Airport, was considered potentially attractive, but had to compete against strong applications from major cities such as Vienna and St. Pölten. eurovisionfun.com highlights that Ebreichsdorf and St. Pölten were the only interested parties in Lower Austria and that both applications probably could not meet the requirements of the competition.
Background of the Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest, organized by the European Broadcasting Union since 1956, is one of the oldest and most traditional music events in the world. According to Statista, around 170 million viewers watched the 69th edition of the contest, which took place in Basel, Switzerland, in 2025. This year Austria celebrated its third win at the ESC with the victory of the artist JJ and the song “Wasted Love”. Since then, interest in the event has steadily increased, although some participating countries, such as Germany, have achieved poor placings in recent years.
The coming years could bring further challenges for smaller towns like Ebreichsdorf, which compete to host such large events. Despite the failed bid, the Eurovision Song Contest remains a major cultural event and continues to attract millions of fans worldwide, even as competition becomes increasingly fierce.