The 70th Eurovision Song Contest officially kicked off today in Vienna. First rehearsals remain closed to press — only three approved images per country will be released. Meanwhile, the official Eurovision subreddit is providing live descriptions of each performance. Eurovision Universe tried to find more information than the Eurovision blog
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 2014 The B&W Hallerne stood on a
It’s Tuesday, April 14, 2026, which means it is time for another weekly Eurovision update. The past few days brought sad news from Iceland, another busy pre-party weekend and fresh travel tips for fans heading to Vienna next month. Amsterdam has already looked ahead to 2027, while Bucharest and London
Road to Vienna: Estonia As we eagerly anticipate the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Estonia Vanilla Ninja: A Pop-Rock Comeback Story Vanilla Ninja is an Estonian girl band formed in 2002 in Tallinn. The original lineup—Maarja Kivi,
Road to Vienna: Montenegro As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Montenegro Tamara Živković: from local festivals to the Eurovision stage Tamara Živković is a Montenegrin singer and flutist known for her powerful vocals and
Road to Vienna: Finland As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Finland. Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen Linda Lampenius: Violin Star Across Genres Linda Lampenius grew up between a theatre family in Helsinki and a farm
Road to Vienna: Italy As we eagerly anticipate the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Italy. Sal Da Vinci: From Child Performer to Italian Icon Sal Da Vinci, born Salvatore Michael Sorrentino, is a seasoned performer set to
Road to Vienna: Georgia We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest inVienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight Georgia Bzikebi: From Junior Eurovision Winners to Eurovision 2026 Bzikebi is a Georgian trio that first gained international recognition as children.
Road to Vienna: Portugal We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight: Portugal Bandidos do Cante: Who are they? Bandidos do Cante are a Portuguese vocal group from the Alentejo region, formed