Austrian broadcaster ORF has revealed the stage design for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

The Eurovision Song Contest is the world's largest live music event, constantly evolving musically, culturally and creatively through continuous development.

To set the stage for Vienna 2026, ORF is using a concept by Florian Wieder that will preserve the familiar while boldly opening up something new.

At the heart of the stage will be a LED surface in the shape of a curved leaf that forms the centrepiece of the production. A sweeping arc and an elaborate structure complete this spectacular design.

The creative spirit of the Viennese Secession lies at the centre of the stage-design concept. And like that art movement once did, ORF’s production wants to deliberately break conventions and allow new forms. It's about courage for renewal, openness to radical creativity and a new freedom of design.

Three design leitmotifs will convey this idea to viewers of Vienna 2026 in May:

The Leaf
A symbol of origin and potential, it stands for new beginnings and shared design. Diverse music from all over Europe is written on it.

The Curved Line
An expression of resonance, development and musical movement, it embodies connection, emotion and Viennese charm.

The Construct
A golden structure that connects art with functionality, it creates order, supports artistic vision and forms a deliberate contrast to the organic curved line.

In the connection of these elements, a stage design emerges that both preserves the DNA of the Eurovision Song Contest and breaks new creative ground.

The Green Room will be directly connected to the stage via a walkway – which, among other things, will enable a Winner’s Walk through the audience.

Florian Wieder is the Stage Designer for Vienna 2026

The German designer and producer based in Munich and Los Angeles has been responsible for stage designs for the Eurovision Song Contest eight times since 2011, including for Vienna 2015.

For 30 years, Florian Wieder has been working with international superstars such as Beyoncé, Robbie Williams, U2 and Ed Sheeran. He most recently developed the concept for the pop-up arena for Adele's concert series in Munich.

As well as his design contributions to the Eurovision Song Contest, the designer regularly works for other international TV productions, such as the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) and the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).

Hollywood Direction

Michael Kögler and Robin Hofwander will be responsible for the direction at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.

The direction team will take inspiration from Hollywood in realising the Live Shows. For the first time in Eurovision Song Contest history, Arri cameras will be used, presenting the Contest in a stylish cinematographic look.

This same vision has recently been applied to concerts by artists such as Coldplay, Taylor Swift and Billy Joel.

Music inspired by Mozart

Dorothee Freiberger and Martin Gellner reinterpret selected themes from Austrian composer Mozart's The Magic Flute for the theme music of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

Orchestral splendour will meet modern structure, creating a powerful connection between classical symbolism and the current musical language – interpreted by the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna.

Vienna 2015’s memorable theme music, Building Bridges, was also composed by Dorothee Freiberger.

A show under BAFTA-winning light

Crafting the Live Shows’ visual energy will be lighting designer Tim Routledge. He is on board for Vienna 2026 having previously worked on the lighting for Basel 2025 and Liverpool 2023, the latter of which earned him a BAFTA Award win.

More than 250,000 ticket registrations for Vienna 2026

Registration for tickets to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest is still open. You can register for ticket sales until Thursday 18 December at 23:59 CET.

Anyone who wants to attend Vienna 2026 must have completed this registration. Without it, purchasing tickets in the first sale on 13 January, as well as any subsequent sales, will no longer be possible.

To register for tickets to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, follow the instructions at eurovision.com/tickets.