The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation together with S2O Productions and Thailand’s Channel 3 have announced that Eurovision Song Contest Asia will debut in 2026, with Bangkok selected as the Host City for its inaugural edition. The key points are:

• EBU launches first-ever multi-country expansion with Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026
• Bangkok confirmed as Host City, with Grand Final set for Saturday 14th November 2026
• 10 countries already confirmed, including South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam – with more to follow
• Reaching a potential audience of 600+ million people across the region
• Built on Eurovision’s 70-year legacy, bringing its “United by Music” ethos to Asia

On the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest live music event, the Eurovision Song Contest is now opening a new chapter in Asia shaped by the region’s diversity, creativity and cultural identity, and grounded in the same spirit that has always defined the Contest: United by Music.

Now, in collaboration with leading broadcasters and production companies across Asia, Eurovision Song Contest Asia will build on that legacy, creating a new shared stage where cultures meet, voices are amplified, and creative communities connect across borders. Designed to grow with the region, the format brings together countries representing more than 600 million people. With no comparable pan-Asian platform today, it is set to become one of the region’s most talked-about entertainment events.

Broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia are confirmed to take part with more to be announced in the coming months, each bringing their own voice, identity and storytelling to the stage. The very first multinational expansion of the Eurovision Song Contest will feature artists and songs from:

• Bangladesh – NTV
• Bhutan – Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
• Cambodia – TV5 Cambodia
• Laos – Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9)
• Malaysia – Media Prima (TV3)
• Nepal – Himalaya TV
• Philippines – ABS-CBN
• South Korea – ENA (SK Telecom/KT Group)
• Thailand – Channel 3 – Host Broadcaster
• Vietnam – Vietnam Television (VTV3)

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: EBU & YouTube/EBU