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Eurovision Celebrates 70 Years with Inaugural Live Tour!

1/15/2026

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Summary

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The Eurovision Song Contest will host its inaugural Live Tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
The tour launches June 15, 2026 at the O2 Arena in London.
It will visit ten major European cities and conclude in Stockholm on July 2, 2026.
The tour will feature ten artists from the 2026 contest plus iconic performers from seven decades, with surprise guests and performances of original entries and classic hits.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest took place on May 24, 1956, in Lugano, Switzerland, featuring seven countries. Inspired by the Italian Sanremo Music Festival, it aimed to foster cultural exchange in post-war Europe. Switzerland won with Lys Assia's "Refrain," marking the beginning of a competition that has since expanded to over 40 nations, celebrating unity through music.

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Story summary

The Eurovision Song Contest will host its inaugural Live Tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
The tour launches June 15, 2026 at the O2 Arena in London.
It will visit ten major European cities and conclude in Stockholm on July 2, 2026.
The tour will feature ten artists from the 2026 contest plus iconic performers from seven decades, with surprise guests and performances of original entries and classic hits.

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