Eurovision launching Asia edition, grand final to take place in Bangkok in November
So far, broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia have confirmed their participation.
FILE - JJ, from Austria, stands on the stage with his trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
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The iconic Eurovision Song Contest is expanding beyond Europe, with organisers announcing that an Asian edition of the competition will debut in 2026.
The grand final of the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov 14, 2026 as the host city of the competition.
According to organisers, the event will feature national selection shows across participating countries in the lead-up to the final, where representatives will perform live and showcase the diversity of Asia’s music.
So far, broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia have confirmed their participation. They are Bangladesh’s NTV, Bhutan’s Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS), Cambodia’s TV5 Cambodia, Laos’ Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9), Malaysia’s Media Prima (TV3), Nepal’s Himalaya TV, the Philippines’ ABS-CBN, Thailand’s Channel 3, Vietnam’s Vietnam Television (VTV3) and South Korea (produced by PK Inc).
More countries are expected to join in the coming months.
The competition is being organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation, in partnership with S2O Productions.
First held in 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest has grown into one of the world’s most recognised televised music competitions, known for shining the spotlight on diverse genres and artistes.
In this contest, each participating broadcaster submits an original song representing its country and votes for entries from other countries to determine the winner. Each song and artiste will bring their own voice, identity and storytelling to the stage.
Editor’s note: This article has been revised to reflect different broadcast information for South Korea, following an update by the organiser.
