Latest News
Welcome to our news aggregator. Here you will find all the latest news and information from the official channel as well as many of the fan media outlets who report on the contest throughout the year.
Wiwibloggs
- Queen (still) on top: Loreen wins ESC250 2025 with “Euphoria”Euphoria's 12th winView PostThe post Queen (still) on top: Loreen wins ESC250 2025 with “Euphoria” appeared first on wiwibloggs.31 Dec 25, 9:50pm
- New music this week: Songs from AIKO, Subwoolfer, Željko Joksimovic and moreEMMY, Sabina Babayeva, Ich TrojeView PostThe post New music this week: Songs from AIKO, Subwoolfer, Željko Joksimovic and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.28 Dec 25, 7:00am
- New music this week: Songs from Shkodra Elektronike, Miriana Conte, Monokate and morePoli Genova, Tina Karol, Joost and more.View PostThe post New music this week: Songs from Shkodra Elektronike, Miriana Conte, Monokate and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.21 Dec 25, 2:50pm
- Hark the Eurovision stars sing: New festive songs from Sissal, Rosa Linn, Vesna and moreJustyna Steczkowska, Blas Cantó, John LundvikView PostThe post Hark the Eurovision stars sing: New festive songs from Sissal, Rosa Linn, Vesna and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.20 Dec 25, 7:00am
- Eurovision 2026: EBU confirms 35 countries will participate in Vienna contestA total of 35 countries will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. That’s the lowest number of competing entries since the 2003 contest, which was the last without a…View PostThe post Eurovision 2026: EBU confirms 35 countri…15 Dec 25, 3:58pm
- New music this week: Songs from MIKOLAS, Iveta Mukuchyan, Lord Of The Lost and moreAndomache, Blanca Paloma, Fabrizio Moro and more. View PostThe post New music this week: Songs from MIKOLAS, Iveta Mukuchyan, Lord Of The Lost and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.14 Dec 25, 6:30am
ESC Insight
- newViva La Bangaranga: Thoughts On Grand Final DayAs key nations withdraw from Vienna in a year clouded by geopolitics, it might be hard for some to come to our biggest party this year. Tonight, we remember those absent friends, but we also reclaim the good of the Song Contest through the defiant po…1 hour ago 16 May 26, 11:00am
- newEurovision Audience Poll: Australia Win The Grand Final In ViennaThe results of the Eurovision Audience Poll for the Grand Final at Vienna 2026 are in.Australia takes first place with 16%, Bulgaria second on 12%, and Finland third on 10 percent.The post Eurovision Audience Poll: Australia Win The Grand Final In V…11 hours ago 16 May 26, 12:52am
- newThe Lampenius Rule: Live Instruments Return To The Song ContestA landmark rule technicality will allow Linda Lampenius to perform the first live-mic'ed instrumental solo on the Eurovision stage this century. This "Lampenius Rule" marks a watershed moment for the Contest, potentially opening the door for more liv…18 hours ago 15 May 26, 6:00pm
- newEurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Friday 15th MayWe take a look through all 10 of the qualifying entries, analyse why gold is the magic colour for Australia, explore the innovative stagings of the returning countries Romania and Bulgaria, and ask which of these songs could have chances to succeed i…19 hours ago 15 May 26, 5:35pm
- newHow Effective Is The Televote’s Move To A Ten-Vote Maximum At Eurovision?Eurovision's televote has come under increased scrutiny by broadcasters, the media, and viewers following 2025's Song Contest. Sharleen Wright discusses one of the changes and their impact on 2026's voting experience, the lower limit of televotes you…21 hours ago 15 May 26, 3:45pm
- Finland’s Lucky Number 17: The 2026 Grand Final Running Order Analysis10 songs have been eliminated, now 25 remain to be in contention to be crowned the winner of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. As customary, here is our review of the producer's running order, in a show that starts with Denmark and ends with host cou…1 day ago 15 May 26, 6:42am
- We Have Our Final Ten Qualifiers From Vienna 2026Missing out are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Luxembourg and Switzerland. The draw for their Grand Final position is as follows. First Half Australia, Czechia, Denmark. Second Half Cyprus, Norway, United Kingdom Austria will perform in 25th place, as…2 days ago 14 May 26, 9:16pm
- The Spotter’s Guide to Eurovision 2026: Semi Final TwoWelcome to the Second Semifinal of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest? Have we all recovered from Semi One yet? Has your pulse returned to normal following the agony and the ecstasy of finding out who our first ten qualifiers were? Are we ready to cast…2 days ago 14 May 26, 4:30pm
Eurovoix
- newThe Three Eurovision Contests Still to Come in 2026With the final of the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest just hours away, there are still…20 mins ago 16 May 26, 11:57am
- new🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 in a Cultural Context: LanguagesOver its 70 year history, the Eurovision Song Contest has become a major platform for many competing countries…2 hours ago 16 May 26, 10:07am
