The Eurovision Song Contest will embark on a major tour to mark the 70th anniversary of the contest for the first time in its history.
The tour will kick off on June 15, about a month after the final in Vienna, and will take place in ten European cities. The route includes London, Hamburg, Milan, Zurich, Antwerp, Cologne, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris, and Stockholm. The concerts will feature both famous winners and favorites from past years, as well as contemporary artists performing their own songs and new versions of iconic hits from the contest’s history.
On February 1, viewers will receive exclusive access to tickets. Full information about the tour will be available on eurovision.com.
At the same time, the anniversary plans are being implemented amid the most profound crisis in recent decades. Five countries – Spain, Iceland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Ireland – have officially withdrawn from the 2026 contest due to Israel’s participation. Their broadcasters have cited the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as the reason for their decision.
As a result, only 35 countries will participate in the upcoming contest, the lowest number since 2004.