Watch the first Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final live from Vienna
Ten acts are through after the first semi-final, with the remaining places to be filled on Thursday.
www.bbc.comI don’t have live access to current Eurovision updates in this moment. Here’s a quick summary of the latest widely reported context you can rely on, plus where to check for real-time results.
Short answer
- The semi-finals in Vienna are underway, with the lineup and results updating in real time on major Eurovision coverage sites and broadcasters’ pages.
Context and where to watch
- Live coverage and up-to-the-minute results are typically provided by the official Eurovision site, major broadcasters (e.g., BBC for the UK), and live blogs from outlets like The Independent, BBC News live pages, and Eurovision-focused sites. Check their semi-final live blogs for running orders, who qualifies, and jury/public voting breakdowns as they happen.
What to expect today and typical updates you’ll see
- Running order for the current semi-final.
- which acts have qualified for the final, usually 10 countries per semi-final.
- any notable incidents or voting cautions from organizers.
- commentary and highlights of standout performances.
Tips to get the latest quickly
- Visit the official Eurovision site’s live updates page.
- Check BBC News live blog or BBC Eurovision coverage for UK-specific updates.
- Look at a reputable Eurovision news site (e.g., ESCToday, Eurovoix) for consolidated results and reactions.
If you’d like, I can monitor (in this chat) for you and summarize the latest developments as of your next message, or I can pull a concise, current-day update if you share a preferred source (e.g., BBC, Eurovision.tv, or ESCToday).