Eurovision Unveils 25-Song Grand Final Order for May 16 Vienna Show
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Updated · eurovision.com · May 15
Eurovision Unveils 25-Song Grand Final Order for May 16 Vienna Show
12 articles · Updated · eurovision.com · May 15
Twenty-five acts will perform in Saturday’s Eurovision 2026 Grand Final in Vienna, with Denmark opening the show and host Austria closing in slot 25.
The lineup was set in the early hours after Thursday’s second semi-final, which completed the field of 20 qualifiers joining the Big 4 and reigning champion Austria.
Germany will sing second, Israel third and Sweden 20th, while Italy lands 22nd and Norway 23rd in the late stretch before Austria’s finale.
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest grand final starts at 21:00 CEST on May 16 and will air on YouTube and across 35 participating broadcasters.
With several countries boycotting and political tensions high, can Eurovision 2026 still claim to unite Europe through music?
How much will Austria's advantageous closing slot and heightened security shape the outcome and perception of this year's Grand Final?
Will the new digital platforms and stricter voting rules truly boost fan engagement—or do they risk alienating traditional Eurovision audiences?