Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Everything you need to know
Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Everything you need to know
All the information and FAQs answered for Eurovision Song Contest Asia on November 14 in Bangkok.
The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia is just weeks away, with 11 countries preparing to compete in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday 14 November 2026.
After years of development, the Eurovision format is expanding into Asia for the first time, bringing together artists from across the region for a new international music competition.
All 11 songs have been selected, tickets are on sale, the hosts have been announced and Australian fans will be able to watch the contest live on SBS.
Here's everything you need to know about Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.
When is Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026?
The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will take place on Saturday 14 November 2026.
The Grand Final will begin at 8:30pm local time in Bangkok, which is 11:30pm AEST in Queensland and 12:30am AEDT on Sunday 15 November in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
Where will Eurovision Song Contest Asia be held?
Bangkok, Thailand, will host the inaugural contest at One Bangkok Forum, with Thailand's Channel 3 serving as the host broadcaster.
The venue will also host a Grand Final Preview Show on Friday 13 November, allowing fans to watch a full run-through of the contest before the live broadcast.
Who is competing at Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026?
All 11 participating countries have now confirmed their artists and songs, with the final entry selected on 17 October.
The complete lineup is:
Bangladesh: Beatmosphere – Tumi Ele
Bhutan: Nyendra – Lhayi Semo
Cambodia: Monetrey – I Let You Go
Laos: Thinla – BAE
Malaysia: Aina Abdul – Bluest Sky
Mongolia: Beck – Chamguigeer (Without You)
Nepal: Pratik Himal Rai – Ananta Maya
Philippines: CARMELLE – Sobra-Sobra
South Korea: JUNHEE – DEEP DIVE
Thailand: MANG x DAOU – Aroma
Vietnam: Tóc Tiên – EM TIÊN
All 11 entries are available to watch on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets for Eurovision Song Contest Asia are now on sale, with fans able to attend both the live Grand Final on Saturday 14 November and the Grand Final Preview Show on Friday 13 November.
Five ticket categories are available, including VIP, Seated Front, Seated Back, Golden Circle and General Admission.
Grand Final tickets range from US$50 for General Admission to US$199 for VIP, while Preview Show tickets range from US$35 to US$150.
The Preview Show will feature a full rehearsal of the competition, including the performances and production elements, giving fans an opportunity to experience the event before the live broadcast.
Tickets can be purchased through the official Eurovision Asia website at eurovisionasia.com, with Megatix serving as the domestic ticketing partner in Thailand.
Who will host Eurovision Song Contest Asia?
Thai television personalities Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop will host the inaugural contest.
Woody is one of Thailand's best-known television presenters, recognised for his interview programme Woody Talk and as the founder of the S2O Songkran Music Festival.
Cindy Bishop is an actress, model and television presenter known internationally for hosting seasons four to six of Asia's Next Top Model.
The pair will guide audiences through the performances, voting and announcement of the first Eurovision Asia winner.
How can Australians watch Eurovision Asia?
SBS has confirmed it will broadcast the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia live for Australian audiences, despite Australia not competing.
Courtney Act will provide Australian commentary, having previously commentated on the European Eurovision Song Contest for SBS.
The broadcast will be available live on SBS On Demand from midnight AEDT on Sunday 15 November, ahead of the contest beginning at 12:30am AEDT.
A replay will also air on SBS2 on Sunday 15 November.
International audiences will be able to watch the competition live through the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Will there be semi-finals?
No, unlike the European Eurovision Song Contest, which features two semi-finals and a Grand Final, Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will consist of a single Grand Final.
All 11 competing countries will perform on the night, with the winner announced following the jury and public voting.
The format could expand in future years if more countries join the competition.
How will the voting work?
The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will use a combination of professional jury voting and public voting to determine the winner.
The results will be decided through a 50/50 split between jury and public votes, with international audiences also able to participate through a Rest of the World vote.
Importantly, Australian fans will be eligible to vote despite Australia not competing in the contest.
Voting will take place through the official Eurovision Asia website, with voters required to be at least 18 years old and sign in using Google, Apple or Privy.
Each eligible voter will receive eight free votes, which must be spread across at least three different competing entries.
Fans will also have the option of purchasing a booster pack of 10 additional votes, taking the maximum to 18 votes per person.
Voters can allocate no more than 16 votes to any individual entry.
The Rest of the World votes will be combined into an additional public voting result alongside those from the participating countries.
The opening and closing times for voting will be announced during the contest and on the official voting website.
What are the song rules?
Eurovision Song Contest Asia follows many of the established rules of the European competition.
Songs must be no longer than three minutes, with a maximum of six performers permitted on stage for each entry.
The competition also has eligibility requirements governing when songs can be publicly performed or commercially promoted.
These rules have already affected the contest, with Mongolia changing its entry after Beck's original song, Light, was ruled ineligible because it did not meet the 1 July 2026 eligibility cut-off.
Beck will instead compete with Chamguigeer (Without You), which finished second in the country's selection.
Why is Australia not participating?
Australia will not compete in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, despite its established history in the European Eurovision Song Contest.
SBS previously confirmed to Aussievision that it would not be entering the competition, providing the following statement:
“SBS has long recognised the strong appetite for Eurovision and its unique ability to connect audiences through music and shared cultural moments. While SBS is not competing in this newly announced Eurovision Asia initiative, we’re pleased to see continued interest in celebrating these kinds of connections across the region and will be watching with interest as it develops.”
However, SBS has since confirmed it will serve as the Australian broadcaster for the competition, with Courtney Act providing commentary.
Australia's absence from the inaugural edition does not necessarily rule out potential participation in future years.
Could more countries join Eurovision Asia in the future?
Yes, while the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will feature 11 countries, organisers have indicated that the competition has the potential to expand in future years.
Kazakhstan has previously confirmed discussions regarding possible participation, while other broadcasters across the region have also considered joining.
Any new participants would join in a future edition, with the lineup for Bangkok 2026 now finalised.
Who is behind Eurovision Song Contest Asia?
Eurovision Song Contest Asia is being organised through a collaboration involving the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Voxovation and Thailand-based S2O Productions.
Thailand's Channel 3 is serving as the host broadcaster for the inaugural event.
Key figures involved in the project include Eurovision Director Martin Green, Voxovation CEO Peter Settman, Voxovation founder Christer Björkman, Voxovation Asia CEO Marcus Tang and executive producer Assaf Blecher.
The competition represents the first major regional expansion of the Eurovision Song Contest format into Asia, creating a new international platform for artists and broadcasters across the region.
With the songs confirmed and preparations entering their final stages, attention now turns to Bangkok as the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia winner prepares to be crowned on 14 November.
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