The annual Eurovision Song Contest is returning in May 2026 to showcase a whole host of eccentric musical performances from Albania to the United Kingdom. Here's how and when you can catch all the action if you plan on watching live from Australia.
How to watch Eurovision 2026 in Australia
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will air its semi-finals in two parts and the grand final live on the free-to-air station SBS and SBS On Demand. Here's the breakdown of exactly when you can watch each event live and what time you can catch the 'Access All Areas' coverage.
| Provider | Event | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS/SBS On Demand | Semi-final 1 | 5am AEST | May 13 |
| SBS/SBS On Demand | Semi-final 2 | 5am AEST | May 15 |
| SBS/SBS On Demand | Grand final | 5am AEST | May 17 |
| SBS/SBS On Demand | Semi-final 1 (replay)* | 7:30pm AEST | May 15 |
| SBS/SBS On Demand | Semi-final 2 (replay) * | 7:30pm AEST | May 16 |
| SBS/SBS On Demand | Grand final* (replay) | 7:30pm AEST | May 17 |
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What is the Eurovision Song Contest about?
Eurovision is a celebration of all things bizarre and talented. It's a continental (with some exceptions) song contest that brings together dozens of countries to each perform their hearts out for their respective nations.
It's not just about the music; it's about the theme, the glamour, the costumes, the pyrotechnics, the effects, the lyrics, the languages, the instruments. It's an all-encompassing performance, and each one is uniquely out there.
Despite not technically being a European country, Australia was included to participate in 2015 and has since sent over several outstanding artists to represent us, including Guy Sebastian, Dami Im and Kate Miller-Heidke. This year, we're sending in the big guns with Delta Goodrem, who is set to perform 'Eclipse'.
A total of 35 countries will compete in the semi-finals as 2026 marks the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be streaming live from Vienna, Austria (last year's winners).
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Christie Graham
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