Eurovision Is Hitting the Road in 2026 and Europe Is Very Much Invited
For 70 years, the Eurovision Song Contest has followed the same routine. One host city. One arena. One intense week where Europe collectively forgets how normal voting systems work.
In 2026, that routine quietly breaks.
For the first time ever, Eurovision is heading out on a live concert tour, travelling across Europe just weeks after the Grand Final. Not a spin-off show. Not a themed tribute night. The real thing, with real artists, real arenas and no need to wait another year to hear those songs live.
It feels obvious in hindsight. Which is usually how you know it should have happened earlier.
Eurovision, But a Bit Closer to You
The idea is simple enough. Ten cities across Europe. One touring show celebrating 70 years of Eurovision music. Some familiar faces you already trust with your emotions, plus artists straight out of the Vienna 2026 Grand Final who will still be riding that “is this really happening?” energy.
If you discover a new favourite in May, there is a very real chance you will be screaming their lyrics in an arena barely a month later. That alone feels like progress.
The full list of 2026 artists joining the tour will be announced after the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May. Eurovision icons appearing in each city will follow shortly after, giving fans just enough information to start planning and just little enough to keep the speculation industry alive.
And yes, every night will also feature special guests, changing from city to city. Because Eurovision has never been great at keeping things uniform.
Seventy Years, No Skipping Tracks
This is not a nostalgia act pretending the present does not exist.
The concerts are built around the songs that shaped Eurovision, performed by artists who actually care about them. Each performer will sing their own Eurovision entry and cover at least one classic from the Contest’s seven-decade history.
Some choices will make perfect sense. Others will raise eyebrows. Both outcomes are very much part of the fun.
The whole concept was designed specifically for the 70th anniversary, mixing Eurovision’s past with the Vienna 2026 present. Less museum, more living archive with very loud speakers.
Dates You Might Want to Pretend You Didn’t See (For Budget Reasons)
Eurovision is not testing the waters with small venues. This tour is going straight into major arenas.
- Monday 15 June – London – O2 Arena
- Wednesday 17 June – Hamburg – Barclays Arena
- Friday 19 June – Milan – Arena Milano
- Saturday 20 June – Zürich – Hallenstadion
- Monday 22 June – Antwerp – AFAS Dome
- Tuesday 23 June – Cologne – Lanxess Arena
- Thursday 25 June – Copenhagen – Royal Arena
- Saturday 27 June – Amsterdam – Ziggo Dome
- Monday 29 June – Paris – Accor Arena
- Thursday 2 July – Stockholm – Avicii Arena
That is ten chances to convince yourself you will “just go to one show”.
Tickets, Pre-Sales and Being Slightly Organised
You will need a free Eurofan account on eurovision.com to access ticket sales. Fans who register for the dedicated pre-sale at eurovision.com/tour before 12:00 CET on Sunday 1 February will get early access.
After that, it is the usual mix of luck, timing and hoping your internet connection behaves.
Why This Actually Matters
According to Eurovision Director Martin Green CBE, the tour is about turning Eurovision from a broadcast event into a fully live experience that fans can physically be part of.
And that is the key point.
This tour is not competing with Vienna 2026. It is extending it. If you cannot make it to Austria, Eurovision is still finding a way to show up where you are, with the same songs, the same artists and that familiar feeling that everyone in the room understands why this Contest means more than it probably should.
Seventy years in, Eurovision is still moving.
This time, literally.
Source: Eurovision
