A double milestone: 70 years of Eurovision and 20 years of the Eurovision YouTube channel!
May 12, 2026 [[read-time]] minute read
Eins Zwei Drei. Dancing on the Ice. Too Epic To Be True.
Do these sound like the chapters of a wild weekend? They are actually all titles of Eurovision songs this year. That’s the magic of the Eurovision Song Contest: it’s gloriously eccentric, predictably unpredictable, and a celebration like nothing else!
A momentous cccasion
In 2026, we’re proud to celebrate a double milestone:
- 70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- 20 Years of the Eurovision YouTube Channel.
Once again, YouTube is your front-row seat to the Eurovision Song Contest. While families gather in living rooms across the world, we are proud to have fundamentally changed how we experience the contest over the last 20 years. For example, we’ve seen an explosion of fan content, with Creators such as Eurovision Histories and WiwiBloggs dissecting every key change, while the comments sections buzz with cultural exchanges.
To mark the occasion, dive into the legacy and relive the high-voltage highlights of the last two decades on the ESC YouTube channel now. Channel highlights from the last 20 years include:
- The Eurovision Song Contest's YouTube channel has received more than 9.5B views.
- The Eurovision Song Contest's YouTube channel has more than 7.5M subscribers.
- On the Eurovision Song Contest channel, the most viewed Shorts video is 🎷 EPIC Sax Guy 8 Second Loop 🎷.
Where art meets innovation
Artists are also using YouTube to build a community before they ever step onto the stage at the Wiener Stadthalle. This year's UK representative, the experimental virtuoso Look Mum No Computer, is a perfect example. A longtime YouTube Creator known for his "bonkers" inventions (like Furby organs!), Sam Battle is bringing his unique brand of creative genius to the global stage with his entry, "Eins Zwei Drei."
Audiences can also enjoy exclusive content from YouTube Creators at the Grand Final directly on their YouTube channels:
🇬🇧 Lydie & Hazal: An inspiring duo of multifaceted UK doctors. They share their authentic journey of balancing medical careers with property investing, self-growth and a vibrant lifestyle.
🇩🇪 Doktor Froid: A premier German YouTube collective that has mastered the art of "infotainment," delivering a sharp, witty, and often critical look at gaming culture, current events, and internet trends for their community.
🇬🇧 Ami Charlize: A prominent British YouTube Creator who has grown into a lifestyle powerhouse: offering her audience an aesthetic and intimate look into her world through high-energy vlogs, fashion hauls and beauty content.
🇬🇧 Brogan Tate: A British vlogger who has spent over a decade documenting her life with refreshing honesty, inviting her "weekly vlog" community along for every milestone and everything in between.
🇺🇸 Kjordy: An energetic and charismatic U.S. Creator who captures the attention of his audience through his fun personality, diving into everything from hilarious social experiments and challenges to personal glimpses into his life and travels.
Don’t miss a beat
Ready to dive into the legacy of digital innovation? You can relive the high-voltage highlights of the last two decades on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel right now.
Then, join us live for the main events:
- May 12: First Semi Final - 21:00 CEST (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)
- May 14: Second Semi Final - 21:00 CEST
- May 16: Grand Final - 21:00 CEST
See you on the living room dance floor!
