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Eurovision Tour Postponed Amid Controversy and Challenges

2/13/2026

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The European Broadcasting Union postponed the first Eurovision Song Contest tour, set to begin June 15 in London, due to unforeseen challenges.
The tour, part of Eurovision's 70th anniversary, was to visit ten European cities, with refunds promised to ticket holders.
The Eurovision Song Contest will still take place in May, despite a boycott by five countries over Israel's participation amid Gaza actions and controversy among fans and artists.

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The European Broadcasting Union postponed the first Eurovision Song Contest tour, set to begin June 15 in London, due to unforeseen challenges.
The tour, part of Eurovision's 70th anniversary, was to visit ten European cities, with refunds promised to ticket holders.
The Eurovision Song Contest will still take place in May, despite a boycott by five countries over Israel's participation amid Gaza actions and controversy among fans and artists.