The National Science and Media Museum has announced a new Eurovision exhibition.
Opening in May, Setting the Stage: 70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest, will showcase the technologies that have driven the broadcast throughout its seven decades, providing visitors with insights into the broadcast innovations and production techniques behind the world’s largest live music event.
Featuring interactive displays and exhibits charting the competition’s technological evolution from its early days as an experiment in transnational broadcasting to its status as a global broadcast phenomenon, the exhibition will highlight advances that have helped drive innovation across the worldwide media and entertainment industry.
Jo Quinton-Tulloch, director of the National Science and Media Museum, commented, “We are delighted to be opening our new temporary exhibition, Setting the Stage: 70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest, later this year. For seven decades, the Contest has consistently pushed the boundaries of what live television can achieve by embracing the most advanced technologies.
“As one of the biggest live broadcast events in the world, reaching 166 million global television viewers in 2025, the science and innovation behind the Contest has underpinned its growth from a post-war experiment into a global brand, helping to shape modern broadcasting as we know it today. We can’t wait to welcome visitors behind the scenes of this extraordinary Contest and see how technology brings the party to millions of homes worldwide.”
Martin Green CBE, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, added, “As we mark 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, we’re excited to support the National Science and Media Museum with this special exhibition. Setting the Stage beautifully captures not only the music and magic audiences see on screen, but also the extraordinary innovation, creativity and collaboration behind the scenes.
“The Eurovision Song Contest has always been about bringing people together – across borders, generations and cultures – and this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore how technology and talent have combined to make that possible. We hope it inspires visitors to see the Contest in a new light and to celebrate the many people who continue to make it such a powerful global event, United by Music.”
