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A total of 35 countries are currently taking part this year.
2 sourcesacross 2 articlesApr 28, 2026 – May 4, 2026The semi-finals take place at 8pm UK time on Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 May.
2 sourcesacross 2 articlesApr 28, 2026 – May 4, 2026The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Vienna.
2 sourcesacross 2 articlesApr 28, 2026 – May 4, 2026Bomb-sniffing dogs are being used to guarantee security at Eurovision in Vienna.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 4, 2026 – May 4, 2026Sweden's entry competes in the first semifinal.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 4, 2026 – May 4, 2026Sweden is represented by Felicia with the song 'My system'.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 4, 2026 – May 4, 2026Five countries – Ireland, Iceland, Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain – have withdrawn, citing Israel's participation due to its warfare in Gaza.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 4, 2026 – May 4, 2026Both the semi-finals and the final will be broadcast live on BBC One, as well as on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
1 sourceacross 1 articleApr 28, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026Spain is boycotting Eurovision over Israel's continued involvement.
1 sourceacross 1 articleApr 28, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026The countries that do not need to qualify are the 'Big 5': France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
1 sourceacross 1 articleApr 28, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026Estonia's Tommy Cash finished third with 356 points.
1 sourceacross 1 articleApr 28, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026Israel's Yuval Raphael finished second with 357 points.
1 sourceacross 1 articleApr 28, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026Austria won last year with their entry JJ and the song 'Wasted Love', scoring 436 points.
1 sourceacross 1 articleApr 28, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026