Eurovision Song Contest 1961 was the 6th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest . It took place in Cannes , France , following Jacqueline Boyer 's win at the 1960 contest in London , United Kingdom with the song " Tom Pillibi " . It was the second time that France had hosted the contest ; the first being in 1959 - also in Cannes . The contest was held at Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on 18 March 1961 and was the first to take place on a Saturday night , a tradition that has continued into modern times . The show was hosted by Jacqueline Joubert
1960 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1960
Eurovision Song Contest 1961