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www.itv.comHere is the latest publicly reported information on Eurovision 2026 as of now.
- Host city and edition details: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is scheduled to be held in Austria, with Vienna as the hosting city announced in various prior updates. The event is planned as the 70th edition, spanning two semi-finals and a grand final in mid-May 2026.[2][3]
- Dates and format: The semi-finals are slated for May 12 and May 14, 2026, with the final on May 16, 2026. Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski were named as hosts, with a green room host to be announced.[2]
- Participating country landscape: Reports through late 2025 indicated ongoing discussions about participation, including extensions of deadlines for broadcasters and some countries withdrawing or considering withdrawal due to various geopolitical or organizational reasons. Examples include extended participation deadlines and several withdrawals noted by different outlets in late 2025.[5][7][8][9]
- Notable developments from 2025: There were multiple updates about national selections, NF details, and potential changes to the lineup as broadcasters finalize their entries; there was also media buzz about whether certain countries would participate or withdraw, and about the hosting city logistics (Vienna vs Innsbruck discussions).[4][6]
- Entry list and running order: Some early 2026 previews listed hypothetical entries from various countries, but final participating nations and the official running order would be confirmed closer to the event. The published mock tables and media previews reflect expectations rather than final confirmations.[2]
Illustration: If you want a quick snapshot, I can compile a short timeline of confirmed milestones (host announcement, date range, and key participation updates) as a simple reference.
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