After weeks of rehearsals, predictions and fan speculation, 25 countries are now preparing to compete for the Eurovision trophy on Saturday night in front of millions of viewers across Europe and beyond.
This yearโs contest has already delivered shock eliminations, standout performances and huge online reactions, with fans now debating who could take the crown in one of the most unpredictable Eurovision years in recent memory.
Semi Final 1 Recap
Semi Final 1 saw 15 countries compete for 10 places in the Grand Final.
The countries that successfully qualified were:
- Greece
- Finland
- Belgium
- Sweden
- Moldova
- Israel
- Serbia
- Croatia
- Lithuania
- Poland
Unfortunately, Portugal, Georgia, Montenegro, Estonia and San Marino were eliminated from the competition.
Finland immediately became one of the favourites to win after an explosive live performance packed with pyrotechnics and electric violin, while Sweden once again impressed viewers with polished staging and slick choreography.
Moldova also delivered one of the most memorable performances of the night with its energetic and playful Eurovision entry.
Semi Final 2 Recap
Semi Final 2 completed the Grand Final line-up, with another 15 countries competing for the remaining places.
The qualifiers were:
- Albania
- Australia
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Malta
- Norway
- Romania
- Ukraine
Countries eliminated from Semi Final 2 included Switzerland, Luxembourg, Latvia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Australiaโs Delta Goodrem stunned viewers with a cinematic live performance of Eclipse, while Albania and Ukraine both impressed with emotional performances and dramatic staging.
Romaniaโs qualification also generated huge reactions online after a bold and visually dark performance during the semi-final.
Eurovision 2026 Grand Final Running Order
Here's the full rundown, of who's performing on Saturday, who will be the winner?!
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark, Sรธren Torpegaard Lund
Song: Fรธr Vi Gรฅr Hjem
Denmark opens the Grand Final with an emotional Scandinavian-inspired ballad. Sรธren Torpegaard Lundโs atmospheric vocals and minimalist staging helped the country qualify from Semi Final 2.
๐ฉ๐ช Germany, Sarah Engels
Song: Fire
Germany brings a huge pop production to Vienna with Sarah Engels delivering a powerful arena-style anthem featuring dramatic lighting and energetic choreography.
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel, Noam Bettan
Song: Michelle
Israel qualified from Semi Final 1 with a polished emotional performance. The countryโs participation has generated significant discussion online throughout Eurovision week.
๐ง๐ช Belgium, ESSYLA
Song: Dancing on the Ice
Belgiumโs futuristic dance-pop performance combines icy visuals, strong choreography and electronic production. ESSYLA comfortably secured qualification from the first Semi Final.
๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania, Alis
Song: Nรขn
Albania combines traditional Balkan influences with modern electronic sounds in one of this yearโs more emotional performances.
๐ฌ๐ท Greece, Akylas
Song: Ferto
Akylas mixes Greek musical influences with modern Eurovision production in a dramatic and visually striking live performance.
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine, LELรKA
Song: Ridnym
Ukraine once again delivers artistic staging and emotional storytelling, blending folk-inspired visuals with cinematic production.
๐ฆ๐บ Australia, Delta Goodrem
Song: Eclipse
Australian superstar Delta Goodrem enters Eurovision with one of the contestโs biggest power ballads. Her Semi Final performance quickly became one of the most talked-about moments online.
๐ท๐ธ Serbia, LAVINA
Song: Kraj Mene
Serbiaโs darker electronic-pop performance stood out during Semi Final 1 thanks to dramatic staging and moody visuals.
๐ฒ๐น Malta, AIDAN
Song: Bella
Malta delivers a colourful dance-pop performance packed with energy, bright visuals and club-inspired production.
๐จ๐ฟ Czechia, Daniel Zizka
Song: CROSSROADS
Czechiaโs indie-pop entry has gained strong online support thanks to its emotional lyrics and memorable chorus.
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, DARA
Song: Bangaranga
Bulgariaโs upbeat dance anthem became one of the standout party performances during Semi Final 2.
๐ญ๐ท Croatia, LELEK
Song: Andromeda
Croatia combines futuristic visuals with synth-pop production in one of the contestโs most visually ambitious performances.
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
Song: Eins, Zwei, Drei
The United Kingdom is represented by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, known for building custom electronic instruments and experimental music projects online. The UK entry is chaotic, energetic and unlike anything else in the contest this year.
๐ซ๐ท France, Monroe
Song: Regarde!
France delivers elegant cinematic pop with strong vocals and sophisticated staging, making it one of the stronger jury contenders.
๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova, Satoshi
Song: Viva, Moldova!
Moldova once again embraces Eurovision fun with an upbeat and playful performance that quickly became a fan favourite online.
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland, Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen
Song: Liekinheitin
Finland is currently among the favourites to win Eurovision 2026. Their explosive rock-pop performance features pyrotechnics, electric violin and massive crowd energy.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ALICJA
Song: Pray
Poland brings emotional vocals and cinematic staging to the Grand Final with one of the contestโs strongest ballads.
๐ฑ๐น Lithuania, Lion Ceccah
Song: Sรณlo Quiero Mรกs
Lithuania combines Latin-inspired rhythms with high-energy choreography and bold visuals.
๐ธ๐ช Sweden, FELICIA
Song: My System
Sweden once again arrives as one of the favourites. FELICIAโs polished electro-pop performance combines futuristic staging with slick choreography.
๐จ๐พ Cyprus, Antigoni
Song: JALLA
Cyprus delivers Mediterranean party vibes with a dance-pop entry blending English and Greek lyrics.
๐ฎ๐น Italy, Sal Da Vinci
Song: Per Sempre Sรฌ
Italy brings classic Eurovision emotion with a traditional Italian ballad performed by music veteran Sal Da Vinci.
๐ณ๐ด Norway, JONAS LOVV
Song: YA YA YA
Norway closes the later stages of the Grand Final with an upbeat pop track already proving popular across social media.
๐ท๐ด Romania, Alexandra Cฤpitฤnescu
Song: Choke Me
Romaniaโs dark and visually striking performance generated major online reaction during Semi Final 2.
๐ฆ๐น Austria, COSMร
Song: Tanzschein
Host nation Austria closes the Grand Final with a huge electronic-pop production. Many fans believe performing last could give Austria a major advantage during voting.
Who Will Win Eurovision 2026?
Bookmakers currently have Finland, Sweden and Austria among the leading favourites heading into Saturday nightโs Grand Final, although Eurovision is famously unpredictable.
Australia, France and even the United Kingdom have also generated strong online discussion throughout Eurovision week.
With dramatic staging, emotional ballads, huge dance anthems and several potential surprise contenders, Eurovision 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting contests in years.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Grand Final takes place on Saturday, 16th May, live from Vienna, Austria, with UK coverage airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Source: OMERadio