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The Official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour
20.06.2026
Hallenstadion, zürich
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First superstar icons confirmed for historic Eurovision Song Contest 70th anniversary live tour
Eurovision icons LIVE: Alessandra, Guy Sebastian, Helena Paparizou, Katrina, Verka Serduchka confirmed for the first official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour
- Past meets present: Eurovision icons share an epic stage with stars of the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final
- 10 cities. A historic tour: London, Hamburg, Milan, Zurich, Antwerp, Cologne, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris and Stockholm - June 15 to July 2, 2026
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is delighted to introduce the first Eurovision icons who will headline the landmark official live tour celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest: Katrina (winner - United Kingdom 1997), Helena Paparizou (winner - Greece 2005, 3rd place 2001), Verka Serduchka (2nd place - Ukraine 2007), Guy Sebastian (5th place - Australia 2015) and Alessandra (5th place - Norway 2023).
This extraordinary, unforgettable live celebration of 70 magical years of the Eurovision Song Contest brings together Eurovision legends with selected stars of the 2026 Grand Final, creating a spectacular journey through seven decades of unforgettable music, emotion and shared joy. From timeless anthems to modern classics, fans in 10 arenas across Europe will experience the Eurovision Song Contest like never before. The first official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour will visit ten major European cities from June 15 to July 2, 2026.
The artists will perform their own entries from the Eurovision Song Contest at each concert. Fans can also look forward to new cover versions of their favorite songs from the contest's 70-year history - a musical journey through the greatest Eurovision moments. Visitors can also look forward to secret special guests in each city. The top-class line-up may vary depending on the city and country. The full artist line-ups for each city are available at www.eurovision.com/tour. The EBU will announce which stars from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will take part in the live tour after the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
Katrina - The voice behind a Eurovision classic
Katrina, formerly of Katrina and The Waves, is one of the most instantly recognizable voices in Eurovision history. In 1997, she led the United Kingdom to victory with "Love Shine a Light" - one of the competition's most enduring and globally popular winning songs. Her triumphant performance gave the United Kingdom its last Eurovision victory to date and is considered a defining moment of the modern Eurovision era. With a career spanning many decades and a song that connects generations, Katrina's place in the Eurovision canon is undisputed - she is a true icon of the contest.
Helena Paparizou - Greece's trailblazing winner
Helena Paparizou made history in 2005 when she led Greece to its first Eurovision victory with the unforgettable "My Number One". As an artist with a powerful voice and a permanent fixture in the Eurovision community, she also belongs to the exclusive circle of acts who have twice reached the top 3: Back in 2001, she reached third place with her band Antique and the song "(I Would) Die for You". This makes the Greek diva an undisputed icon of the competition.
Verka Serduchka - Ukraine's electrifying entertainer
Verka Serduchka lit up the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest with "Dancing Lasha Tumbai", delivering one of the most joyful, quirky and unforgettable performances the contest has ever seen. Her fearless style, infectious energy and cult status made her a worldwide fan favorite and a true Eurovision icon. Verka Serduchka is the alter ego of Ukrainian comedian Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko.
Guy Sebastian - Australia's Eurovision pioneer
Guy Sebastian is one of Australia's most successful artists and has sold over seven million records worldwide. In 2015, he made history when he became the first official Australian participant in the Eurovision Song Contest and came an impressive fifth with "Tonight Again". His participation marked a turning point in the contest's global reach, and his energetic live performances have thrilled fans on every continent.
Alessandra - Norway's viral Eurovision sensation
Alessandra took the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest by storm with "Queen of Kings", an energetic, genre-bending anthem that became one of the competition's biggest streaming hits worldwide in recent years. With its powerful message, cinematic production and commanding performance, the entry dominated TikTok, reaching hundreds of millions of streams and catapulting Alessandra to international fame. Her influence on a new generation of fans makes her a true contemporary Eurovision icon.
"This tour is a dream come true for Eurovision fans," said Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest. "Bringing together true Eurovision icons representing 70 years of musical diversity on one stage with the stars of the 2026 contest is something we've never done before. It's a once-in-a-generation celebration - a tribute to our extraordinary musical history and our vibrant present. Each evening will be filled with legendary songs, unforgettable moments and the pure joy that only the Eurovision Song Contest can deliver. Anyone who loves the Eurovision Song Contest must not miss this experience."
Eurofans who register by February 1, 2026 will receive exclusive access to the ticket pre-sale. Register at: https://www.eurovision.com/account/register/
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.
