The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final airs Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM CEST (7:00 PM UTC). Semi-finals take place on May 12 and May 14, 2026.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 — Grand Final on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Europe's biggest music event, uniting nations through song.
See when the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final starts in your city. Show begins at 9:00 PM CEST.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place in May 2026. Semi-Final 1 is on Tuesday, May 12, Semi-Final 2 is on Thursday, May 14, and the Grand Final is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. All shows start at 9:00 PM CEST (7:00 PM UTC).
The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final starts at 9:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time) on Saturday, May 16, 2026. That is 7:00 PM UTC, 8:00 PM BST (UK time), and 3:00 PM ET (US Eastern Time).
The host city for Eurovision 2026 has not yet been officially announced. The host country and venue are typically confirmed approximately one year before the contest. Check back for updates as the announcement is made.
Eurovision is available worldwide via the official Eurovision YouTube channel, which livestreams all shows for free. In addition, various national broadcasters carry the contest in countries such as Australia (SBS), Canada, and the USA. Check your local listings for details.
Eurovision typically features around 36–40 participating countries. Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are eligible to enter, including some non-European countries like Australia and Israel. The "Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) plus the host country automatically qualify for the Grand Final.
Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 1 is on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 and Semi-Final 2 is on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Both semi-finals start at 9:00 PM CEST (7:00 PM UTC). Countries must qualify through a semi-final to compete in the Grand Final, except the Big Five and the host country.
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