I’m already getting so excited as spring arrives – it means Eurovision is just around the corner! It’s the one event that always gets the whole country up and dancing, and I can’t wait!
The popular song contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and will feature performers from 35 different countries, all competing for the top prize.
The UK’s entry in the competition is Look Mum No Computer, an electronic musician, with their song “Eins, Zwei, Drei.”
Want to stay up-to-date with everything happening in Eurovision 2026? Keep scrolling for the latest news!
When is Eurovision 2026? Dates for semi-finals
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will begin with two semi-final rounds. The first will be held on May 12th, and the second on May 14th.
Both semi-finals will be broadcast live for those in the UK on BBC One and iPlayer.
The song contest starts at 9pm Central European Summer Time for viewers in Australia, which is 8pm British Summer Time. The BBC hasn’t announced official broadcast times yet.
We’ll keep this page updated once the transmission details are officially confirmed.
When is the Eurovision 2026 final?
The Eurovision Grand Final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 8pm.
Where is Eurovision 2026 being held?
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Vienna, Austria, and held at the Wiener Stadthalle.
Austria has hosted Eurovision twice before, once in 1967 and again in 2015.
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How to watch Eurovision 2026
You can watch the Eurovision semi-finals and grand final live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. You can also listen on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
The BBC are yet to confirm which presenters will be providing commentary for those in the UK.
Which countries will compete in Eurovision 2026?
35 countries will compete in Eurovision 2026.
Below are all the countries taking part in alphabetical order:
- Albania – ‘Nân’ – Alis
- Armenia – ‘Paloma Rumba’ – SIMÓN
- Australia – ‘Eclipse’ – Delta Goodrem
- Austria – ‘Tanzschien’ – Cosmó
- Azerbaijan – ‘Just Go’ – JIVA
- Belgium – ‘Dancing on the Ice’ – ESSYLA
- Bulgaria – ‘Bangaranga’ – DARA
- Croatia – ‘Andromeda’ – LELEK
- Cyprus – ‘JALLA’ – Antigoni
- Czechia – ‘CROSSROADS’ – Daniel Zizka
- Denmark ‘Før Vi Går Hjem’ – Søren Torpegaard Lund
- Estonia – ‘Too Epic To Be True’ – Vanilla Ninja
- Finland – ‘Liekinheitin’ – Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen
- France – ‘Regarde!’ – Monroe
- Georgia – ‘On Replay’ – Bzikebi
- Germany – ‘Fire’ – Sarah Engels
- Greece – ‘Ferto’ – Akylas
- Israel – ‘Michelle’ – Noam Bettan
- Italy – ‘Per Sempre Sì’ – Sal Da Vinci
- Latvia – ‘Ēnā’ – Atvara
- Lithuania – ‘Sólo Quiero Más’ – Lion Ceccah
- Luxembourg – ‘Mother Nature’ – Eva Marija
- Malta – ‘Bella’ – AIDAN
- Moldova – ‘Viva, Moldova!’ – Satoshi
- Montenegro – ‘Nova Zora’ – Tamara Živković
- Norway – ‘YA YA YA’ – JONAS LOVV
- Poland – ‘Pray’ – ALICJA
- Portugal – ‘Rosa’ – Bandidos do Cante
- Romania – ‘Choke Me’ – Alexandra Căpitănescu
- San Marino – ‘Superstar’ – SENHIT
- Serbia – ‘Kraj Mene’ – LAVINA
- Sweden – ‘My System’ – FELICIA
- Switzerland – ‘Alice’ – Veronica Fusaro
- Ukraine – ‘Ridnym’ – LELÉKA
- United Kingdom – ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ – Look Mum No Computer
The Eurovision Song Contest has received a lot of criticism for letting Israel participate this year, given the current war happening in Gaza.
As a big fan of the contest, I’m really disappointed to hear that several countries are choosing not to participate this year. It’s all because the European Broadcasting Union decided against banning Israel from competing, and it’s led to this boycott. It’s a shame, honestly, and it’s going to change the whole dynamic of the show.
In December 2025, the EBU held a meeting where members voted to create rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly boosting certain songs to sway voting results. However, they did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate.
The European Broadcasting Union announced that most of its members agreed that another vote on whether to participate wasn’t necessary, and that the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will go ahead as scheduled with extra safety measures.
After that, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland announced they wouldn’t be competing in Eurovision this year.
Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s contest, stating that it doesn’t feel right given the tragic loss of life and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.
The BBC, the broadcaster of the competition in the UK, stated it agrees with the EBU’s decision. In a statement, the BBC explained that this is about following the rules and ensuring inclusivity.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.
You can find a complete list of Eurovision winners, and also see how many times the United Kingdom has been victorious in the competition.
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Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.
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