When is Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026?
Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, with Bangkok, Thailand confirmed as the host city for the inaugural edition. The European Broadcasting Union says the first Asian Eurovision event will launch in 2026 as a multinational expansion of the Contest, with 10 countries already confirmed and more expected to join.
Quick Facts
Event: Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Host city: Bangkok
Host country: Thailand
Edition: 1st edition
Confirmed countries so far: 10
Organizer: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) with partners
The date of Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026
The Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will take place in Bangkok on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The announcement was published by Eurovision on 31 March 2026.
Where will Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 be held?
The first edition will be held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why this date matters
Eurovision Song Contest Asia is not a one-off special; it is being introduced as the first multinational expansion of the Eurovision brand into Asia. Eurovision says the project is built on the Contest’s 70-year legacy and its “United by Music” ethos, with broadcasters from across the region involved from the start.
Eurovision states that 10 countries are already confirmed for the debut edition, including South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Additional countries are expected to join later.
What fans can expect
Participating broadcasters will choose their entries through national finals in the months leading up to the event. That means the period before November 2026 will likely be filled with artist reveals, national selection shows, and country-by-country announcements.
Fans can expect:
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country announcements
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artist reveals
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national selection shows
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song releases
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event details and schedules.
As more broadcasters join and release information, the lead-up to the event will gradually shape the full competition lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Eurovision Song Contest Asia official?
Yes. Eurovision’s official site and newsroom both announce the event as Eurovision Song Contest Asia and describe it as the first multinational expansion of the Eurovision brand into Asia.
When exactly is Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026?
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Where is Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 taking place?
It will take place in Bangkok, Thailand.
How many countries are confirmed?
10 countries have been confirmed, with more expected.
Will there be national selections?
Yes. Broadcasters will choose entries through national finals in the months before the event.