Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 1
The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 is now underway, featuring contestants from 15 countries. This stage of the competition will determine 10 participants who will advance to the Grand Final, scheduled for May 16. The broadcast is being handled by Suspilne, Ukraine's public broadcaster, and is available on television, digital platforms, and radio.
Viewers can follow the event through the Suspilne Kultura and Suspilne Eurovision websites, as well as on the Suspilne Kultura TV channel and Radio Promin. The commentators for this broadcast are Timur Miroshnychenko and Vasyl Baidak. It is important to note that Ukrainian audiences are not officially voting in this semi-final, as Ukraine will compete in the second semi-final instead.
Fans who wish to support the performers can cast their votes via phone, SMS, or online at esc.vote. Each viewer is allowed to submit up to 10 votes using any of these methods.
Participants in the First Semi-Final
The first semi-final lineup includes the following countries and their artists:
- Moldova: Satoshi – Viva, Moldova
- Sweden: Felicia – My System
- Croatia: Lelek – Andromeda
- Greece: Akylas – Ferto
- Portugal: Bandidos do Cante – Rosa
- Georgia: Bzikebi – On Replay
- Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin
- Montenegro: Tamara Živković – Nova zora
- Estonia: Vanilla Ninja – Too Epic To Be True
- Israel: Noam Bettan – Michelle
- Belgium: Essyla – Dancing on the Ice
- Lithuania: Lion Ceccah – Sólo quiero más
- San Marino: Senhit – Superstar
- Poland: Alicja – Pray
- Serbia: Lavina – Kraj mene
This semi-final is a crucial step on the road to the Grand Final, where winners will be chosen to represent their countries on the international stage. Eurovision 2026 continues to captivate millions of viewers worldwide, fostering cultural exchange between nations and sparking interest in diverse musical traditions. This event holds significance not only as entertainment but also as a platform for cultural dialogue.
As the excitement builds for the Grand Final, many are speculating on which artists will stand out in the first semi-final. To gain deeper insights into the potential frontrunners for this year's competition, you can explore our analysis of the top contenders for Eurovision 2026 and their chances of advancing to the next stage.