The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will take place on May 16 in Vienna, Austria. This marks the contest’s 70th edition, showcasing a star-studded lineup and innovative accessibility features.
The Grand Final will feature 25 countries competing for the win. The Semi-Finals are scheduled for May 12 and May 14. The UK act LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER is confirmed to perform.
Key details about the event:
- The Grand Final starts at 8 PM.
- The opening act will feature last year’s winner, JJ.
- The UK is one of the pre-qualified ‘Big Four’ countries.
Graham Norton will host the Grand Final. Meanwhile, Rylan Clark and Angela Scanlon will present the Semi-Finals. Norton expressed excitement about guiding viewers through this significant anniversary year.
This year also introduces new voting procedures. Voting in the UK will be online only, costing 15 pence per vote. Last year’s Grand Final attracted an average audience of 7.1 million viewers, including over a million young adults aged 16-34.
The BBC continues to enhance its Eurovision coverage, promising a treasure trove of content across various platforms. Kalpna Patel-Knight stated that this year’s celebration aims to engage audiences with exciting programming.
The last time Vienna hosted Eurovision was in 2015. This year’s contest is set to be one of the biggest shows on the planet.
