Here are the 10 finalists! After an exciting semi-final full of standout performances, tense voting and memorable staging, the countries advancing to the Grand Final have now been revealed. These acts will return to the Eurovision stage for one more performance, keeping their hopes alive of taking home this year’s
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 gets under way tonight with the first semi-final. And the opening act will have you tearing up straight away, for several different reasons. We follow a couple watching the Eurovision Song Contest through the ages. There is a shock element in it, but you will
📷 EBU/Alma Bengtsson According to Norwegian broadcaster NRK, the concern was not about the song itself, but about parts of the performance being considered too suggestive for a family audience. VG reports that the feedback focused on repeated crotch-grabbing and thrusting-style movements, some of which were improvised rather than part
Tomorrow the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in the Wiener Stadshalle in Vienna. 15 countries compete for a spot in the final. One of them is Greece, represented by Akylas But who is he? Let’s give him a spotlight. From Cruise Ships to a Eurovision
The Eurovision 2026 Turquoise Carpet officially opened contest week in Vienna on Sunday evening. All 35 delegations walked from the Burgtheater towards Vienna City Hall, where fans, press and Eurovision guests welcomed this year’s participants. The event also marked the opening of the Eurovision Village at Rathausplatz. Artists arrive at
📷 EBU The Eurovision Turquoise Carpet 2026 opens Eurovision week in Vienna on Sunday 10 May. All 35 delegations will attend the event. You will see the artists together before the live shows begin. The Turquoise Carpet is one of the biggest moments before the Eurovision Song Contest. It gives
Several countries start their second rehearsals in Vienna. As we still don’t have access to the rehearsals, we will do something else. Per entry, we highlight one subject and give you some more information. That can be something about the artist, the song, the lyrics or even something completely different.
📷EBU/Corinne Cumming The EBU warning to Israel concerns broadcaster KAN and its promotion of “Michelle” by Noam Bettan. The song is Israel’s Eurovision 2026 entry. The warning followed promotional videos in which viewers were urged to use all ten votes for Israel. Eurovision director Martin Green said the EBU contacted
Several countries start their second rehearsals in Vienna. As we still don’t have access to the rehearsals, we will do something else. Per entry, we highlight one subject and give you some more information. That can be something about the artist, the song, the lyrics or even something completely different.
Several countries start their second rehearsals in Vienna. As we still don’t have access to the rehearsals, we will do something else. Per entry, we highlight one subject and give you some more information. That can be something about the artist, the song, the lyrics or even something completely different.