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 competition also leads to increased tourism and new jobs. Last year's shows reached 175 million viewers worldwide.
Eurovision icons LIVE: Alessandra, Guy Sebastian, Helena Paparizou, Katrina, Verka Serduchka confirmed for the first official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour
- Past meets present: Eurovision icons share an epic stage with stars of the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final
- 10 cities. A historic tour: London, Hamburg, Milan, Zurich, Antwerp, Cologne, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris and Stockholm - June 15 to July 2, 2026
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is delighted to introduce the first Eurovision icons who will headline the landmark official live tour celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest: Katrina (winner - United Kingdom 1997), Helena Paparizou (winner - Greece 2005, 3rd place 2001), Verka Serduchka (2nd place - Ukraine 2007), Guy Sebastian (5th place - Australia 2015) and Alessandra (5th place - Norway 2023).
This extraordinary, unforgettable live celebration of 70 magical years of the Eurovision Song Contest brings together Eurovision legends with selected stars of the 2026 Grand Final, creating a spectacular journey through seven decades of unforgettable music, emotion and shared joy. From timeless anthems to modern classics, fans in 10 arenas across Europe will experience the Eurovision Song Contest like never before. The first official Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour will visit ten major European cities from June 15 to July 2, 2026.
The artists will perform their own entries from the Eurovision Song Contest at each concert. Fans can also look forward to new cover versions of their favorite songs from the contest's 70-year history - a musical journey through the greatest Eurovision moments. Visitors can also look forward to secret special guests in each city. The top-class line-up may vary depending on the city and country. The full artist line-ups for each city are available at www.eurovision.com/tour. The EBU will announce which stars from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will take part in the live tour after the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.
Katrina - The voice behind a Eurovision classic
Katrina, formerly of Katrina and The Waves, is one of the most instantly recognizable voices in Eurovision history. In 1997, she led the United Kingdom to victory with "Love Shine a Light" - one of the competition's most enduring and globally popular winning songs. Her triumphant performance gave the United Kingdom its last Eurovision victory to date and is considered a defining moment of the modern Eurovision era. With a career spanning many decades and a song that connects generations, Katrina's place in the Eurovision canon is undisputed - she is a true icon of the contest.
Helena Paparizou - Greece's trailblazing winner
Helena Paparizou made history in 2005 when she led Greece to its first Eurovision victory with the unforgettable "My Number One". As an artist with a powerful voice and a permanent fixture in the Eurovision community, she also belongs to the exclusive circle of acts who have twice reached the top 3: Back in 2001, she reached third place with her band Antique and the song "(I Would) Die for You". This makes the Greek diva an undisputed icon of the competition.
Verka Serduchka - Ukraine's electrifying entertainer
Verka Serduchka lit up the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest with "Dancing Lasha Tumbai", delivering one of the most joyful, quirky and unforgettable performances the contest has ever seen. Her fearless style, infectious energy and cult status made her a worldwide fan favorite and a true Eurovision icon. Verka Serduchka is the alter ego of Ukrainian comedian Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko.
Guy Sebastian - Australia's Eurovision pioneer
Guy Sebastian is one of Australia's most successful artists and has sold over seven million records worldwide. In 2015, he made history when he became the first official Australian participant in the Eurovision Song Contest and came an impressive fifth with "Tonight Again". His participation marked a turning point in the contest's global reach, and his energetic live performances have thrilled fans on every continent.
Alessandra - Norway's viral Eurovision sensation
Alessandra took the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest by storm with "Queen of Kings", an energetic, genre-bending anthem that became one of the competition's biggest streaming hits worldwide in recent years. With its powerful message, cinematic production and commanding performance, the entry dominated TikTok, reaching hundreds of millions of streams and catapulting Alessandra to international fame. Her influence on a new generation of fans makes her a true contemporary Eurovision icon.
"This tour is a dream come true for Eurovision fans," said Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest. "Bringing together true Eurovision icons representing 70 years of musical diversity on one stage with the stars of the 2026 contest is something we've never done before. It's a once-in-a-generation celebration - a tribute to our extraordinary musical history and our vibrant present. Each evening will be filled with legendary songs, unforgettable moments and the pure joy that only the Eurovision Song Contest can deliver. Anyone who loves the Eurovision Song Contest must not miss this experience."
Eurofans who register by February 1, 2026 will receive exclusive access to the ticket pre-sale. Register at: https://www.eurovision.com/account/register/
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.
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 competition also leads to increased tourism and new jobs. Last year's shows reached 175 million viewers worldwide.