Latest News
Welcome to our news aggregator. Here you will find all the latest news and information from the official channel as well as many of the fan media outlets who report on the contest throughout the year.
Wiwibloggs
- Queen (still) on top: Loreen wins ESC250 2025 with “Euphoria”Euphoria's 12th winView PostThe post Queen (still) on top: Loreen wins ESC250 2025 with “Euphoria” appeared first on wiwibloggs.31 Dec 25, 9:50pm
- New music this week: Songs from AIKO, Subwoolfer, Željko Joksimovic and moreEMMY, Sabina Babayeva, Ich TrojeView PostThe post New music this week: Songs from AIKO, Subwoolfer, Željko Joksimovic and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.28 Dec 25, 7:00am
- New music this week: Songs from Shkodra Elektronike, Miriana Conte, Monokate and morePoli Genova, Tina Karol, Joost and more.View PostThe post New music this week: Songs from Shkodra Elektronike, Miriana Conte, Monokate and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.21 Dec 25, 2:50pm
- Hark the Eurovision stars sing: New festive songs from Sissal, Rosa Linn, Vesna and moreJustyna Steczkowska, Blas Cantó, John LundvikView PostThe post Hark the Eurovision stars sing: New festive songs from Sissal, Rosa Linn, Vesna and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.20 Dec 25, 7:00am
- Eurovision 2026: EBU confirms 35 countries will participate in Vienna contestA total of 35 countries will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. That’s the lowest number of competing entries since the 2003 contest, which was the last without a…View PostThe post Eurovision 2026: EBU confirms 35 countri…15 Dec 25, 3:58pm
- New music this week: Songs from MIKOLAS, Iveta Mukuchyan, Lord Of The Lost and moreAndomache, Blanca Paloma, Fabrizio Moro and more. View PostThe post New music this week: Songs from MIKOLAS, Iveta Mukuchyan, Lord Of The Lost and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.14 Dec 25, 6:30am
ESC Insight
- new16 Facts and Stats From The 2026 Eurovision Song ContestAs the rankings of every juror and every televote have been released by the European Broadcasting Union, the ESC Insight team breaks down all the statistics you need to know from the 70th edition from Vienna.The post 16 Facts and Stats From The 2026…2 hours ago 17 May 26, 10:30am
- newDara wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 for BulgariaBulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Dara's win with 'Bangaranga' is the first for Bulgaria and for broadcaster BNT. Israel finished in second place, and Romania finished in third.The post Dara wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 for…13 hours ago 16 May 26, 11:34pm
- newThe Arena And The Livng Room: Eurovision’s Two AudiencesThe Eurovision Song Contest is one of the last true live television spectacles. In 2025, 166 million people watched the Song Contest worldwide — an extraordinary figure in an era where audiences increasingly consume entertainment on demand. The…20 hours ago 16 May 26, 4:30pm
- newThe Model Predicts Finland to Win Eurovision 2026The Model was designed to predict what would happen if the Eurovision Song Contest was held today. Today, it's the day of the Grand Final - and Finland is the favourite to win.The post The Model Predicts Finland to Win Eurovision 2026 appeared first…22 hours ago 16 May 26, 3:00pm
- newThe Spotter’s Guide to Eurovision 2026: The Grand FinalIt’s been a long road, friends, but tonight we finally see the culmination of months, even years of work. Following two competitive Semifinals, we have winnowed the field down to twenty-five acts, and only one will raise the crystal microphone…23 hours ago 16 May 26, 2:00pm
- Viva La Bangaranga: Thoughts On Grand Final DayAs key nations withdraw from Vienna in a year clouded by geopolitics, it might be hard for some to come to our biggest party this year. Tonight, we remember those absent friends, but we also reclaim the good of the Song Contest through the defiant po…1 day ago 16 May 26, 11:00am
- Eurovision Audience Poll: Australia Win The Grand Final In ViennaThe results of the Eurovision Audience Poll for the Grand Final at Vienna 2026 are in.Australia takes first place with 16%, Bulgaria second on 12%, and Finland third on 10 percent.The post Eurovision Audience Poll: Australia Win The Grand Final In V…1 day ago 16 May 26, 12:52am
- The Lampenius Rule: Live Instruments Return To The Song ContestA landmark rule technicality will allow Linda Lampenius to perform the first live-mic'ed instrumental solo on the Eurovision stage this century. This "Lampenius Rule" marks a watershed moment for the Contest, potentially opening the door for more liv…2 days ago 15 May 26, 6:00pm
Eurovoix
- new🇱🇺 Luxembourg: Continued Eurovision Participation Dependent on Government Funding DecisionLuxembourg’s continued participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is dependent on the nation’s government agreeing to continue to…2 hours ago 17 May 26, 10:49am
- new🇳🇱 Netherlands: NPO & AVROTROS Waiting for EBU Evaluation Before Deciding on Eurovision 2027 ParticipationThe Dutch broadcaster NPO and AVROTROS are awaiting for a report from the European Broadcasting Union before they…2 hours ago 17 May 26, 10:38am
