The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 reached a pivotal moment as the first semi-final took place at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. Out of 15 competing countries on 12 May 2026, ten secured their spots for the Grand Final scheduled for Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Qualified Countries from Semi-Final 1

  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • Finland
  • Greece
  • Israel
  • Lithuania
  • Moldova
  • Poland
  • Serbia
  • Sweden

These countries will advance to compete alongside the pre-qualified nations Germany and Italy.

Voting and Results

Each participating country in Semi-final 1, the pre-qualified countries Germany and Italy, and the online category "The rest of the world" were eligible to vote. Both jury and televoters from each country awarded points from 1 to 8, and then 10 and 12.

The detailed breakdown of voting and final results for Semi-final 1 will be published after the Grand Final on 16 May 2026.

Grand Final Details

The running order for the Grand Final will be determined by a draw conducted by the Austrian host broadcaster, Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), after the completion of the second semi-final on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest promises an exciting conclusion as the contest continues in Vienna, Austria under ORF's production.