Tourism, events and leisure perspectives on the Eurovision song contest
Author Identifier (ORCID)
Oscar Vorobjovas-Pinta: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2666-9453
Abstract
Takes scholarship on the Eurovision Song Contest beyond the political/international relations angle. This book explores the Eurovision Song Contest and its significance within tourism, events and leisure studies. The volume considers three main themes: Eurovision tourism and event impacts; event personalities and fandom; and the power and politics of events. Within these broader themes, the chapters focus on issues such as the relationship between tourism and identity, especially through mechanisms of destination branding and nation-building; the interplay of soft power, cultural diplomacy and critical geopolitics; and the central role of LGBTQI tourism, fan cultures and camp aesthetics in shaping the event's meanings. The book is an essential guide to Eurovision's big questions such as its longevity in the face of ongoing conflicts and its vital role in tourism promotion.
Keywords
Eurovision song contest, tourism, events, fan culture, identity, LGBTQI
Document Type
Book
Date of Publication
1-1-2026
Publication Title
Tourism, Events and Leisure Perspectives on the Eurovision Song Contest
Publisher
Channel View Publications
School
School of Business and Law
Copyright
subscription content
First Page
1
Last Page
253
Comments
Vorobjovas-Pinta, O., & Shepherd, J. (Eds.). (2026). Tourism, events and leisure perspectives on the Eurovision Song Contest. Multilingual Matters & Channel View Publications. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.32657597