Instagram/Eurovision Song Contest 2 Music Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: vibrant performances clash with heightened security as "United by Music" meets a city on edge. May 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - Noam Bettan, representing Israel, celebrated during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 held at the Wiener Stadthalle on May 12 in Vienna, Austria. This year's event has been marked by a stark contrast between its vibrant performances and a heightened security presence.