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The full Eurovision 2026 rehearsal schedule runs from May 2 to May 16 at the Wiener Stadthalle. Every artist gets two rehearsal slots before live shows begin — first rehearsals at 30 minutes each, second rehearsals at 20 minutes. Here is the complete day-by-day breakdown of who rehearses when, what gets released publicly, and how to follow along.
Read more →Over $113.4 million has been traded on the 'Eurovision Winner 2026' market on Polymarket since December 2025, with 110+ active Eurovision markets covering everything from the outright winner to individual semi-final qualifiers. Finland leads at 37% implied probability. Here is how prediction markets work, how they compare to traditional bookmakers, and where the smart money is going.
Read more →Over 1,100 musicians and cultural workers — including Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Sigur Ros, IDLES, Kneecap, Macklemore, Primal Scream, Paul Weller and Paloma Faith — have signed the 'No Music For Genocide' open letter calling on fans, broadcasters and artists to boycott Eurovision 2026 unless Israel is banned. Five countries have already withdrawn.
Read more →Sal Da Vinci won Sanremo 2026 by just 0.29% and now brings 'Per sempre si' to Vienna as Italy's Eurovision entry. At 56, with a 40-year career spanning theatre, cinema and Neapolitan pop, he is the most experienced performer in the competition — and his song is the #1 most-watched Eurovision 2026 entry on YouTube with 400,111 weekly views. Here is why Italy's streaming king could be the dark horse of the contest.
Read more →The full Eurovision 2026 interval act lineup is confirmed across all three live shows. The Grand Final features a Eurovision Allstars 'Celebration!' segment with Verka Serduchka, Lordi, Il Volo and Erika Vikman, plus Parov Stelar and Cesar Sampson. The semi-finals bring host performances and a brand-new JJ song. Here is the complete guide to every non-competitive performance in Vienna.
Read more →Stage construction at the Wiener Stadthalle is nearly finished, and ORF has confirmed Eurovision 2026 will be the first contest ever shot on cinematic Arri cameras — the same film-grade rigs used by Coldplay, Taylor Swift and Billy Joel tours. Combined with Tim Routledge's 2,135 lighting fixtures, 8,500 individually controllable LEDs and 80 high-speed cable winches, this is the biggest production tech upgrade in Eurovision history.
Read more →The Eurovision 2026 pre-party circuit is in full swing. London hosted 3 consecutive nights peaking with 25 acts at the Outernet. Bucharest held its first-ever Eurovision pre-party at Arenele Romane (sold out). Amsterdam opened the tour at AFASA Live. But the traditional heavyweight PrePartyES in Madrid — plus the BCN Party in Barcelona — are both cancelled for 2026 following Spain's boycott. Complete circuit breakdown and which artists are building momentum.
Read more →Vienna just launched the Eurovision Song Contest Challenge — a free citywide treasure hunt app that turns the host city into a Eurovision quiz game. Check in digitally at 6 Eurovision locations, answer 3 quiz questions at each, collect 30 points, and you're in the prize draw for a weekend at the Jaz in the City Wien hotel. First 400 qualifiers also get limited Eurovision hand fans. Runs until May 31. Complete guide.
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Read more →The EBU has officially announced Eurovision Song Contest Asia, launching in 2026 with Bangkok, Thailand as the inaugural host city. Produced by Voxovation and S2O Productions with Thailand's Channel 3 as broadcast partner, the first-ever Asian edition marks the biggest geographic expansion in the 70-year history of the Eurovision franchise. Full breakdown of what it means.
Read more →The official Eurovision Song Contest Vienna 2026 compilation album drops today, April 17, featuring all 35 entries from the 70th edition of the contest. Released by Universal Music Group, the album includes Delta Goodrem's 'Eclipse', Vanilla Ninja's return for Estonia, and every other competing song. CD follows April 24, triple vinyl May 22. Complete release guide.
Read more →Eurovision 2026's spectacular stage design by legendary set designer Florian Wieder has been unveiled. The Wiener Stadthalle production features a sweeping curved LED leaf as the centrepiece, a Viennese Secession-inspired art concept, and a Viennese coffee-house Green Room with a walkway for the Winner's Walk through the audience. Full breakdown of the design.
Read more →Breaking news from the StreamTV Europe conference in Lisbon: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will stream free on YouTube in the United States for the very first time, alongside the paid Peacock exclusive. American viewers can now watch both semi-finals and the Grand Final live at no cost — a landmark in Eurovision's US expansion strategy.
