Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
The Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed the running order for its inaugural Asian edition, bringing together 11 performers from across the region for a live music competition in Thailand's capital.
Main points
- Eleven countries will compete in the first Eurovision Asia on November 14.
- Vietnam will open the contest, while Malaysia will perform last.
- Bangkok will host the competition, with free online voting available worldwide.
The Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed the running order for its inaugural Asian edition, bringing together 11 performers from across the region for a live music competition in Thailand's capital.
The event will take place at One Bangkok Forum on November 14, marking Eurovision's first major expansion beyond its traditional European competition.
Vietnamese singer Tóc Tiên will open the contest with EM TIÊN, followed by Cambodia's Monetrey performing I Let You Go and Laos' Thinla with BAE, according to the official Eurovision announcement on October 29.
Mongolia's Beck will perform Chamguigeer (Without You), followed by Bhutan's Nyendra with Lhayi Semo and the Philippines' CARMELLE with Sobra-Sobra.
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Bangladesh's Beatmosphere will take the seventh position with Tumi Ele, before Thailand's MANG x DAOU perform Aroma.
South Korea's JUNHEE will take the stage with DEEP DIVE, followed by Nepal's Pratik Himal Rai performing Ananta Maya. Malaysia's Aina Abdul will close the show with Bluest Sky.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision, announced the Asian expansion in March as part of celebrations marking the competition's 70th anniversary.
The organisers initially confirmed 10 participating countries before Mongolia joined the lineup, bringing the total to 11.
According to the EBU, the participating countries represent a combined population of more than 600 million people, giving the new competition the potential to reach a large regional audience.
The grand final is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. Bangkok time on November 14. Viewers will be able to watch through participating broadcasters and Eurovision's official YouTube channel, while online voting will be available free of charge.
The event will bring together established performers and emerging artists, giving the participating countries an opportunity to showcase their music to audiences across Asia and beyond.
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