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Fans from more than 70 countries to travel to Vienna for 70th Eurovision Song Contest
As it celebrates its 70th anniversary the Eurovision Song Contest is proving once again that music knows no borders, as fans from across the globe prepare to travel to Vienna for the platinum edition of the world’s largest live music event.
Vienna 2026 will see the biggest live audience for the Eurovision Song Contest for several years. The EBU and ORF can reveal that 95,000 tickets for 9 shows have been snapped up by fans from 75 countries and territories worldwide, underlining the truly global appeal of the Contest.
A truly global audience
While host country Austria naturally leads the way with 58% of tickets sold, the international demand is striking – with tens of thousands of fans travelling from across Europe and far beyond to be part of the celebration. Fans from Germany bought the second-largest number of tickets, while British fans are the third biggest group heading to Vienna.
But Eurovision’s reach extends far beyond Europe: Fans are travelling in large numbers from the United States, Australia and Canada. Many are making the journey from as far afield as Brazil, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, UAE, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
And that’s not all, cheering on their favourites in the Wiener Stadthalle will be fans from countries as diverse as the Solomon Islands, Paraguay and Sri Lanka, proving that Eurovision’s appeal truly spans the globe.
In total, 42% of tickets have been purchased by fans from a wide range of countries across Europe and beyond, highlighting the Eurovision Song Contest’s ever-growing international fanbase.
Thousands of Dutch fans are making the journey to Vienna as well as those from Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovenia and returning participating countries Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania.
In its 70th year the Eurovision Song Contest continues to unite audiences not just in Europe but across the globe.
The Top 10 ticket buying countries are:
- Austria
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- United States
- France
- Australia
- Czechia
- Slovakia
- Netherlands
Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, reflected on the Contest’s international appeal ahead of an exciting new launch happening in November:
“What makes the Eurovision Song Contest so special is the way it brings people together, United by Music, and these figures really bring that to life.
To see fans travelling from more than 70 countries – from across Europe and as far away as New Zealand, the Americas and beyond – is incredible.
And it’s great to see so many ticket buyers from Asia as we get ready for the exciting launch of Eurovision Song Contest Asia in November.
There’s a real sense of joy in knowing that people from all over the world will come together in Vienna to celebrate music, culture and connection.
The Eurovision Song Contest isn’t just watched globally – it’s experienced globally, and this year Vienna will truly be at the heart of that.”
Michael Krön, Executive Producer for ORF, added:
“Welcoming fans from more than 70 countries to Vienna highlights the extraordinary reach and enduring significance of the Eurovision Song Contest.
For us as Host Broadcaster, it is both an honour and a privilege that so many people from around the world want to experience this anniversary edition live.
Working closely with the City of Vienna and the EBU, our team is committed to ensuring a well‑organized, safe and truly memorable Eurovision week for everyone involved.”
Norbert Kettner, CEO Vienna Tourist Board said:
“Vienna moves Europe and welcomes the world – and there is no better stage to prove it than the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. The city has always been a place of dialogue, a place where the world comes together through music.
For this anniversary edition, the Wiener Stadthalle will become a festival arena like no other – but the experience goes far beyond the stage.
From the Eurovision Village at Rathausplatz to cultural events across the city and public screenings, it will be a true host city experience that brings Eurovision to every corner of the city. Vienna has something to offer for everyone.“
Vienna becomes the centre of the Eurovision world
During Eurovision week, Vienna will transform into a global meeting point for music fans, as tens of thousands of visitors arrive to experience the shows live at the Wiener Stadthalle and soak up the atmosphere across the city.
From live shows and fan zones to cultural events and celebrations across the Austrian capital, the 70th Eurovision Song Contest promises to be more than a television event – it’s a worldwide celebration of music, diversity and connection.
A few recently released production tickets are still available. Fans can snap up the last remaining ones at oeticket.com.
Source: EBU, Eurovision.tv
Illustration: Who bought the most tickets? – Fans from Vienna – Graphic by Eurovision.com & EBU