ORF, the Austrian and host broadcaster for Eurovision 2026, has revealed more details on how ticket sales will unfold, with more details on registration available earlier next week.
Registration needed to buy tickets
Just like last year, people who want to buy tickets will need to pre-register, and only those have registered will be able to buy tickets once they get on general sale. The registration phase will also allow the 2026 ticketing partner to “vet” those who register to prevent bots or reseller from buying large amounts of tickets.
More information on the registration process will be published by ORF and the Eurovision website and accounts next Monday, 24 November.
Up to 90,000 tickets will be on sale, covering all nine public shows, with three for each semi-final and three for the Grand Final:
First semi-final
- Evening preview – May 11 at 21:00 CEST
- Afternoon preview – May 12 in the afternoon (15:00 CEST in Basel)
- Live show – May 12 at 21:00 CEST
Second semi-final
- Evening preview – May 13 at 21:00 CEST
- Afternoon preview – May 14 in the afternoon (15:00 CEST in Basel)
- Live show – May 14 at 21:00 CEST
Grand Final
- Evening preview “Jury show” – May 15 at 21:00 CEST
- Afternoon preview – May 16 in the afternoon (13:30 CEST in Basel)
- Live show – May 16 at 21:00 CEST
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