ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, have moved into the host venue, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

Earlier today, ORF has moved into the Wiener Stadthalle, with the first equipment started to be delivered to the Wiener Stadthalle, which will see 3,500 tons of materials brought to the venue. Thomas Waldner, Managing Director of the Wiener Stadthalle, had the following to say:

“We are proud to open our arena for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and for a celebration of diversity, emotions and the unifying power of music. Together, we are creating the stage for an event that will resonate far beyond Vienna.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix