Delta Goodrem, Sal Da Vinci, and Sarah Engels headline Day 8 of Eurovision 2026 rehearsals in Vienna as second rounds conclude.
The eighth day of Eurovision 2026 rehearsals kicks off on the magnificent stage in Vienna, Austria. After all the countries participating in the semi-finals have already completed their first round of rehearsals, along with the “Big 4” (the main financial contributors to the competition) and the host nation Austria, the second rehearsal phase will reach its conclusion today. Each delegation will receive 25 critical minutes of intensive work, during which the artists will polish the staging, lighting, and camera angles that will determine their fate in the competition.
-
Final Polish Before the Live Shows
Today, the five remaining countries from the second semi-final that did not take to the stage yesterday will return for their second rehearsal, along with the “Big 4” and the host nation Austria. This marks the final opportunity for these acts to perfect their three-minute performances before the dress rehearsals begin.
Full Day 8 Rehearsal Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the eighth day of rehearsals for Eurovision 2026 (All times are in CET):
As a reminder, photos from the rehearsals that took place yesterday are expected to be published during the day. Stay updated with us throughout the day!
Every evening during the rehearsal period, the EuroMix team will go live to summarize the hottest details and most important news on their YouTube channel. Yesterday marked the seventh day of rehearsals.
Eurovision 2026 – Dates and times
Eurovision 2026 will take place in May, continuing the long‑standing tradition.
Here are the exact dates:
- First semi‑final: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
- Second semi‑final: Thursday, May 14th, 2026
- Grand final: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
For those asking “What time does Eurovision 2026 start?”, each live show is scheduled to begin at 21:00 CET, making it accessible to viewers right across the continent.
Eurovision 2026: the 70th edition of the contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026. The Wiener Stadthalle arena, which will host the event, is expected to accommodate around 16,000 spectators per show. The contest returns to Austria following the nation’s third historic win with the song “Wasted Love”, performed by JJ. It will be Austria’s third time hosting Eurovision, after previous editions held in the country in 1967 and 2015.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +972 50-944-1919
A leading journalist and content creator in the Eurovision field.
