Tomorrow at 20:30 (ICT) it’s happening: the first-ever Eurovision Asia Grand Final gets underway. Everything you need to know ahead of the broadcast.
The wait is finally over! Tomorrow, the Grand Final of the Eurovision Asia 2026 Song Contest will take place, broadcast live from the One Bangkok Forum in Thailand. This first-of-its-kind competition will bring together representatives from 11 different countries across the continent on one stage, promising an unforgettable experience of music and culture.
The Participants in Eurovision Asia
During the broadcast, 11 artists representing the participating countries will take the stage. Each country will bring its own unique style, from contemporary pop music to traditional sounds. The contestants will compete for the coveted title of the first-ever Eurovision Asia winner.
The competing songs in Eurovision Asia 2026 (in running order):
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Vietnam: Tóc Tiên with “Em Tiên“
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Cambodia: Monetrey with “I Let You Go“
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Laos: Thinla with “BAE“
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Mongolia: Beck with “Without You“
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Bhutan: Nyendra with “Lhayi Semo“
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Philippines: Carmelle with “Sobra-Sobra“
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Bangladesh: Beatmosphere with “Tumi Ele“
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Thailand: Mang x Daou with “Aroma“
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South Korea: Junhee with “Deep Dive“
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Nepal: Pratik Himal Rai with “Ananta Maya“
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Malaysia: Aina Abdul with “Bluest Sky“
Where to Vote and How It Works?
Unlike the European Eurovision where you can vote via SMS or a dedicated app, voting in Eurovision Asia will be conducted exclusively online. The audience can vote directly through the official website eurovisionasia.com/vote (not esc.vote like in Europe). To vote, you will need to log in using a Google, Apple, or Privy account. Every viewer is entitled to 8 free votes. Additionally, die-hard fans will have the option to purchase extra votes.
What about voting from non-participating countries? Good news! Viewers from countries not participating in the contest can still vote for any song they choose. All votes from these countries will be grouped together into a single voting category called the “Rest of the World,” just like in the European Eurovision. The “Rest of the World” votes will carry the same weight as one participating country and will be converted into points (1 to 12) that will be added to the overall public score.
Opening Acts and Star-Studded Guest Performances
The broadcast will open with an impressive show titled “Bangkok Sounds and Senses,” created by acclaimed Thai director Pol Hui. The performance will showcase the contrasting rhythms of the city, from moments of tranquility to explosive energy.
Just before the competition officially begins, warm-up artist Jamal Gasimov will take the stage. The Azerbaijani singer and songwriter, chosen from an international competition, will bring his contemporary pop style to Bangkok. His performance is particularly intriguing because Azerbaijan is a regular and familiar participant in the European Eurovision, providing a wonderful nod and a natural connection to the mother contest, even though his country is not officially competing in the Asian version.
After the competing countries’ performances, a star-studded interval act awaits us. Thai pop star Jeff Satur will appear as a special guest, bringing local energy to the stage. He will be joined by none other than Eurovision winner DARA, who will bring things full circle and bridge the European contest with the new Asian version, featuring a special performance of her hit “Bangara”
Eurovision Asia 2026: When and Where to Watch the Competition?
The inaugural Eurovision Asia Grand Final will take place on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at the One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok, Thailand.
The competition will be broadcast live on the official Eurovision YouTube channel between 14:30 and 17:00 CET. Viewers will also be able to participate in the voting through the competition’s official website.
EuroMix Live Into the Night!
Excited? So are we! Your favorite reporting duo from Vienna is reuniting for a festive livestream on the EuroMix YouTube channel. We will go live right as the results are revealed, experience the suspenseful moments together with you, and continue into the night for a special weekend livestream that will also include all the hottest news from the European Eurovision. Don’t miss it!
To watch the live broadcast on YouTube from 14:30 CET, click on the screen below!
All You Need to Know About Eurovision Asia
The Eurovision brand continues its global expansion with Eurovision Song Contest Asia, launched in collaboration with the European
Broadcasting Union (EBU) to mark the 70th anniversary of the original contest. Following the American Song Contest in 2022, which was not renewed for a second season, this new chapter aims to bring the beloved Eurovision format to a new continent and reach a massive potential audience of over 600 million viewers. Unlike the American adaptation that focused on a single nation, this is a large-scale, multi-national competition. The inaugural Grand Final will take place on November 14, 2026, at the One Bangkok Forum arena in Thailand, preceded by a Preview Show on November 13. Hosted by media figures Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop, this historic edition will feature 11 countries: Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Nepal, Laos, Bhutan, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
Unlike the European format, the contest in Asia operates under a centralized production model. It is produced by the international production company Voxovation in partnership with the leading Asian production company S2O. This structure subsidizes the selection process in various countries, allowing nations with limited budgets to participate. Additionally, the winning country will not automatically host the contest the following year but will instead be invited to perform as a guest artist at the traditional Eurovision. The voting system has also been adapted for the continent, based entirely on a unified, free digital platform that combines televoting with professional juries, giving unprecedented decisive power to the international audience through the “Rest of the World” voting. Furthermore, ZOOP will serve as the exclusive social partner of the event, enabling fans to take an active role in the digital experience.
Eurovision Asia 2026: The first Eurovision Asia contest will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14. The host arena of the contest is the “One Bangkok Forum”, which has a capacity of about 6,000 seats. This is an official expansion project of the Eurovision brand outside the borders of Europe, launched ahead of the original contest’s 70th-anniversary celebrations.
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Writer and content creator at EuroMix, providing cultural insights into the world of Eurovision. Talor is a second-generation Eurovision enthusiast who grew up attending family viewing parties. The 1999 Eurovision, at just five years old, was the event that shaped his love for the contest. He holds a BA degree in Culture – Creation and Production, and his articles combine academic knowledge with a passion for pop and trash, appreciating humor and clever references in the competition’s songs. He specializes in cultural and social analysis, offering in-depth commentary.
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