International Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna sold out in record time
The Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna is sold out. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that practically all 90,000 tickets had been sold in record time. Tickets for the final were sold out in 14 minutes.
13.01.2026, 17:19
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Tickets for all other shows - there are nine shows during the ESC week, including two performances before the live broadcasts - were sold out within an hour.
Any remaining tickets - for example, if delegations do not call up their full contingents - will be offered in due course, it was said.
"The response was phenomenal," said ESC Director Martin Green. The fact that every single show had sold out so quickly was an impressive reminder of what the Eurovision Song Contest stands for - joy, togetherness and shared experiences at a time when this seems more important than ever.
"It's wonderful to see this and it motivates us all the more to deliver a really special show," said Michael Krön from the host TV station ORF.
Germany is seeded for the final
A total of 35 countries are taking part in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). The 15 participants in each of the two semi-finals were announced on Monday. In the first semi-final on May 12, the song from Israel will compete with artists from Greece, Belgium, Sweden and Croatia, among others, for a place in the final.
Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain and host Austria do not have to qualify, but are already seeded for the final.
