Contestants, new rules and boycotts: Everything you need to know before the Eurovision final

The 70th edition of the singing contest will be held in Vienna, Austria, this evening
Presenters Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski during the second semi-final for the Eurovision Song Contest. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire.

Presenters Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski during the second semi-final for the Eurovision Song Contest. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire.

Sat, 16 May, 2026 - 12:00
Breda Graham

The Eurovision Song Contest final will see 25 countries perform as they bid to be crowned the Eurovision 2026 champion.

The 70th edition of the singing contest will be held in Vienna, Austria, this Saturday.

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