Read more →Every broadcaster, streaming platform, and free live stream for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. BBC One + iPlayer in the UK, Peacock in the US, SBS in Australia, CBC Gem in Canada, ORF for Austrian fans, plus the global free livestream on eurovision.tv and YouTube. Complete guide for all three shows — May 12, 14 and 16.
Read more →All 9 Eurovision 2026 shows sold out within an hour of going on sale. Grand Final tickets vanished in 14 minutes. The official fanSALE face-value resale platform is now the only legitimate route to tickets. Here's how to use it, what prices to expect, and how to avoid scams and touts.
Read more →Eurovision 2026 runs May 12, 14 and 16 at 21:00 CEST from Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle. Here's every start time converted for the UK (20:00 BST), US East (15:00 EDT), US West (12:00 PDT), Australia (05:00 AEST next morning), and every other major market — plus running times and voting windows.
Read more →France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and host nation Austria all qualify automatically for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final. Spain's boycott has reduced the Big 5 to four. Here's every automatic qualifier, their entries, betting odds and Grand Final prospects ahead of May 16 in Vienna.
Read more →From Cliff Richard losing by one point in 1968 to Lordi's monster triumph in 2006, Eurovision has produced some of the greatest sporting and cultural shocks ever televised. Here are the 10 biggest upsets in Eurovision history — and the lessons they hold for bettors predicting the Eurovision 2026 winner.
Read more →The Eurovision 2026 host broadcaster ORF has officially moved into Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle, with Executive Producer Michael Krön and Stadthalle Managing Director Thomas Waldner marking the ceremonial handover on March 30. The six-week transformation from concert venue to Eurovision stage is now underway.
Read more →Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo has returned their trophy to the European Broadcasting Union in protest at Israel's continued participation. Reports suggest the glass microphone trophy was damaged in transit. Ireland's 1994 winner Charlie McGettigan has also pledged to return his trophy.
Read more →Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green has dismissed the five-country boycott of Eurovision 2026, telling Der Standard that the withdrawals will be 'just a footnote' in the contest's 70-year history. His comments have drawn sharp criticism from fans and boycotting nations alike.
Read more →Everything you need to know about voting at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The jury vs televote 50/50 split, how many votes you can cast, the official Eurovision app, phone and SMS voting, timing windows for each show, and why you can't vote for your own country. Complete guide for UK, European, and Rest of World viewers.
Read more →Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has unveiled comprehensive security measures for Eurovision 2026 at Vienna's Stadthalle, including airport-style screening, advanced counter-drone systems, and explosive detection dogs. Here's everything you need to know about the biggest Eurovision security operation ever mounted.
Read more →The Eurovision 2026 Turquoise Carpet and opening ceremony will see all 35 delegations walk from the Burgtheater to Vienna's Rathausplatz on May 10 before 30,000 spectators, with live music from the Woodstock Allstar Band, the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra, and a performance of Austria's entry by JJ.
Read more →Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 takes place on May 14 with Bulgaria opening and Norway closing. Denmark, Australia, Switzerland and Norway are among the favourites to qualify. Full running order, every country, and expert betting predictions on who makes the Grand Final.
Read more →The full running order for Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 1 on May 12 in Vienna. Moldova opens, Serbia closes, and Finland performs in slot 5. Complete analysis of all 15 entries, qualification odds from Betfred, and expert predictions for which 10 countries advance to the Grand Final.
Read more →Does the Eurovision winner receive cash? The answer will surprise you. Eurovision's glass microphone trophy is legendary, but there is no prize money. Instead, winners get hosting rights for the following year, a massive streaming boost (often +2,000%), and global exposure to 150+ million viewers. Full breakdown of what Eurovision 2026's winner actually wins.
Read more →Finland remains the Eurovision 2026 betting favourite but the gap is closing. Denmark has surged to join France in second place, Greece is climbing fast, and Italy is attracting 17% of all wagers despite sitting outside the top five. Full odds breakdown and analysis.
Read more →Meet the Eurovision 2026 hosting team: Victoria Swarovski brings crystal-family glamour and international TV pedigree, Michael Ostrowski delivers Austrian comedy and improv, and Caroline Athanasiadis is rumoured to complete the trio as Green Room host. Full profiles, careers, and what they bring to Vienna 2026.
Read more →Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung reports that Greek-Austrian star Caroline Athanasiadis is being lined up to host the Eurovision 2026 Green Room alongside main presenters Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski. A self-confessed Eurovision superfan, she would complete the hosting trio.
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