Trending Now - Eurovision 2026: Viewing Details and Grand Final Lineup Revealed
WHO:
eurovision.com - The participants in the Grand Final include Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund, Germany's Sarah Engels, Israel's Noam Bettan, and many others from 24 countries.
eurovision.com - The reigning Contest champions are Austria.
WHAT:
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will feature 25 performances, with the Running Order including Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will include performances from countries such as Germany, Israel, Belgium, Albania, Greece, Ukraine, Australia, Serbia, Malta, Czechia, Bulgaria, Croatia, the United Kingdom, France, Moldova, Finland, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Cyprus, Italy, Norway, Romania, and Austria.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will feature 25 performances, with the Running Order including Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will be broadcast on Saturday 16 May at 21:00 CEST, via YouTube and 35 participating broadcasters.
eurovision.com - The Running Order for the Grand Final includes 25 performances, with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final of Vienna 2026 will be broadcast on Saturday 16 May at 21:00 CEST, via YouTube and the 35 participating broadcasters.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will feature 25 performances, with the Running Order including Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will be broadcast via YouTube and 35 participating broadcasters.
ABC News - Finland's performance features jets of flame and a valuable 18th-century violin, with the song titled "Liekinheitin" or "Flamethrower."
ABC News - The Finnish duo of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius has performed their song hundreds of times since winning Finland’s national selection contest in February.
ABC News - The European Broadcasting Union has halved the number of votes per person to 10 and tightened safeguards against “suspicious or coordinated voting activity.”
ABC News - Unlike in previous years, Palestinian flags are being allowed in the arena during the contest.
ABC News - The five-country boycott is a revenue and viewership blow to an event that was watched by 166 million people around the world last year.
ABC News - Contest director Martin Green expressed hope that Hungary will return to Eurovision for the first time since 2019.
eurovision.com - The Running Order for the Grand Final includes 25 performances, with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
ABC News - Finland's performance features a valuable 18th-century violin and jets of flame, with the song titled "Liekinheitin" or "Flamethrower."
ABC News - The Finnish duo of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius has been rehearsing since November and performed their song hundreds of times.
ABC News - The contest’s motto is “United by Music,” and it aims to steer clear of politics, although it has faced challenges in doing so.
ABC News - A demonstration against Israel’s participation is planned ahead of the Grand Final in Vienna.
ABC News - Five countries—Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland—are boycotting Eurovision this year due to Israel’s inclusion.
ABC News - The number of participants in this year's contest is the lowest since 2003.
ABC News - Eurovision is planning a spinoff event, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, to take place in Bangkok in November.
ABC News - Contest director Martin Green expressed hope that Hungary will return to Eurovision for the first time since 2019.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will feature 25 performances.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will be broadcast on Saturday 16 May at 21:00 CEST.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will feature 25 performances, with the Running Order including Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will be broadcast on Saturday 16 May at 21:00 CEST, via YouTube and 35 participating broadcasters.
eurovision.com - The Running Order for the Grand Final includes 25 performances, with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final of Vienna 2026 will be broadcast on Saturday 16 May at 21:00 CEST, via YouTube and the 35 participating broadcasters.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will feature 25 performances, with the Running Order including Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will be broadcast via YouTube and 35 participating broadcasters.
ABC News - Finland's performance features jets of flame and a valuable 18th-century violin, with the song titled "Liekinheitin" or "Flamethrower."
ABC News - The Finnish duo of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius has performed their song hundreds of times since winning Finland’s national selection contest in February.
ABC News - The European Broadcasting Union has halved the number of votes per person to 10 and tightened safeguards against “suspicious or coordinated voting activity.”
ABC News - Unlike in previous years, Palestinian flags are being allowed in the arena during the contest.
ABC News - The five-country boycott is a revenue and viewership blow to an event that was watched by 166 million people around the world last year.
ABC News - Contest director Martin Green expressed hope that Hungary will return to Eurovision for the first time since 2019.
eurovision.com - The Running Order for the Grand Final includes 25 performances, with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund performing first and Austria's COSMÓ closing the show.
ABC News - Finland's performance features a valuable 18th-century violin and jets of flame, with the song titled "Liekinheitin" or "Flamethrower."
ABC News - The Finnish duo of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius has been rehearsing since November and performed their song hundreds of times.
ABC News - The contest’s motto is “United by Music,” and it aims to steer clear of politics, although it has faced challenges in doing so.
ABC News - A demonstration against Israel’s participation is planned ahead of the Grand Final in Vienna.
ABC News - Five countries—Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland—are boycotting Eurovision this year due to Israel’s inclusion.
