Vietnam will make its debut at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026, with a national selection event titled The Sound of Vietnam.

The selection will feature the popular singer Tóc Tiên performing five candidate songs, all created in collaboration with five different creative teams. Each song reflects a unique musical style and has been adapted by Tóc Tiên to suit her artistic identity.

How to Watch and Vote

The live broadcast is scheduled for Saturday, 3 October at 16:30 CEST (21:30 IST). Viewers in Vietnam can watch the show on VTV3, while international audiences can stream it live via the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.

Fans worldwide can vote for their favorite song via the Eurovision Asia website for free. Votes from outside Vietnam will count for 20% of the total score, Vietnamese public votes will contribute 40%, and a professional jury will provide the remaining 40%.

Each voter can cast eight votes across at least three different songs, offering broad participation in the selection process.

Judges and Guest Performers

The judging panel includes respected entertainment professionals: Lưu Thiên Hương, Huy Tuấn, Dương Khắc Linh, John Hùng Trần, and Gavin Nguyễn. They will offer commentary throughout the live show.

Additionally, guests such as S.T Sơn Thạch, Minh Hằng, Châu Anh, and MYLINA will perform to keep the event entertaining for viewers in Vietnam and abroad.

Next Steps

The winning song will represent Vietnam at Eurovision Asia on 14 November in Bangkok, Thailand, marking an exciting milestone in the country's participation in the Eurovision family.

Fans can already familiarize themselves with the five songs, including "KHÓ GÌ?" (HIGHLUA), "EM TIÊN" (S•HUBE), "FOLLOW ME" (M1 MUSIC), and "LOVE ALWAYS WINS" (TINLE).