History
The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the longest running television shows in the world. It was on the 24th of May, 1956, that Europe saw the first ever Eurovision Song Contest. After 56 runnings, the contest is one of the most typical European traditions and without doubt, Europe's favorite TV show! In 2005, the Eurovision Song Contest celebrated its 50th anniversary by picking the best entry to date. READ MORE »
The history of the Eurovision Song Contest
Already for 56 years, the Eurovision Song Contest is Europe's favorite TV show. After more than five decades featuring some 1,100 songs, the contest has become a modern classic, strongly embedded into Europe's collective mind.
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Who?
News • Organisers • Fans • Official App
When & how?
How can I take part? • National selections • Calendar • Voting
In 2014
All participants • First Semi-Final • Second Semi-Final • Grand Final
Discover Denmark • Copenhagen • Shows • Tickets • Hosts • Arena
Contests
Countries & winners
Host Cities on map
Check out where the previous Eurovision Song Contests have taken place and click for more details!
- Latest Host City is in Purple
- Cities in blue have hosted the Eurovision Song Contest
- Cities in yellow have hosted the Eurovision Song Contest twice
- Cities in red have hosted the Eurovision Song Contest more than two times
View Eurovision Song Contest Winners of all times in a larger map
Winners on map
Check out all the countries that have won the Eurovision Song Contest. Click on the place marks for more information on the winners.
- Latest winner has a TV icon
- Countries in blue have won the Eurovision Song Contest 1 time
- Countries in yellow have won the Eurovision Song Contest up to 3 times
- Countries in red have won the Eurovision Song Contest more than three times
View Eurovision Song Contest Winners of all times in a larger map
Lugano 1956
The Hague 1976
Oslo 1996
Frankfurt am Main 1957
London 1977
Dublin 1997
Paris 1978
Jerusalem 1979
Stockholm 2000
Copenhagen 2001
Luxembourg 1962
Tallinn 2002
Riga 2003
Istanbul 2004
Naples 1965
Kiev 2005
Athens 2006
Vienna 1967
Brussels 1987
Helsinki 2007
Belgrade 2008
Madrid 1969
Moscow 2009
Zagreb 1990
Baku 2012
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Belarus
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
F.Y.R. Macedonia
Georgia
Hungary
Iceland
Lithuania
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia & Montenegro
Slovakia
Slovenia
