There's something special about the build-up to Eurovision - the anticipation of new songs, stunning performances, and that unique sense of community that brings us all together each May. With Eurovision 2026 on the horizon, Austria is preparing to welcome fans from across Europe and beyond, and the season is shaping up to be full of energy and surprises. The Europarty app is here to make it the best season yet!
🌍 Where and When Is Eurovision 2026?
Here's what we know so far:
- 🇦🇹 Host: We're heading to the Wiener Stadthalle venue in Vienna, Austria - thanks to JJ's victory last year.
- 📆 Dates: The two semi-finals will be on 12 and 14 May, with the grand final on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Whether you're planning to watch every show or simply join in for the big night, Eurovision 2026 promises plenty of uplifting moments and memories for everyone.
🌍 Who's Taking Part?
The line-up is already looking strong, with several countries confirmed and more to follow:
- 🇦🇱 Albania
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
- 🇭🇷 Croatia
- 🇨🇾 Cyprus, Antigoni
- 🇨🇿 Czechia
- 🇩🇰 Denmark
- 🇪🇪 Estonia
- 🇫🇮 Finland
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇬🇪 Georgia
- 🇬🇷 Greece
- 🇮🇱 Israel
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- 🇱🇻 Latvia
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania
- 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
- 🇲🇹 Malta
- 🇲🇩 Moldova
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro
- 🇳🇴 Norway
- 🇵🇱 Poland
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- 🇷🇴 Romania
- 🇸🇲 San Marino
- 🇷🇸 Serbia
- 🇸🇪 Sweden
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
More countries will reveal their plans ahead of the full list confirmation on 10 December, so stay tuned for updates and new entries!
🎶 How Do Countries Choose Their Songs?
Each Eurovision season kicks off in September, when broadcasters set out to find the perfect entry. Here's a brief look at how things unfold:
- September: Countries mostly confirm participation and announce their song selection process. The qualifying date for songs is now - no earlier releases count!
- Autumn to March: National finals and internal selections light up screens across Europe, with local favourites and fresh talent entering the spotlight.
- Mid March: All entries need to be submitted, and the full Eurovision line-up is ready for the big stage.
A few popular national finals to look out for:
- 🇦🇱 Albania: Festivali i Këngës (December)
- 🇩🇰 Denmark: Melodi Grand Prix (February)
- 🇫🇮 Finland: UMK (February)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Sanremo (February)
- 🇱🇺 Luxembourg: Luxembourg Song Contest (January)
- 🇸🇪 Sweden: Melodifestivalen (February/March)
Every country adds its own flair to the journey, and each show is a chance to discover new artists, cultures, languages and standout songs.
📱 Europarty: Your Companion for the Eurovision Season
We're always excited to help fans join in the fun, whether you're following every national final or just curious to see how the rankings take shape. With Europarty, you can:
- 🎵 Explore scoreboards for every national final: Rank and rate as new songs are unveiled.
- ❤️ Build your Eurovision 2026 ranking: Update your list as the lineup grows throughout the season.
- 📸 Share your favourites with ease: Create simple, stylish graphics to show off your picks.
- 🥳 Set up party rankings with friends or family: Join in from anywhere, no Eurovision expertise needed!
- 🌐 Check out global community rankings: See how different countries are rating each act in animated Eurovision style.
In 2025, the Europarty community was the only online platform* to correctly predict Austria's win during Eurovision week (yes, including all bettings odds and other popular apps and websites) - even we were excited about it! Will we get it right as well for Eurovision 2026?
🌈 Everyone's Welcome
Whether you've followed Eurovision for years or are joining in for the first time, 2026 is a brilliant opportunity to discover new music, enjoy the excitement, and be part of something truly unique. We can't wait to experience it together - and if you ever need help, we're here.
Let's get ready for a season of songs, stories, and being united by music with Eurovision and the Europarty app.
See you in Vienna, Austria! 🇦🇹✨