Watch the first Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final live from Vienna
Tonight's show features performances from Sweden, Croatia and current favourites, Finland, along with 12 other nations.
www.bbc.comHere are the latest Eurovision semi-final updates I can share:
- The 2026 Eurovision semi-finals are underway in Vienna, with the first semi-final taking place on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. This round determines several qualifiers for the final, alongside the established Big Five entries that automatically reach the final .
- Israel, Finland, and Greece were among the highlighted entrants in the first semi-final, with ongoing discussions about voting rules and any warnings issued by the organizers regarding voting practices in this edition .
- Coverage from major outlets indicated live updates, running orders, and post-performance analysis as the semi-final proceeded, including crowd reactions and commentary on standout performances.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can summarize the results (which acts qualified) and provide a quick map of which countries advanced to the final, along with their running order. I can also pull the most current live updates from reputable outlets and present them in a concise, easy-to-read format.