The Eurovision Song Contest 2020 was scheduled to take place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked the first time in the contest's history that it was not held since its inception in 1956. Instead of the live event, the European Broadcasting Union organized a special show called "Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light" on May 16, 2020. This program featured performances from the artists who were set to compete, celebrating the spirit of the contest while adhering to health guidelines.