- new🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Lowest Eurovision Final Audience Since 2010The United Kingdom recorded its lowest audience for a Eurovision Song Contest final in 15 years, with just…2 hours ago 17 May 26, 10:29am
- new🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026: The Jurors With a Eurovision ConnectionThirty-seven of the jurors who voted in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 have a connection to the Eurovision…2 hours ago 17 May 26, 10:22am
- new🇧🇬 Bulgaria: Eurovision 2026 Final Second Most Watched in Country’s HistoryThe final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was watched by nearly half of the viewing audience in…3 hours ago 17 May 26, 9:33am
- new🇫🇮 Finland: Largest Eurovision Final Audience Since 2007Yle recorded its biggest audience for a Eurovision Song Contest final since Finland hosted the contest in Helsinki…3 hours ago 17 May 26, 9:25am
- new🇦🇹 Austria: Largest Eurovision Grand Final Audience Since 2015ORF recorded its largest audience for a Eurovision Song Contest final since 2015, when Austria last hosted the…4 hours ago 17 May 26, 8:34am
- new🇮🇹 Italy: Over 5 Million Viewers for the Eurovision 2026 FinalOver 5 million viewers tuned into Rai 1 last night to watch the final of the Eurovision Song…4 hours ago 17 May 26, 8:26am
ESC Daily
- newRead back: France and Australia among 6 standout countries in Jury FinalTomorrow it’s time for the grand final of Eurovision 2026. 25 countries will compete for the trophy in the long awaiting final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. But 50% of the results will already...17 hours ago 16 May 26, 7:04pm
- Read back: Dress rehearsal 3 of the Grand FinalToday we will see the final run-through of the Grand Final.1 day ago 16 May 26, 1:21am
- Denmark opens Eurovision Final, Delta Goodrem performs in 8th placeDenmark will open the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest and, as previously announced, host country Austria will close. In between, Delta Goodrem will perform 8th for Australia, while top favorite Finland...2 days ago 15 May 26, 9:55am
- Predict the Eurovision 2026 results and win! (Part 3)This year again you can take it up against the team members of ESCDaily by predicting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Join the fun and read all you need to do in this article!...2 days ago 15 May 26, 1:56am
- Read back: Dress rehearsal 3 of Semi 2 at Eurovision 2026Eurovision 2026 has started in Vienna. All countries have rehearsed two times and this afternoon we will see the final full runthrough of second final . Follow the rehearsal in our live blog.3 days ago 14 May 26, 12:53pm
- Read back: Delta Goodrem impresses in Jury Semi Final 2 of Eurovision 2026Tomorrow it’s time for the first semi final of Eurovision 2026. 18 countries will perform; 15 of them will compete for a place in the Grand Final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. But...4 days ago 13 May 26, 6:55pm
- Predict the Eurovision 2026 results and win! (Part 2)This year again you can take it up against the team members of ESCDaily by predicting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Join the fun and read all you need to do in this article!...4 days ago 13 May 26, 1:43pm
- Belgium surprise qualifier, Finland and Greece sail through to Eurovision Grand Final 2026Top favorites Finland and Greece have both qualified for the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026. In one of the weaker semi finals in Eurovision history, Belgium and Lithuania also cleared the bar and reached...5 days ago 12 May 26, 9:32pm
ESC Plus
- newThe breakdown of scores for the Eurovision 2026 semifinals has been revealed: Israel and Bulgaria won their respective semifinalsThe Eurovision Song Contest 2026 comes to an end. The 70th edition of the European contest held its decisive night with a Grand Final in which 25 countries competed for …10 hours ago 17 May 26, 2:16am
- newBulgaria with DARA wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in a 70th anniversary marked by the controversial participation of IsraelThe Eurovision Song Contest 2026 culminates its 70th edition with the victory of Bulgaria. After a decisive night with its Grand Final held this Saturday, May 16, from 21:00 CEST …13 hours ago 16 May 26, 11:52pm
- newRTVE broadcasts a message in defense of human rights in Palestine at the start of the Eurovision 2026 Grand FinalSpain is not participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 due to Israel’s participation. This Saturday, May 16, the Grand Final of the 70th edition takes place, and at the …16 hours ago 16 May 26, 8:07pm
- newThe winners of the Marcel Bezençon Awards 2026 have been revealedIn 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest reaches its 70th edition with a new event that brings together the participating delegations under the organization of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU–UER) and …19 hours ago 16 May 26, 5:22pm
- newWho will win Eurovision 2026? Here’s how the betting odds stand before the Grand FinalThe Eurovision Song Contest 2026 comes to an end this Saturday, May 16. The 70th edition of the European contest takes place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna following the …20 hours ago 16 May 26, 4:38pm
