The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, featuring three events: two semifinals on May 12 and May 14, followed by the grand finale on May 16. The event will be hosted by Austrian singer Victoria Swarovski and actor Michael Ostrowski, with commentary by Gabriele Corsi and Elettra Lamborghini for the Italian audience.
Participants and Performance Orders
This year, 35 countries will compete in the lineup. Italy will be represented by Sal Da Vinci with his song “Per sempre sì,” which won the annual Sanremo Music Festival. During the first semifinal on May 12, 15 countries will perform, alongside two artists who qualify for the final as part of the Big Five nations.
- Italy: Sal Da Vinci – “Per sempre sì”
- Germany: Sarah Engels
Spain will not participate, reducing the Big Five to Big Four. In addition, Austria, the host country and reigning champion from 2025, France, and the United Kingdom will perform during the second semifinal on May 14.
Voting Process
Voting for the semifinals will occur via telephone, online, or SMS. Only audiences from participating countries can vote in the respective semifinal. Both Italy and Germany can vote during the first semifinal but cannot vote for their own entries, as both are directly qualified for the final.
First Semifinal Performance Lineup
The order of performances for the first semifinal on May 12 is as follows:
| Order | Country | Artist | Song Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moldavia | Satoshi | Viva, Moldova! |
| 2 | Svezia | FELICIA | My System |
| 3 | Croazia | LELEK | Andromeda |
| 4 | Grecia | Akylas | Ferto |
| 5 | Portogallo | Bandidos do Cante | Rosa |
| 6 | Georgia | Bzikebi | On Replay |
| 7 | Italia | Sal Da Vinci | Per sempre sì |
| 8 | Finlandia | Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen | Liekinheitin |
| 9 | Montenegro | Tamara Živković | Nova Zora |
| 10 | Estonia | Vanilla Ninja | Too Epic to Be True |
| 11 | Israele | Noam Bettan | Michelle |
| 12 | Germania | Sarah Engels | Fire |
| 13 | Belgio | ESSYLA | Dancing on the Ice |
| 14 | Lituania | Lion Ceccah | Sólo Quiero Más |
| 15 | San Marino | SENHIT | Superstar |
The top ten performances will qualify for the final on May 16. The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 promises to be an exciting event, showcasing diverse musical talents from across Europe.
