In every competition there are winners and losers. The Eurovision Song Contest is no exception. After two semifinals held on May 12 and 14, 2026, Eurovision has ended the suspense by unveiling the 25 finalist countries of its 70th edition. These fortunate finalists will now have the honor of performing one last time this Saturday, May 16, in Vienna. Their goal? To win over the professional jury and the television audience to rack up as many points as possible and succeed JJ, the winner of the 2025 edition.
Eurovision 2026: meet the 25 finalist countries vying for a spot this Saturday
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]
On the flip side, 10 countries of the 35 taking part in the competition have unfortunately failed to win over the ears of the industry insiders and the public. A disappointment for the hopefuls, who will not be able to advance to the big final slated for this weekend. On May 12, during the first semi-final, Portugal, Georgia, Montenegro, Estonia, and San Marino were left out. Then, on May 14, following the second semi-final, the journey ended for Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Armenia, Switzerland, and Latvia.
Eurovision 2026: what time and on which channels to watch the final?
Eurovision returns this spring for a fresh, 70th edition. While some acts are tipped as favorites, can France break into the podium with Monroe and his song 'Regarde!'? Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Eurovision final. But what time and which channels will broadcast this big musical night live? We’ve got you covered. [Read more]
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Eurovision 2026: meet the 25 finalist countries vying for a spot this Saturday
