From the 18th to the 23rd, the host city Vienna will be holding a series of events in the heart of the city, Town Hall Square. One of the most important events is the opening ceremony, which is where the 40 delegations arrive on the red carpet on the 17th of May. This is where the fans and press have a chance to chat with the artists while they’re on the red carpet. The next day, a bunch of exciting events begin:
18th of May
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- Opening Fashion show
- ’60 years of the Song Contest’
19th of May
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- Eurovision Song Contest Summer Quiz
- Public viewing of the first semi final
20th of May
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- Tribute to Udo Jurgens
- Performances by the pre-qualified finalists
21st of May
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- Performance of the Austrian participant
22nd of May
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- Conchita – Queen of Austria
- Conchita Wurst lookalike contest
23rd of May
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- Live show, including the announcement of the Austrian vote from the village