Eurovision 2026: Semi-finals' running orders determined
The running orders for the two Eurovision 2026 Semi-finals have been determined. As in the 12 previous years, the producer of the Eurovision Song Contest has decided the running orders
The Austrian broadcaster ORF (Österreichischer Rundfunk) has determined and revealed the running orders for the two Semi-finals for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Over the last 12 years the producers of the shows have decided the running orders based on an allocation draw.
The allocation draw took place in January. Then, the participants were distributed into the two Semi-finals and it was determined whether each country would participate in the first or second part of the Semi-final.
The running order for the Grand Final will be decided by the producing broadcaster after Semi-final 2 on Thursday, 14 May 2026. The decision will be based on a draw which determines whether each qualifying country will participate in the first or second part of the Grand Final.
It's already been decided that the pre-qualified countries below will perform (but not compete) and vote in Semi-final 1:
The pre-qualified countries below will perform (but not compete) and vote in Semi-final 2:
- France (after song #5)
- Austria (after song #8)
- United Kingdom (after song #12)
Furthermore, a draw has also determined that host country Austria will perform as song number 25 (last) in the Grand Final.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest takes place on 12, 14 and 16 May 2026. The contest will be held in Vienna, Austria and produced by Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF).
- Location: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna
- Participants: 35
- Semi-final 1: 12 May 2026: The 10 best songs qualify for the Grand Final
- Semi-final 2: 14 May 2026: The 10 best songs qualify for the Grand Final
- Grand Final: 16 May 2026: 25 participants – Austria, Big-4 (Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom), 10 best from Semi-final 1, 10 best from Semi-final 2
