The Official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour

In the organizer's words:

THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY
THE FIRST OFFICIAL LIVE TOUR

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To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, the world's biggest music competition is going on a major European tour for the first time: The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) presents the first official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour - a musical event that connects generations and brings the magic of the Eurovision Song Contest to the hearts of Europe. Specially developed for the anniversary year, this extraordinary concert series brings together legendary Eurovision icons and current participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Together, they will celebrate seven decades of music history, boundless diversity and one of the most passionate fan communities in the world. The show in Cologne will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the LANXESS arena.

Following the record-breaking ticket sales for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, the live tour will allow all those fans who cannot be there to experience the unique Eurovision atmosphere up close - with great voices, spectacular productions and exactly the feeling that has made Eurovision so special for 70 years.

Eurovision comes alive in June and July: Tens of thousands of fans come together in ten major European cities to celebrate, sing along and feel the unifying power of music - across borders, languages and generations. Artists who have made Eurovision history over the past seven decades will take to the stage, as well as ten acts from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 from Vienna. Visitors can also look forward to special surprises in each city: secret special guests will turn the shows into unforgettable live experiences. The performing acts will present their own Eurovision entries as well as reinterpreted classics from 70 years of Eurovision history - a musical journey through the greatest moments of the contest.

Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest:
"To mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, we wanted to create something truly extraordinary - and the Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour is just that. This historic premiere shows the evolution of the contest from a TV icon to an immersive live experience, combining our glorious past with an exciting look into the future. For the very first time, we are bringing the magic of the Eurovision Song Contest as a live experience directly to fans across Europe. It's a celebration of the music, the artists and the community that have shaped the Eurovision Song Contest for seven remarkable decades."

James O'Brien, CEO of Progress Productions, adds:
"To realize this concert series is an extraordinary honour. The Eurovision Song Contest has produced some of the most memorable moments in music history - and we can't wait to take that energy to arenas across Europe in 2026. This tour is a passionate tribute to everything that makes the Eurovision Song Contest so iconic."

About the Eurovision Song Contest:
The Eurovision Song Contest stands for the message "United by Music". It is the world's biggest live music event and was created by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 35 public broadcasters are taking part in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Vienna in May. Last year's shows reached 175 million viewers worldwide. The Grand Final 2025 set a new record with a market share of 60.4% among 15 to 24-year-olds - the highest figure ever recorded. From January to May 2025, the videos on the Eurovision Song Contest TikTok and Instagram channels recorded a total of over 1.7 billion views. The content on the YouTube channel was viewed by 60.7 million unique viewers in 232 countries during the contest season. Hosting the contest also leads to increasing tourism figures and new jobs. Recent host cities Basel, Malmö and Liverpool have reported significant economic benefits.

About Progress Productions
Progress Productions was founded in London in 2012 by partners James O'Brien and Gemma Veiga. The company was formed while working on the London 2012 Olympic Games, having both previously been involved in some of the world's most prestigious entertainment formats, including the MTV Europe Music Awards, the BAFTAs and Elton John's 60th birthday concert. Progress Productions brings music, entertainment and live storytelling to major cultural and sporting events around the world. James O'Brien is a BAFTA award winner for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, which was realized together with the team from BBC Studios. The Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour is supported by Lee Smithurst, Executive Producer of the 2023 contest.

The EBU will announce which Eurovision Song Contest 2026 artists will be part of the European tour the day after the Grand Final on May 16, 2026. The participating Eurovision icons will be unveiled in the coming weeks - Eurofans will be the first to know. The line-up may vary depending on the city. All information on the respective artists and the tour stops can be found at www.eurovision.com/tour

Eurofans who register by 01.02.2026 will receive exclusive access to the ticket PreSale.