When celebrating 70 years, you have to plan some grand festivities. And that's exactly what Eurovision has planned with a tour to mark its seven decades of musical history around the world. These concerts will take place between June 15 and July 2, 2026 in various European cities like Paris, Milan, and London. The 2026 edition of the contest will be held in Vienna on May 16!
The iconic songs from the last 70 years to be featured on the tour
In a statement released by the Union...
European Broadcasting Union (EBU) — at the initiative of the tour — it was revealed that “these concerts will bring together iconic Eurovision artists and the participants of 2026.” These events will allow us to relive the cult moments of the contest by performing “their own Eurovision hits as well as covers of their favorite songs from the 70 years of the contest’s history,” adds the EBU.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
A tour announced while the contest is boycotted by several countries
This announcement comes in a tense context for the famous music contest. The event is notably boycotted by several countries that denounce the authorization of Israel's participation in the first semifinal of the upcoming edition in May 2026, in the context of the war in Gaza. Israel is also accused of "external manipulations" of the public vote to secure a second-place position during the 2025 edition.
Reactions have quickly been heard: several countries have announced their withdrawal from the contest in 2026 as a sign of protest. This includes Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands.
s-Bas and Iceland. Nemo — the 2024 winner — has returned their trophy, while Conchita Wurst, the iconic winner of the competition, has stated that they are cutting ties with Eurovision.