Earlier this week the Austrian broadcaster ORF revealed the stage design for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna next year.
The stage was designed by Florian Wieder, a true legend in the world of stage design. This will be his 9th Eurovision stage since 2011, having previously worked on iconic editions including Vienna 2015. Beyond Eurovision, Wieder’s résumé includes pop royalty such as Beyoncé, Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, U2 and Adele, who they have all performed on stages designed by him. He has also brought his creative vision to major international events such as the VMAs and EMAs.
So, what can we expect in Vienna?
At the heart of the stage lies a curved, leaf-shaped LED surface, forming the visual centerpiece of the entire arena. This leaf shape symbolizes the diversity of music and cultures from across Europe—a perfect match for Eurovision’s core values.
Surrounding the central stage is a flowing, curved line that extends upwards, forming circular elements across the ceiling. According to the designers, this represents musical movement, progress, and constant evolution, giving the arena a sense of motion even when no one is performing.
One of the most striking elements is the construct, which is the golden structural framework. It connects art with functionality, bringing order and balance to the design while deliberately contrasting with the softer, organic curves of the stage. It’s bold, architectural, and unmistakably Eurovision.
And the creativity doesn’t stop there. In a first for the contest, the Green Room will be directly connected to the stage via a visible corridor. That means fans in the arena—and viewers at home—will be able to watch the artists walk back after their performances, capturing those raw, emotional post-performance moments we all love.
Overall, this stage design manages to preserve the DNA of Eurovision while pushing the contest into exciting new creative territory. What do you think of the new stage design? Do you like it? Let us know in the comments!
