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Eurovision 2026 semi-finals begin in Vienna

musicMay 12, 20261413

The first Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final runs tonight in Vienna with 15 countries performing for spots in the grand final. Portugal's folk group Bandidos do Cante will perform "Rosa" as part of the line-up, and Germany's Sarah Engels will appear out of competition during the show. The results will determine WHO joins Saturday's final and spotlight a diverse program that ranges from traditional folk entries to feature pieces on past contestants, shaping early expectations for the Austria-hosted contest.