ABC News - The number of participants in this year's contest is the lowest since 2003.
ABC News - Eurovision is planning a spinoff event, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, to take place in Bangkok in November.
ABC News - Contest director Martin Green expressed hope that Hungary will return to Eurovision for the first time since 2019.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will feature 25 performances.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will be broadcast on Saturday 16 May at 21:00 CEST.
WHERE:
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will take place in Vienna, Austria.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final will take place in Vienna, Austria.
WHEN:
eurovision.com - The Grand Final is scheduled for Saturday 16 May.
eurovision.com - The Grand Final is scheduled for Saturday 16 May.
HOW:
eurovision.com - The Running Order for the Grand Final was decided following the Second Semi-Final, which took place earlier in the week.
ABC News - The European Broadcasting Union stated that live audio capture of instruments may be permitted if artistically justified, which was the case for Lampenius' performance.
ABC News - The European Broadcasting Union stated that live audio capture of instruments may be permitted if artistically justified, which was the case for Lampenius' performance.
eurovision.com - The Running Order for the Grand Final was decided following the Second Semi-Final.
ABC News - The European Broadcasting Union stated that live audio capture of instruments may be permitted if artistically justified, which was the case for Lampenius' performance.
ABC News - The European Broadcasting Union stated that live audio capture of instruments may be permitted if artistically justified, which was the case for Lampenius' performance.
eurovision.com - The Running Order for the Grand Final was decided following the Second Semi-Final.
(UPDATED May 16, 2026 01:29 UTC)
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest will showcase 25 performances, kicking off with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund and concluding with Austria's COSMÓ. This exciting event will feature a diverse lineup of countries, including Germany, Israel, Belgium, Albania, Greece, Ukraine, Australia, and many more. The Running Order for the Grand Final was determined after the Second Semi-Final, which occurred earlier in the week.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 23:15 UTC)
The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place in Vienna, Austria, featuring 25 performances, with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund kicking off the show and Austria's COSMÓ bringing it to a close. The event will be broadcast on Saturday, May 16, at 21:00 CEST, available via YouTube and 35 participating broadcasters. Finland's performance will showcase jets of flame and a valuable 18th-century violin, as the duo of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius takes the stage with their song "Liekinheitin," or "Flamethrower."
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 17:26 UTC)
The Grand Final of Vienna 2026 will feature 25 performances, with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund kicking off the show and Austria's COSMÓ bringing it to a close. This exciting event is set to be broadcast on Saturday, May 16, at 21:00 CEST, available on YouTube and through 35 participating broadcasters. Additionally, the European Broadcasting Union has announced that live audio capture of instruments may be allowed if artistically justified, as seen in Lampenius' performance.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 15:40 UTC)
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest will showcase 25 performances, kicking off with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund and wrapping up with Austria's COSMÓ, all broadcast via YouTube and 35 participating broadcasters. Finland's entry features an impressive display of jets of flame and a valuable 18th-century violin, with the duo of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius performing their song "Liekinheitin," or "Flamethrower," for the hundreds of time since winning their national selection contest. In a notable change this year, Palestinian flags are permitted in the arena, while the European Broadcasting Union has reduced the number of votes per person to 10 and tightened safeguards against suspicious voting activities.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 13:28 UTC)
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest will showcase 25 performances, starting with Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund and concluding with Austria's COSMÓ. Finland's entry features a dramatic display with jets of flame and an 18th-century violin, as the duo of Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius has rehearsed their song "Liekinheitin," or "Flamethrower," hundreds of times since November. The European Broadcasting Union has indicated that live audio capture of instruments may be allowed if artistically justified, which applies to Lampenius' performance.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 09:51 UTC)
The Eurovision Song Contest, which carries the motto "United by Music," is facing political challenges as five countries—Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland—have decided to boycott this year's event due to Israel's participation. Additionally, a demonstration against Israel's involvement is planned ahead of the Grand Final in Vienna, contributing to the lowest number of participants since 2003. In a positive development, contest director Martin Green expressed hope that Hungary will return to Eurovision for the first time since 2019, while also announcing plans for a spinoff event, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, set to take place in Bangkok this November.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 06:15 UTC)
The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, featuring 25 performances from participants representing 24 countries, including Denmark's Søren Torpegaard Lund, Germany's Sarah Engels, and Israel's Noam Bettan. The reigning champions from Austria will defend their title during this exciting event, which is set to be broadcast on Saturday, May 16, at 21:00 CEST. The Running Order for the Grand Final was determined after the conclusion of the Second Semi-Final.