The ultimate definitive guide to every Eurovision Song Contest winner from the inaugural 1956 competition to the 70th anniversary in 2026. Discover the songs, artists, and historic moments that shaped European music history.
The inaugural winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, representing the host nation with a classic French-language chanson.
A charming performance that secured the first victory for the Netherlands in the contest's second year.
A soothing lullaby that gave France its first ever victory on the Eurovision stage.
A lighthearted and uptempo entry that brought the trophy back to the Netherlands for a second time.
A playful and catchy tune that became the first Eurovision winner to achieve significant international commercial success.
A sophisticated ballad that secured Luxembourg's first win and remains a celebrated classic of the early contest.
A powerful and emotional ballad that continued France's dominance in the early years of the competition.
A sophisticated jazz-influenced track that marked Denmark's first victory and showcased technical innovation in staging.
A massive international hit performed by a 16-year-old artist, securing Italy's first ever Eurovision trophy.
Written by Serge Gainsbourg, this Yé-yé style pop song revolutionized the contest by moving away from traditional ballads.
After two previous attempts, Udo Jürgens finally won for Austria with this soulful and enduring ballad.
Performing barefoot, Sandie Shaw secured the United Kingdom's first victory with this infectious pop hit.
The first winning song for Spain, known for its repetitive and catchy chorus that captured the jury's votes.
One of four winners in the historic four-way tie, known for her energetic performance and porcelain-covered dress.
Representing the UK, Lulu was part of the unique 1969 tie with this lively and upbeat pop song.
A folk-inspired entry that gave the Netherlands its third win as part of the 1969 tie.
A classic French ballad that rounded out the group of four winners in the 1969 contest.
A sweet, simple ballad that gave Ireland its first of many Eurovision victories.
A powerful ballad that remains the only victory for the principality of Monaco.
An epic and emotional ballad that became one of the most commercially successful Eurovision winners of all time.
In a closely fought contest, Luxembourg secured back-to-back wins with this dramatic performance.
The most famous Eurovision winner in history, launching the global superstardom of Sweden's ABBA.
A catchy, upbeat pop song that won the contest for the Netherlands under the newly introduced '12 points' system.
One of the highest-selling Eurovision singles ever, known for its synchronized choreography.
A poetic and timeless ballad that remains France's most recent victory in the contest.
A disco-inspired track that gave Israel its first ever Eurovision win.
Winning on home soil, this anthemic song secured back-to-back victories for Israel.
The first of three Eurovision victories for Johnny Logan, establishing him as 'Mr. Eurovision'.
Famous for the 'skirt-rip' choreography, this pop hit won the title for the UK in a tight voting race.
A simple and moving plea for peace that gave Germany its first victory in the contest's history.
A dramatic French ballad that secured the fifth and final win to date for Luxembourg.
Three brothers in golden boots took the trophy for Sweden with this high-energy pop number.
A retro-inspired rock and roll track that gave Norway its long-awaited first Eurovision victory.
Belgium's only winner to date, performed by the youngest ever winner, 13-year-old Sandra Kim.
Johnny Logan made history by becoming the first person to win the contest as a performer twice.
Representing Switzerland, a young Céline Dion won by just one point, launching her legendary global career.
The first and only win for Yugoslavia, with an upbeat pop song performed by the band Riva.
An anthemic song celebrating European unity, which brought the contest back to Italy.
In one of the closest finishes ever, Carola won for Sweden after a tie-break with France.
Written by Johnny Logan, this victory kicked off Ireland's unprecedented 1990s winning streak.
Winning on home soil in Millstreet, Niamh Kavanagh secured back-to-back victories for Ireland.
An acoustic piano and guitar ballad that achieved a record-breaking score for Ireland's third consecutive win.
A haunting, mostly instrumental piece featuring a violin, breaking the mold for traditional Eurovision entries.
A Celtic-inspired ethereal ballad that brought the trophy back to Ireland for the fourth time in five years.
A massive landslide victory for the UK with an uplifting anthem that became a major chart success.
A historic and culturally significant win that made headlines worldwide, featuring a powerful pop performance.
A classic ABBA-esque pop song that brought the contest into the new millennium with a Swedish victory.
The veteran duo delivered a surprise win for Denmark with this melodic and heartwarming pop track.
Estonia became the first former Soviet nation to win, with an energetic and joyful performance.
Famous for its multiple costume changes, this Latin-inspired track gave Latvia victory on only its third attempt.
A fusion of modern pop and traditional Turkish motifs, securing a narrow and historic first win for Turkey.
An energetic and powerful performance inspired by Hutsul culture, giving Ukraine its first victory.
A massive hit that combined ethnic sounds with modern pop, bringing the contest to Greece for the first time.
Finland broke its long-standing losing streak in style with the contest's first ever hard rock winner.
A powerful ballad performed entirely in Serbian, marking a historic win for Serbia on its debut as an independent nation.
Featuring an Olympic figure skater on stage, Dima Bilan secured Russia's first ever Eurovision victory.
Alexander Rybak won by a then-record margin with this violin-led folk-pop anthem.
A modern, quirky pop song that gave Germany its second win and became a major European hit.
The first victory for Azerbaijan, achieved with a contemporary pop ballad.
A game-changing performance that redefined the contest's staging and became a global club anthem.
A folk-pop song featuring a distinct tin whistle melody that brought the contest back to Denmark.
An iconic performance and a message of tolerance that secured Austria's second victory.
Innovative use of interactive screen projections helped Sweden secure its sixth victory.
A deeply personal and powerful song that combined electronic beats with traditional Crimean Tatar elements.
A simple, artistic jazz-pop ballad that gave Portugal its first ever win after 53 years of participation.
Using a vocal looper and a message of empowerment, Netta brought the contest back to Israel for the fourth time.
A minimalist and emotive ballad that became the most-streamed Eurovision song of all time.
Italy's rock band ignited a global phenomenon after winning the contest in Rotterdam.
Combining folk music with hip-hop, this entry received an unprecedented level of public support to win for Ukraine.
Loreen made history as the first woman to win the contest twice, equalizing Sweden with Ireland for the most wins.
An experimental mix of opera, rap, and drum and bass that secured Switzerland's third victory.
A contemporary pop masterpiece that secured Austria's third victory, leading the contest to Vienna for its 70th anniversary.
The winner of the historic 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna.
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