The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final is happening tonight in Vienna, Austria, with the United Kingdom competing against strong contenders such as Finland, Greece, and Australia. The UK's representative, Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, will perform his eccentric track "Eins, Zwei, Drei" approximately halfway through the show. A total of 25 countries have secured their places as finalists.
UK's Guaranteed Spot and Spain's Withdrawal
As one of the "Big Four" nations — alongside France, Italy, and Germany — the UK is automatically granted a place in the final due to its significant financial contribution to the contest. Austria also secured an automatic spot as this year's host. Spain, typically the fifth guaranteed entrant due to its broadcaster's large financial contribution to the European Broadcasting Union, withdrew from the 2026 contest in protest over Israel's participation.
Venue and Event Details
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is being held at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna's 15th district, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The event promises a diverse array of musical acts from across Europe and beyond.
Eurovision 2026 Grand Final Running Order
- Denmark: Søren Torpegaard Lund - “Før Vi Går Hjem”
- Germany: Sarah Engels - “Fire”
- Israel: Noam Bettan - “Michelle”
- Belgium: ESSYLA - “Dancing on the Ice”
- Albania: Alis - “Nân”
- Greece: Akylas - “Ferto”
- Ukraine: LELÉKA - “Ridnym”
- Australia: Delta Goodrem - “Eclipse”
- Serbia: LAVINA - “Kraj Mene”
- Malta: AIDAN - “Bella”
- Czechia: Daniel Zizka - “CROSSROADS”
- Bulgaria: DARA - “Bangaranga”
- Croatia: LELEK - “Andromeda”
- United Kingdom: LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER - “Eins, Zwei, Drei”
- France: Monroe - “Regarde!”
- Moldova: Satoshi - “Viva, Moldova!”
- Finland: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen - “Liekinheitin”
- Poland: ALICJA - “Pray”
- Lithuania: Lion Ceccah - “Sólo Quiero Más”
- Sweden: FELICIA - “My System”
- Cyprus: Antigoni - “JALLA”
- Italy: Sal Da Vinci - “Per Sempre Sì”
- Norway: JONAS LOVV - “YA YA YA”
- Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu - “Choke Me”
- Austria: COSMÓ - “Tanzschein”
The Independent will be providing live coverage of the Eurovision 2026 grand final throughout the evening.
