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Eurovision Announces First-Ever Live Tour

Published January 16, 2026, 11:31

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced the first-ever Eurovision live tour, celebrating the contest's 70th anniversary. The tour, taking place in June and July, will feature “iconic artists of the contest” alongside the 2026 competitors. It will include ten European cities, including London and Paris, and will kick off after the grand final in Vienna on May 16th. This move comes during a challenging period for the contest, as five countries have withdrawn their participation in protest of the war in Gaza, reducing the number of competing entries to 35 – the lowest level since 2004.