- newThe Eurovision Contests We’ve LostAs the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates 70 years, a number of different contests have been created and cancelled.…2 hours ago 16 May 26, 9:57am
- new🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026: New Format for Revealing the WinnerThe announcement of the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest will be made in a new way for…2 hours ago 16 May 26, 9:56am
- newEurovision Betting Odds: 🇦🇺 Australia Closing the Gap to Victory & 🇧🇬 Bulgaria ClimbsAustralia is drawing ever closer to Finland in the betting odds, while Bulgaria is climbing further up the…4 hours ago 16 May 26, 8:31am
- new🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: Sabina Babayeva Returns as Spokesperson for Eurovision 2026Sabina Babayeva, who represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2012, is returning as the nations spokesperson for the Eurovision Song…4 hours ago 16 May 26, 8:15am
- newEurojury 2026: Forecast Ahead of The Grand FinalAt the start of this month we revealed the full results of our annual event Eurojury. Using the…4 hours ago 16 May 26, 8:08am
- new🇦🇲 Armenia: Parg Spokesperson for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026The points of the Armenian jury at Eurovision 2026 will be revealed by the nation’s representative at Eurovision…4 hours ago 16 May 26, 8:07am
ESC Daily
- newLIVE: Dress rehearsal 3 of the Grand FinalToday we will see the final run-through of the Grand Final.56 mins ago 16 May 26, 11:21am
- newRead back: France and Australia among 6 standout countries in Jury FinalTomorrow it’s time for the grand final of Eurovision 2026. 25 countries will compete for the trophy in the long awaiting final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. But 50% of the results will already...17 hours ago 15 May 26, 7:04pm
- Denmark opens Eurovision Final, Delta Goodrem performs in 8th placeDenmark will open the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest and, as previously announced, host country Austria will close. In between, Delta Goodrem will perform 8th for Australia, while top favorite Finland...1 day ago 15 May 26, 9:55am
- Predict the Eurovision 2026 results and win! (Part 3)This year again you can take it up against the team members of ESCDaily by predicting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Join the fun and read all you need to do in this article!...1 day ago 15 May 26, 1:56am
- Read back: Dress rehearsal 3 of Semi 2 at Eurovision 2026Eurovision 2026 has started in Vienna. All countries have rehearsed two times and this afternoon we will see the final full runthrough of second final . Follow the rehearsal in our live blog.2 days ago 14 May 26, 12:53pm
- Read back: Delta Goodrem impresses in Jury Semi Final 2 of Eurovision 2026Tomorrow it’s time for the first semi final of Eurovision 2026. 18 countries will perform; 15 of them will compete for a place in the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. But...3 days ago 13 May 26, 6:55pm
- Predict the Eurovision 2026 results and win! (Part 2)This year again you can take it up against the team members of ESCDaily by predicting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Join the fun and read all you need to do in this article!...3 days ago 13 May 26, 1:43pm
- Belgium surprise qualifier, Finland and Greece sail through to Eurovision Grand Final 2026Top favorites Finland and Greece have both qualified for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026. In one of the weaker semi finals in Eurovision history, Belgium and Lithuania also cleared the bar and reached...4 days ago 12 May 26, 9:32pm
ESC Plus
- newThe Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 arrives: participants, running order, voting system, schedule, how to watch it, and context of the eventThe Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna hosts the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This Saturday, May 16, live from 21:00 CEST, 25 countries compete for victory and, consequently, …5 hours ago 16 May 26, 7:15am
- newIt’s official! Malta will host Junior Eurovision 2026 on October 24 in Ta’ QaliThe Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Malta on Saturday, October 24. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU-UER) has confirmed the host country of the successful European children’s …24 hours ago 15 May 26, 12:39pm
- The Finns Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen win the INFE Poll 2026 and are proclaimed the favorites of the pollWith very little time left until the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the fan association INFE (International Network of Fanclubs of Eurovision), which has subdivisions throughout the …1 day ago 15 May 26, 10:47am
- Denmark opens and Austria closes: discover the running order of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026We have a running order! The European Broadcasting Union and the host broadcaster ORF have revealed the official running order of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, …1 day ago 15 May 26, 12:18am
