The Eurovision Song Contest is to launch its first-ever Asia edition, with Bangkok selected as the Host City for its inaugural edition.
Broadcasters from 10 countries in the region have confirmed that they will be taking part.
The very first multinational expansion of the Eurovision Song Contest will feature artists and songs from South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam alongside Malaysia, Cambodia and Laos, as well as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, with further countries expected to join as the competition expands.
The format brings together countries representing more than 600 million people.
The Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will take place in Bangkok on Saturday 14 November 2026, with each participating broadcaster selecting its entries via national finals in the months leading up to the event.
It is organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation together with S2O Productions and Thailand’s Channel 3.
The participating broadcasters for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia are: Thailand’s Channel 3; South Korea, produced by PK Inc; Malaysia’s Media Prima (TV3); Philippines’s ABS-CBN; Vietnam’s Vietnam Television (VTV3); Cambodia’s TV5 Cambodia; Laos’s Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9); Bangladesh’s NTV; Bhutan’s Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS); and Nepal’s Himalaya TV.
The contest’s exclusive social partner is ZOOP.
Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said: “As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity, and talent. This is about evolving Eurovision together with Asia, building something that reflects the voices, identities, and ambitions of the region, while staying true to what has always made the contest special.”
Peter Settman, CEO and Co-Founder of Voxovation, added: “From day one, our ambition has been to build the Eurovision Song Contest Asia together with the region’s best creative talent, creating a show that truly reflects Asia’s identity and creative energy.”
The Eurovision Song Contest recently announced a live tour to mark its 70th birthday, which will travel across Europe this summer. Discover more here.
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