About Canadian Fans of Eurovision
On Canada Day (July 1st) 2026, the CBC announced it would be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest for the very first time.
While Eurovision has had a following in Canada for decades, there was no unifying place for Eurovision fans across the country to meet and share their passion for the contest. Enter the Canadian Fans of Eurovision.
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About the Eurovision Song Contest
The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in 1956 (as the European Grand Prix) in Lugano, Switzerland. It has been held annually every year since, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What was once a simple song contest broadcast between 7 competing nations has evolved over the 70+ years since to become a week-long spectacular. 52 countries have participated in the contest over the years (Canada makes 53!), with 28 different countries taking home the trophy.
Todays Eurovision is a televised celebration of unity, music, and creativity. Modern performances at Eurovision are technical and artistic achievements, with flashy stagings, pyrotechnics, and huge props always in the mix.
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Vienna, Austria. The winning song was Bangaranga, by Bulgarian artist Dara.