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Eurovision 2026: First Semi-Final – Afternoon Rehearsal: Liveblog

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(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...

Eurovision 2026: First Semi-Final Running Order

May 12, 2026May 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(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,...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: the First Semi Final of Eurovision 2026

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(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...

Eurovision 2026: First Semi-Final – Judges Rehearsal: Liveblog

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(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...

Eurovision 2026: First Semi-Final – Press Rehearsal: Liveblog

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the first 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 15:30 CET, the first 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...

Norway’s Jonas Lovv Asked by EBU to Tone Down Eurovision 2026 Performance

May 11, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NRK reveals the EBU asked Norway’s Jonas Lovv to reduce the “sex appeal” of his Eurovision 2026 performance in Vienna. Yesterday, the traditional Turquoise Carpet event took place in Vienna, officially marking the opening of Eurovision week for 2026. During the festive event, representatives from all participating countries gave interviews to numerous media outlets. Among the artists, it was Norway’s representative, Jonas Lovv, who caused a stir during an interview with the Norwegian national broadcaster NRK. During the interview, Jonas revealed that the European Broadcasting Union had asked him to tone down his stage performance in Vienna, claiming it was “too sexy”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ “Not Family Friendly” Later in the interview, Mads Tørklep, head of the Norwegian delegation, confirmed the singer’s comments and explained: “We have been told to tone down the 'sex appeal' because it is not family-friendly enough, so we will do that” The delegation head also added, addressing Jonas directly: “We didn’t mean to make this...

Eurovision 2026: Join Us for Coverage of the Ninth Rehearsal Day

May 11, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today, rehearsals for Eurovision 2026 continue with two dress rehearsals ahead of tomorrow’s first semi-final, broadcast live from Vienna. We’ll provide updates throughout the day as new information arrives. Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are in full swing. Yesterday, the official opening ceremony took place, and after a day’s break, rehearsals have resumed at the contest’s venue. This evening, the first two dress rehearsals for the first semi-final will be held, ahead of tomorrow’s live broadcast from Vienna, Austria at 21:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first dress rehearsal is scheduled for today at 15:30 and will run until 18:30. The second dress rehearsal (Jury Show) will take place at 21:00 and conclude at 23:45. During these rehearsals, all 15 countries participating in tomorrow’s first semi-final will perform in order, with Moldova opening the show and Serbia closing it. The EuroMix team is currently stationed inside the Media Center in Vienna and will provide continuous updates on each dress rehearsal as it happens. Ninth Day of Rehearsals:...

Eurovision 2026 Betting: Finland Dominates as Sweden Collapses

May 11, 2026 by Roie Ben HoorNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland leads Eurovision 2026 odds after rehearsals in Vienna, while Sweden drops and Noam Bettan holds sixth place for Israel. The second round of rehearsals for Eurovision 2026, held on stage in Vienna, Austria, has concluded. Following the latest footage from the arena, the betting markets have been updated with the most comprehensive data available. The past few days have seen dramatic shifts in the national rankings, with several countries experiencing momentum changes that could impact their chances of qualifying for the Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Current Leaders in the Betting Odds Currently leading the odds is Finland with the song "Liekinheitin" (in English: "Flamethrower"), performed by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen. They have emerged as the clear favorites to win with a 38% probability. This figure is remarkably close to the 39% winning chance held by Sweden at this stage last year. As the first semi-final approaches, the Finnish entry continues...

Eurovision 2026 Drama: Finland Blocks Interviews With Kan and ORF

May 10, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland’s Eurovision delegation reportedly blocked Kan and ORF interviews with Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen in Vienna. With just 48 hours remaining until Eurovision 2026 officially opens with the First Semi-Final - another major storyline has emerged around Finland, one of the competition’s leading favorites this year. Finland’s representatives, Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen, currently dominate the betting odds ahead of the contest and are widely considered the frontrunners to win Eurovision 2026. Following the recent controversy surrounding the exceptional approval granted to Linda to perform live violin on stage in Vienna, another dramatic development has now surfaced. Israel's Kan culture correspondent Amit Harari revealed in an exclusive report on her Instagram page that the Finnish Eurovision delegation spokesperson instructed the artists not to give interviews to the Israeli national broadcaster Kan or to Austria’s national broadcaster ORF during the Turquoise Carpet event held earlier today. ‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amit Harari Reveals Details From the Turquoise Carpet In an Instagram story uploaded...

Cyprus: Antigoni Talks Rehearsals and Eurovision 2026

May 10, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 representative, Antigoni shares her Eurovision 2026 rehearsal progress and her favorite past winner Antigoni, the Cypriot representative for Eurovision 2026, speaks in a special interview with EuroMix about her favorite Eurovision song. The singer has already completed two rehearsals on the Eurovision stage and will perform as song number 8 in the second semi-final of the competition on May 14th. Ahead of the second semi-final, EuroMix conducted a short interview with the artist regarding her favorite song in the contest and her heartfelt. Watch the full interview: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Excitement for the Eurovision Stage and Rehearsal Progress During the interview, the artist shared her favorite Eurovision song: "My Number One" by the Greek singer Helena Paparizou, the winner of Eurovision 2005. When she was a little girl, she filmed a video that was recently uploaded to the official Eurovision channel, showing her performing the song. She also discussed the rehearsals and the preparation for her Eurovision...