{"id":34540,"date":"2026-05-07T14:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/34540\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:16:27","slug":"eurovision-2026-and-how-to-attend-grand-final-in-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/34540\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurovision 2026 and how to attend Grand Final in Vienna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is just a matter of days away, and fans still have a chance to see it all happen live.<\/p>\n<p>Callum Crumlish Entertainment Editor<\/p>\n<p>16:12, 06 May 2026<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/affiliates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Look Mum No Computer\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_p0n1jzlr.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Look Mum No Computer is representing the UK this year. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Look Mum No Computer is representing the UK this year. (Image: Melanie King \u2022 BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Eurovision 2026 is just around the corner, and fans are almost out of time. This month will see the three final events of the ongoing Eurovision Song Contest take place in Vienna, Austria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The first is the first semi-final on May 12, 2026. The penultimate event is the second semi-final, taking place May 14, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After that, the Grand Final is due to kick off on Saturday, May 16, 2026, once again at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria. And the best place to watch the UK&#8217;s artist, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, battle it out for the country is live on BBC One.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, for the fans who want to be a little more involved, there is an option. It is indeed possible to attend and witness the musical competition live and in-person.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 16,000-capacity venue will host the world&#8217;s media and 25 grand finalists during the live show, no doubt alongside parties and all kinds of side-events. And tickets for the shows are out right now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Below, we&#8217;ve broken down everything fans need to know about how to buy tickets to the upcoming Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026.<\/p>\n<p>viagogo and resale tickets<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.<\/p>\n<p>Buy Eurovision 2026 tickets from viagogo here<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"viagogo logo\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-30-at-100552.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From \u00a3165<\/p>\n<p>viagogo<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l4oy8B\/pubref:DailyStar\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viagogo.co.uk%2FConcert-Tickets%2FRock-and-Pop%2FEurovision-Song-Contest-Tickets%2FE-159913742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Buy tickets here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is just days away from kicking off and fans can buy tickets now from viagogo.<\/p>\n<p>How to buy tickets to Eurovision 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Eurovision Song Contest 2026 tickets were released back in January from the official website. However, they sold out in &#8220;record time&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a aria-label=\"official Eurovision websiteLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovision.com\/tickets\/ \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">official Eurovision website<\/a> currently reads: &#8220;Tickets for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest have sold out across all nine shows, in record time!&#8221; As a result, there are currently no official ways to buy tickets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The website does point fans towards a resale website called <a aria-label=\"fanSALELink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fansale.at\/tickets\/all\/eurovision-song-contest\/502368 \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">fanSALE<\/a>. However, this is not available in English.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As a result, the best way to buy tickets to the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final is through second-hand websites. This includes the likes of viagogo and StubHub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And each of them have their own deals, as well. Currently, viagogo has tickets on sale for around \u00a3165 each.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, StubHub has tickets on sale for about \u00a3150 each. There are varieties of other tickets on sale at both websites, as well, with some seats closer to the action and others offering VIP seats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Below, we&#8217;ve listed both options for fans to check out. As well as the official website&#8217;s link, in case new tickets are released.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l4oy8B\/pubref:DailyStar\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viagogo.co.uk%2FConcert-Tickets%2FRock-and-Pop%2FEurovision-Song-Contest-Tickets%2FE-159913742 \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">VIAGOGO &#8211; Buy Eurovision 2026 tickets here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/stubhubinternational.sjv.io\/c\/344386\/1969047\/24092?subId1=DailyStar&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.ie%2Feurovision-grand-final-live-show-tickets-wiener-stadthalle-halle-d-16-5-2026%2Fevent%2F107074169 \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">STUBHUB &#8211; Buy Eurovision 2026 tickets here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovision.com\/tickets\/ \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">EUROVISION &#8211; Buy Eurovision 2026 tickets here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"look mum no computer\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Screenshot-2026-05-06-at-145610.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Eurovision fans can secure their tickets right now. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Eurovision fans can secure their tickets right now. (Image: BBC \u2022 Michael Leckie)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This year is a particularly exciting event for fans, as it is the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in history. What&#8217;s more, Great Britain&#8217;s entry, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, has good chances of making it into the top ten with their song Eins, Zwei, Drei.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final will be hosted by Austrian stars Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski. And it will be opened by JJ, the winner of 2025&#8217;s Eurovision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is just a matter of days away, and fans still have a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34541,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20858],"tags":[11004,16956,20859,20860],"class_list":{"0":"post-34540","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-eurovision","8":"tag-bbc","9":"tag-deals","10":"tag-eurovision","11":"tag-eurovision-song-contest-2026"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34540"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34540\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}