Tonight marks the 70th Eurovision Song Contest grand final (Saturday, May 16) kicking off at 8pm British Summer Time. Britain’s hopes rest with electronic outfit Look Mum No Computer and their track Eins, Zwei, Drei, reports the Express.
This year’s Eurovision 2026 hasn’t been without its share of drama, as five countries, including Ireland, staged a boycott protesting Israel’s participation amid ongoing military operations in Gaza.
Viewers can anticipate a spectacular showcase of talent from across Europe and beyond, with Australia maintaining its decade-long presence in the competition.
From an initial field of 35 acts, the contest has been narrowed down to 25 finalists following two semi-finals held this week.
The Big Four – the UK, Germany, France and Italy – have secured automatic qualification thanks to their substantial financial backing of the event.
View 2 ImagesEurovision 2026 is taking place in Austria this year(Image: GETTY)
Under Eurovision regulations, defending champions Austria have also earned a direct pass to the final.
Below is this year’s running order and what spectators can look forward to from tonight’s spectacle.
- Denmark: Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før Vi Går Hjem
- Germany: Sarah Engels – Fire
- Israel: Noam Bettan – Michelle
- Belgium: ESSYLA – Dancing on the Ice
- Albania: Alis – Nân
- Greece: Akylas – Ferto
- Ukraine: LELÉKA – Ridnym
- Australia: Delta Goodrem – Eclipse
- Serbia: LAVINA – Kraj Mene
- Malta: AIDAN – Bella
- Czechia: Daniel Zizka – CROSSROADS
- Bulgaria: DARA – Bangaranga
- Croatia: LELEK – Andromeda
- United Kingdom: LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER – Eins, Zwei, Drei
- France: Monroe – Regarde !
- Moldova: Satoshi – Viva, Moldova!
- Finland: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin
- Poland: ALICJA – Pray
- Lithuania: Lion Ceccah – Sólo Quiero Más
- Sweden: FELICIA – My System
- Cyprus: Antigoni – JALLA
- Italy: Sal Da Vinci – Per Sempre Sì
- Norway: JONAS LOVV – YA YA YA
- Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – Choke Me
- Austria: COSMÓ – Tanzschein
The Eurovision running order was primarily determined through a draw. Semi-final qualifiers entered a lottery system yielding three possible outcomes: placement in the show’s opening half, the closing half, or Producers’ Choice.
Under Producers’ Choice, the final’s production team allocated these nations to the remaining available slots throughout the running order. The UK finds itself mid-table at number 14, while host nation Austria closes proceedings with COSMÓ performing Tanzschein.
Kicking off the grand final will be The Queen of the Night, featuring 2025 Eurovision champion JJ demonstrating his remarkable vocal prowess while weaving Mozart-inspired touches into his own compositions.
View 2 ImagesThe Eurovision 2026 finale promises to be an unforgettable show(Image: GETTY)
He’ll be joined on stage by over 40 dancers and acrobats as the 25 finalists parade with their national flags.
After all 25 nations have taken their turn, voting will commence alongside three interval performances. These include the Eurovision All Stars, who’ll deliver legendary tracks from the Contest’s archives to celebrate its 70th birthday, Austrian electro-swing sensation Parov Stelar, and Austrian Eurovision icon César Sampson, who’ll offer a heartfelt rendition of Billy Joel’s Vienna.
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Viewers will then discover the jury results, followed by the public vote announcement and the crowning of the Eurovision champion.
The Eurovision Song Contest grand final broadcasts tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8pm BST