The cities of Linz and Wels are applying for the implementation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. While Wels scores with the latest indoor infrastructure, Linz brings its experience with major events and are various urban cultural areas – especially in the field of public viewing and support program.
“The city of Linz is part of the application with full conviction. With Urban Flair, a lively cultural scene and a strong focus on sustainability, Linz offers the ideal setting for a cosmopolitan music festival,” says a broadcast Monday afternoon. The combination of urban attitude of life, excellent accessibility (including airport and ice hub) and more than 8,500 guest beds make Linz a central part of the joint application.
Cultural signal
“Linz stands for innovation, quality of life and openness – precisely those values that also convey the Eurovision Song Contest. Together with Wels we want to set up an unforgettable festival of music and diversity,” we emphasizes Mayor Dietmar Prammer. “This application is both a cultural signal and a commitment to cooperate in the region.”
Sustainable celebration in Linz
Linz also undertakes to the highest environmental standards as part of the application. From sustainable mobility to regional gastronomy to energy -efficient event planning – the city wants to demonstrate that large events are also possible.
Linz Tourismus as a strong partner
The application is supported by Linz Tourism as an official partner. Together with the city of Linz, Linz Tourism brings its competence in the field of event marketing, visitor service and destination management and an essential contribution to the successful orientation of the ESC 2026.
With the application for the ESC 2026, Linz and Wels want a strong common sign of cultural diversity, innovative power and a future worthy life.
This is what the Linzers say about the idea
But what do the countrymen actually think of the idea? The “Kroon” was in the capital on Monday morning. “In short, I would be happy if the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place in Linz, but I can honestly not imagine because we do not have the possibilities. In combination with Wens I would rather imagine it,” says Hermann Hoflehner (68).
His wife Maria Hoflehner (70) sees it in the same way: “In Linz I don’t think that would be possible. We have too few sights for the artists before the Eurovision Song Contest.”
Defne Öztürk (19) does not agree with that: “I think it would be feasible in Linz. We have some places that are suitable. I would definitely watch the Eurovision song competition if it takes place in Linz.”
Source: Krone
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