In a landmark move for one of the world's most beloved music events, the Eurovision Song Contest has officially announced its first-ever live arena tour. The spectacular concert series will celebrate the competition's monumental 70th anniversary in 2026, bringing the magic of the contest directly to fans across the continent.
A Star-Studded Journey Across Europe
The historic tour will kick off at the O2 Arena in London on June 15, 2026. From the UK capital, the production will travel to nine other major European cities, including Hamburg, Milan, and Paris, before reaching its grand finale in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 2. Organisers have promised that surprise special guests will join the line-up at each stop on the itinerary.
Each show will feature a dazzling mix of legendary artists from Eurovision's rich seven-decade history alongside 10 brand-new acts fresh from competing in the 2026 contest in Vienna. The line-up of current contestants will be revealed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on May 17, 2026, the day after the Grand Final.
Celebrating Past Glory and Future Stars
Every performer on the tour will treat audiences to two songs: their own iconic Eurovision entry and a special cover version chosen from the contest's vast 70-year back catalogue. While the full roster of legends is still under wraps, fans are already speculating about which iconic winners might appear.
Hopes are high for appearances from global sensations like Austria's Conchita Wurst, Finland's masked rockers Lordi, Sweden's two-time winner Loreen, and the UK's own Bucks Fizz.
The United Kingdom's Eurovision journey, which includes five victories, will undoubtedly be a focal point. The nation's first win came with Sandie Shaw in 1967 singing 'Puppet on a String', with the most recent triumph delivered by Katrina and the Waves in 1997 with 'Love Shine A Light'.
More recently, the UK's fortunes have been mixed. Sam Ryder soared to an impressive second place in 2022, but subsequent entries from Olly Alexander in 2024 and girlband Remember Monday in 2025 both suffered the sting of receiving zero points from the public televote.
A Historic Moment for the Eurovision Family
Martin Green, Eurovision Song Contest Director, stated the tour represents a unique celebration. "As we celebrate 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, we wanted to do something truly unique and special," Green said. "This historic first tour captures the evolution of the contest – from broadcast icon to an immersive live experience."
James O'Brien, Chief Executive of Progress Productions, echoed the sentiment, calling the project an "extraordinary honour." He added: "The Eurovision Song Contest has produced some of the most unforgettable performances in music history, and we can’t wait to bring that energy to arenas across Europe in 2026."
The announcement follows another record-breaking year for Eurovision's global reach, with the 2025 contests captivating an audience of 175 million viewers worldwide.
Fans eager to secure tickets for this unprecedented event can register their interest now via the official Eurovision website. Full artist line-ups for each city will also be published on the site in due course.