- The Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 arrives: participants, running order, voting system, schedule, how to watch it, and context of the eventThe Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna hosts the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This Saturday, May 16, live from 21:00 CEST, 25 countries compete for victory and, consequently, …1 day ago 16 May 26, 7:15am
Eurovision Times
- newBulgaria Wins Eurovision!Eurovision 2026 – Huge congratulations to Dara and the Bulgarian delegation. Against the betting odds she won singing ‘Bangaranga‘ with a huge 516 points, beating Israel into 2nd place. The final placings were: Favourites Finland we…13 hours ago 16 May 26, 11:45pm
- newTonight, the 70th Eurovision Song Contest!Eurovision 2026 – After seven and a half months of national finals, preview parties, official videos and recent rehearsals, tonight sees the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest take place in Vienna. Starting at 21.00 (CEST), 25 acts…18 hours ago 16 May 26, 6:09pm
- Eurovision 2026: Jury Final TonightEurovision 2026 – The Jury Final takes place tonight with all 25 acts gving it their all to wow the different juries. It’s also the first chance many people will get at seeing the interval acts, and how the running order flows. ET will be…2 days ago 15 May 26, 4:52pm
- Eurovision 2026: SF2 Qualifiers!Eurovision 2026 – The second 10 acts qualifying for the Grand Final are now known. We’ll see these 10 on Saturday in the Grand Final: Bulgaria: DARA – “Bangaranga”Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – &ld…3 days ago 14 May 26, 9:17pm
ESCxtra
- newBulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 with “Bangaranga”The Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 is concluding and Bulgaria won the Contest, with “Bangaranga”, performed by DARA. 🇧🇬 Victory for the dark horse Far from being a favourite when entering Eurovision week, “Bangaranga…14 hours ago 16 May 26, 11:00pm
- newAustralia’s Delta Goodrem the Eurovision Audience Poll 2026 favourite as clear top two emergesA grand total of 25 acts will be competing to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna tonight. The all important jury rehearsal took place on Friday night and, like on Monday and Wednesday, the team of the Eurovision Audience Poll was present…23 hours ago 16 May 26, 1:14pm
- Eurovision 2026 Audience Poll results: Grand FinalToday, our annual Press Poll was conducted for the dress rehearsal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final. In addition, we have collaborated with four other sites to bring you The Eurovision Audience Poll 2026 for this evening’s previe…2 days ago 16 May 26, 12:04am
- Eurovision 2026 Press Poll Results: Grand FinalToday, the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 press centre opened its doors for accredited members of the media to watch a full run-through of the Grand Final from start to finish. Immediately after, we invited members of the press to vote in our annual Pr…2 days ago 15 May 26, 6:26pm
Eurovision Quick Links
- Ireland 1991Ireland 1991“Could It Be That I’m In Love”, performed by Kim Jackson.Composition by Liam Reilly.Lyrics by Liam Reilly.Here’s a rarity, a weak song and poor result for Ireland in the 1990s. Coming off a second place with L…23 Jan 23, 12:04pm
- Saara Aalto Eurovision Review and X Factor 2018 PreviewWhen Finnish TV tapped Brian Friedman to do the staging for Saara Aalto’s Eurovision 2018 entry, we were fascinated to see how this collision of Sofabet worlds would play out. You would think that Brian must have learned a huge amount about how…27 Aug 18, 5:20pm
- Croatia 2025 - Marko Bošnjak - Poison Cake
(Click here for a rather dark confectionary…)So there were we watching Croatia's Dora - the contest that finds their Eurovision entry - and there was one song that we decided was ripe for Apocalypsification. Dark and grim in places? Chec…
3 Mar 25, 2:35pm
- Schlagertastic 1980s: Number 45!!!
No.45: "Go" - Scott Fitzgerald (United Kingdom, 1988)To be honest, back in 1988 the teenage Schlagerboys were oblivious to the majesty of the United Kingdom entry; at the time we were distracted by Denmark. However, twenty eight years late…
16 Sep 16, 6:48pm
- reply from email posted to esc.voteThank you for reaching out with your query about voting at the Eurovision Song Contest. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support for the celebration of music and culture that Eurovision represents!We validate the country of a voter by checking the i…20 May 25, 9:58pm
- Time to do something about the juries
Last night I tweeted how disappointing it was to see the juries do Finland dirty. Some people interpreted that as me being a bad loser (the eurovision online fans were always easy to rub the wrong way) but this goes back to something I have been sayi…
14 May 23, 5:16pm
- Hırvatistan: İşte DORA 2025 ŞarkılarıHırvatistan’ın Eurovision yayıncısı HRT, toplam 221 şarkı başvurusundan 24’ünü seçerek 2 Mart 2025’te düzenlenecek Dora 2025 için finalistleri belirledi. Bu etkinl…11 Jan 25, 7:12pm