Month: May 2026

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the first dress rehearsal of the second semi-final, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. One by one, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Romania, Luxembourg, Czechia, Armenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, Albania, Malta and Norway will take the stage. We will be providing updates throughout the rehearsal with all the details received by our editorial team. Photo: EBU Today at 15:30 CET, the first dress rehearsal began ahead of the second semi-final broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Thursday, May 14). Just before another dress rehearsal takes place tonight at 21:00 CET, we’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Vienna. As a reminder, this year the countries that automatically qualify for the Grand Final will also perform during the semi-finals, but their songs will not be eligible for voting at this stage. In the second semi-final, France, the host Austria and United Kingdom will take the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 has concluded. Ten countries have successfully navigated the first hurdle to secure their spots in the Grand Final. Photo: EBU After months of preparation, rehearsals, and significant external political discourse, the first live show at the Wiener Stadthalle reached its climax this evening. Following a tense voting sequence primarily determined by the global audience, the first ten qualifiers were announced. These nations have guaranteed their presence on the world's biggest musical stage this coming Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ten Qualifiers From The First Semi-Final (Announced in Random Order): Greece Finland Belgium Sweden Moldova Israel Serbia Croatia Lithuania Poland The full results and detailed point breakdowns for the semi-final will be disclosed, as per tradition, only after the Grand Final has concluded. What Lies Ahead? The journey continues this Thursday, May 14th, with the second semi-final. Sixteen additional countries will compete for the remaining ten spots in the final. The twenty successful qualifiers from both...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following tonight’s first semi-final, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom will draw their Grand Final positions, potentially utilizing the "Producer’s Choice" category to determine their placement for May 16th. Photo: EBU Tonight, immediately following the conclusion of the first semi-final, four of the nations with guaranteed spots in the Grand Final - France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom - will discover which half of the show they will perform in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); These nations, known as the "Big 4," qualify automatically for the Grand Final due to their significant financial contributions to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This evening, May 12th, they will draw their approximate positions for the Grand Final taking place this coming Saturday, May 16th. The host nation, Austria, already drew its specific slot as song number 25 during a heads-of-delegation meeting in March. Each country will draw one of three options: First Half: Performing in slots 1-13. Second Half: Performing in slots...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the third dress rehearsal of the first semi-final, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. One by one, Moldova, Sweden, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Georgia, Finland, Montenegro, Estonia, Israel, Belgium, Lithuania, San Marino, Poland and Serbia. We will be providing updates throughout the rehearsal with all the details received by our editorial team. Photo: EBU Today at 15:00 CET, the third dress rehearsal began ahead of the first semi-final broadcast, which will take place today at 21:00 CET (Thursday, May 15). Just before another dress rehearsal takes place tonight at 21:00 CET, we’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Vienna. As a reminder, this year the countries that automatically qualify for the Grand Final will also perform during the semi-finals, but their songs will not be eligible for voting at this stage. In the second semi-final, Italy and Germany will take the stage. Make sure to click the refresh button so...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF reveals the Eurovision 2026 first semi-final running order. See the full list of participants here. Ahead of the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will be held tonight in Vienna, Austria, at 21:00 CET, the full running order for the competing nations has been finalized. This guide provides all the details known at this stage, including which nations will open and close the show and the specific slot for every participant. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The First Semi-Final Running Order Tonight, Tuesday, May 12th, the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place. It is important to note that two members of the "Big 5" (the nations providing the primary financial contribution to the contest) will also perform during this semi-final. While these acts will showcase their entries, they are not eligible for the public vote tonight as they have already automatically qualified for the Grand Final. Below is the list of participating nations appearing tonight,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00 CET, the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will be broadcast live from Vienna, Austria. 15 Countries are set to take the stage in a high-stakes musical battle. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the show. Photo: EBU Tonight, May 12th, the Wiener Stadthalle will welcome 15 competing countries in the first live show of the season. Only 10 of these acts will secure a place in the Grand Final on Saturday, May 16th. These qualifiers will join the "Big Four"—Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France—as well as the host nation, Austria, who are already pre-qualified. While last year’s qualifiers were chosen exclusively by the public, this edition sees the return of a split voting system. The results tonight will be determined by a combination of jury points (50%), which were cast during last night's rehearsal, and the live public vote (50%). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Historic Venue and Star-Studded Hosting The event takes place...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the second dress rehearsal of the first semi-final, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. One by one, Moldova, Sweden, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Georgia, Finland, Montenegro, Estonia, Israel, Belgium, Lithuania, San Marino, Poland and Serbia. We will be providing updates throughout the rehearsal with all the details received by our editorial team. Photo: EBU Today at 21:00 CET, the second dress rehearsal began ahead of the first semi-final broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Thursday, May 15). Just before another dress rehearsal takes place tonight at 21:00 CET, we’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Vienna. As a reminder, this year the countries that automatically qualify for the Grand Final will also perform during the semi-finals, but their songs will not be eligible for voting at this stage. In the second semi-final, Italy and Germany will take the stage. Make sure to click the refresh button so...