Tuesday, May 12, 2026, fifteen countries went head-to-head in Vienna, Austria, for the first semifinal of the Eurovision. At the end of this first round, only 10 countries qualified.
This Thursday, May 14, fifteen new countries were in the running for the second semi-final. Among them? Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Romania, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Armenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, Albania, Malta and Norway.
Their goal was simple: do whatever it takes to land their own ticket to the grand final of the Song Contest, scheduled for May 16. But here's the catch: as in the first semi-final, only 10 countries earned a place in the long-awaited final. So which countries are they? Who were selected in this second semi-final? Discover the grand final of the Song Contest — the 10 remaining countries qualified for the big final!
Unfortunately, Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Armenia, Switzerland and Latvia have failed to persuade and come up short of the final, and will therefore not be able to compete on May 16.
Following the two semifinals, we now know the 25 finalist nations. So, in your view, who will lift the trophy at this 70th Eurovision edition? Who will succeed JJ, last year’s winner? The answer comes this Saturday!
Eurovision 2026: the 10 countries advancing from the first semi-final
The Eurovision Song Contest will announce the name of the new winner during the grand final scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. In the meantime, the musical event, watched by millions of viewers, must decide the finalists for its 70th edition. The first of the two semi-finals took place on May 12. Read on to discover, without delay, the 10 countries that qualified this Tuesday evening. [Read more]
There are five. Five countries have earned a direct pass to the Eurovision 2026 grand final, set for May in Vienna, Austria. So, who are they? Get to know the representatives and their songs from these five countries that are already qualified. [Read more]
Following two nail-biting semifinals, the 25 finalists for Eurovision’s 70th edition are finally known. Everyone is ready to go head-to-head this Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the grand final. We’ll hear them in music! [Read more]
Eurovision makes its return this spring for a brand-new 70th edition! While some are among the favorites, will France clinch a podium spot thanks to Monroe and her song "Regarde!"? Tune in on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for the Eurovision grand final. But what time, and on which channels can you watch this big musical night live? We’ve got all the details. [Read more]
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Eurovision 2026: the 10 countries advancing from the first semi-final
Eurovision 2026: the songs of the five countries that qualified automatically
Eurovision 2026: meet the 25 finalist countries vying for a spot this Saturday
Eurovision 2026: what time does the final start, and which channels will broadcast it?
