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Queering the Belvedere: A Special Eurovision Song Contest Program at Belvedere 21

Explore screenings, live performances, and discussions at Belvedere 21, celebrating Eurovision's cultural significance and queer community.

Belvedere 21 hosts "Queering the Belvedere," a vibrant program celebrating the Eurovision Song Contest. This unique event features public screenings, dynamic musical performances, and engaging discussions. Visitors can discover contemporary art and queer culture through guided tours, promoting an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion as part of a new series.

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Belvedere 21 hosts a special queer program in celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest, featuring a public screening event on May 14, 2026. Visitors can enjoy free admission to explore current exhibitions, guided tours, musical performances, and commentary on the contest's cultural significance.

Curatorial context

To mark the Eurovision Song Contest, Belvedere 21 is presenting a special queer program on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The event, which runs from 4 p.m. until after midnight, offers free admission and includes a public screening of the contest. Visitors can also explore the exhibitions by Sandra Mujinga, Sue Williams, and Friedl Kubelka / vom Gröller, participate in guided tours covering the building's history, and enjoy an open rehearsal and performance by the Chors der schönen Aussichten choir featuring Bernadette La Hengst. Historian Dean Vuletic will discuss the Eurovision Song Contest's political dimension and its importance to the queer community, with MC Denice Bourbon hosting and providing commentary on the semifinals. This event launches the 'QUEERING THE BELVEDERE' program series, which champions diversity, tolerance, and respect, with additional events planned for June.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to this event on May 14, 2026, is free. Visitors can also explore existing exhibitions with free admission during the event. Information regarding booking time slot tickets for general museum entry can be found via a provided link.

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Belvedere
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Features performances by Bernadette La Hengst with the Chors der schönen Aussichten, and commentary by MC Denice Bourbon. The event is part of the 'QUEERING THE BELVEDERE' program series.
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