- Discover in which half of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 the finalists will performThe Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has completed its two semi-finals at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. On Tuesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 14, the two live shows took place …2 days ago 14 May 26, 11:07pm
- Which countries complete the grand final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026? Discover the artists who qualified from the second semi-finalThe Eurovision Song Contest 2026 completed its second semi-final this Thursday, May 14, in Vienna. Since 21:00 CEST, presenters Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, together with Emily Busvine in the …2 days ago 14 May 26, 10:18pm
Eurovision Times
- newEurovision 2026: Jury Final TonightEurovision 2026 – The Jury Final takes place tonight with all 25 acts gving it their all to wow the different juries. It’s also the first chance many people will get at seeing the interval acts, and how the running order flows. ET will be…19 hours ago 15 May 26, 4:52pm
- Eurovision 2026: SF2 Qualifiers!Eurovision 2026 – The second 10 acts qualifying for the Grand Final are now known. We’ll see these 10 on Saturday in the Grand Final: Bulgaria: DARA – “Bangaranga”Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – &ld…2 days ago 14 May 26, 9:17pm
- Eurovision 2026: Second Semi-Final TonightEurovision 2026 – Tonight’s the night when we discover which 10 SF2 participants will qualify. Post your predictions below! 01. Bulgaria: DARA – “Bangaranga”02. Azerbaijan: JIVA – “Just Go&rdqu…2 days ago 14 May 26, 6:03pm
- Eurovision 2026: Second Semi-Final Evening Preview TonightEurovision 2026 – Tonight’s the night when the public get their first look in the flesh at all the acts of Semi-final 2. The Second Semi-Final Evening Preview kicks off at 21.00 (CEST) in the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. The running…3 days ago 13 May 26, 6:42am
ESCxtra
- newEurovision 2026 Audience Poll results: Grand FinalToday, our annual Press Poll was conducted for the dress rehearsal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final. In addition, we have collaborated with four other sites to bring you The Eurovision Audience Poll 2026 for this evening’s previe…12 hours ago 16 May 26, 12:04am
- newEurovision 2026 Press Poll Results: Grand FinalToday, the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 press centre opened its doors for accredited members of the media to watch a full run-through of the Grand Final from start to finish. Immediately after, we invited members of the press to vote in our annual Pr…18 hours ago 15 May 26, 6:26pm
- newEurovision 2026 Grand Final: our running order analysisAnother year, another Grand Final running order analysis. This morning, the EBU revealed the choice of this year’s Grand final running order. Let’s analyse what it means for tomorrow night’s show: the winners, the losers, but also t…19 hours ago 15 May 26, 5:27pm
- newMalta to host Junior Eurovision 2026Today (Friday 15th May 2026) the EBU has announced that the Maltese city of Ta’Qali will host the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This will be the third time Malta have hosted the Junior version of the pan-European contest after hostin…20 hours ago 15 May 26, 4:16pm
Eurovision Quick Links
- Ireland 1991Ireland 1991“Could It Be That I’m In Love”, performed by Kim Jackson.Composition by Liam Reilly.Lyrics by Liam Reilly.Here’s a rarity, a weak song and poor result for Ireland in the 1990s. Coming off a second place with L…23 Jan 23, 12:04pm
- Saara Aalto Eurovision Review and X Factor 2018 PreviewWhen Finnish TV tapped Brian Friedman to do the staging for Saara Aalto’s Eurovision 2018 entry, we were fascinated to see how this collision of Sofabet worlds would play out. You would think that Brian must have learned a huge amount about how…27 Aug 18, 5:20pm
- Croatia 2025 - Marko Bošnjak - Poison Cake
(Click here for a rather dark confectionary…)So there were we watching Croatia's Dora - the contest that finds their Eurovision entry - and there was one song that we decided was ripe for Apocalypsification. Dark and grim in places? Chec…
3 Mar 25, 2:35pm
- Schlagertastic 1980s: Number 45!!!
No.45: "Go" - Scott Fitzgerald (United Kingdom, 1988)To be honest, back in 1988 the teenage Schlagerboys were oblivious to the majesty of the United Kingdom entry; at the time we were distracted by Denmark. However, twenty eight years late…
16 Sep 16, 6:48pm
- reply from email posted to esc.voteThank you for reaching out with your query about voting at the Eurovision Song Contest. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support for the celebration of music and culture that Eurovision represents!We validate the country of a voter by checking the i…20 May 25, 9:58pm
- Time to do something about the juries
Last night I tweeted how disappointing it was to see the juries do Finland dirty. Some people interpreted that as me being a bad loser (the eurovision online fans were always easy to rub the wrong way) but this goes back to something I have been sayi…
14 May 23, 5:16pm
- Hırvatistan: İşte DORA 2025 ŞarkılarıHırvatistan’ın Eurovision yayıncısı HRT, toplam 221 şarkı başvurusundan 24’ünü seçerek 2 Mart 2025’te düzenlenecek Dora 2025 için finalistleri belirledi. Bu etkinl…11 Jan 25, 7:12pm