SWR, the German regional broadcaster, have announced details for the SWR3 ESC Party, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

The SWR3 ESC Party will take place in the Schwarzwaldhalle, in Karlsruhe, on Saturday 16th May at 18:00 BST/19:00 CEST. The party will form part of the Eurovision 2026 Countdown show on Das Erste, which will be hosted by Barbara Schöneberger live from Vienna, from 19:15 BST/20:15 CEST.

The warm-up for the party will be provided by Sebastian “Basti” Müller and SWR3 DJ Josh Kochhann, while Michael Schulte (ESC 2018) and Abor & Tynna (ESC 2025) will provide special performances. Tickets for the SWR3 ESC Party are currently on sale HERE and cost €10. Tickets may also be bought from the Karlsruhe Tourist Information Office.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix