Azerbaijan Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026 — Ictimai Says “See You in Vienna”
The countdown to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna just got a little spicier: Ictimai TV, Azerbaijan’s national broadcaster, has officially confirmed to ESCToday that the Land of Fire will be competing in next year’s anniversary edition of the contest.
With this, Azerbaijan joins the growing list of countries already locking in their spot for Eurovision’s 70th birthday party, which will be hosted at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle in May.
Selection Method: Still Under Wraps
While the confirmation is official, Ictimai is keeping its cards close to its chest regarding how it plans to select its 2026 Eurovision act. Will we get a full-blown national selection? Another sleek internal pick? Or maybe a surprise wildcard?
If previous years are anything to go by, expect something polished, theatrical and designed to make a very big impressionon the Eurovision stage.
Vienna 2026: The Heat Is Rising
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is shaping up to be one for the books. With this being the 70th anniversary edition, all eyes are on Austria to deliver a spectacular celebration of music, culture, and a touch of chaos — because, let’s be honest, it’s not Eurovision without a bit of drama.
Azerbaijan has historically been one of the most competitive countries in the contest, with a strong track record since debuting in 2008 — including a win in 2011 with Ell & Nikki’s “Running Scared”. It’s safe to say that fans will be watching closely to see how Baku plans to leave its mark on Vienna’s stage.
