Eurovision song contest to go on tour to celebrate 70th anniversary

Iconic performers' will visit 10 European cities, as event reels from boycott over Israel's 2026 participation

The Eurovision song contest will go on its first-ever tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary, its organiser has said, as it reels from a boycott due to Israel's participation.

Five countries have pulled out of the contest over Israel's war in Gaza, leaving 35 to participate in the world's biggest live televised music event - the fewest since entry was expanded in 2004.