{"id":560081,"date":"2026-05-01T06:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T06:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/560081\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T06:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T06:36:14","slug":"eurovision-song-contest-2026-across-the-bbc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/560081\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurovision Song Contest 2026 across the BBC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published: 12:01 am, 1 May 2026<\/p>\n<p>Vienna calling&#8230; Eurovision season has officially begun!<\/p>\n<p>To mark the annual return of the Eurovision Song Contest &#8211; the world\u2019s biggest music competition &#8211; the BBC are serving up a glittering assortment of Eurovision treats across TV, radio and digital to bring the nation together and cheer on this year\u2019s UK entry, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER.<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"component-image-image max-width margin-auto max-height-169\" data-testid=\"component-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/p0nfh7rn.jpg\" alt=\"Key art for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. A blue, purple and red heart sits beside text reading: Eurovision Song Contest Vienna 2026\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This year will be unlike any other as we celebrate the 70th edition of the contest in Austria, home of iconic alpine landscapes, classical music, coffee houses, Wiener Schnitzel, and apple strudel.<\/p>\n<p>Austria is set to welcome audiences from across the globe, and this year\u2019s 35 competing countries, to the beautiful city of Vienna where the competition was last held in 2015. 11 years later, it\u2019s time to find out who will follow in JJ\u2019s footsteps and be crowned the winner of Eurovision 2026.<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"component-image-image max-width margin-auto max-height-169\" data-testid=\"component-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/p0nhlpr9.jpg\" alt=\"Angela Scanlon, Rylan Clark, Graham Norton, Sara Cox and Tia Kofi\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    Angela Scanlon, Rylan Clark, Graham Norton, Sara Cox and Tia Kofi (Image: BBC\/BBC Studios)<\/p>\n<p>Audiences can marvel at all Eurovision has to offer as the contest will be broadcast live across BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, with expert analysis and famously witty insights from our commentator line up which includes the King of Eurovision himself, Graham Norton, Euro-aficionado Rylan, and Queen of the airwaves Sara Cox. Also joining the party this year is Eurovision superfan Angela Scanlon! Getting the tea from backstage and across Vienna for the BBC\u2019s digital channels is former Drag Race UK winner, Tia Kofi.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the Eurovision Grand Final (Saturday 16 May), where 25 countries will perform in their bid to be crowned the Eurovision 2026 and 70th edition champion, there are two live Semi-Finals (Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May) for Eurovision fans to enjoy all 35 countries competing at this year&#8217;s contest.The top ten countries from each Semi-Final will make it through to Saturday\u2019s Grand Final.<\/p>\n<p>In Thursday\u2019s second Semi-Final, UK viewers will be able to vote for their favourites and will also be treated to the first performance on the Eurovision stage from the UK entry, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, singing his song Eins, Zwei, Drei.<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"component-image-image max-width margin-auto max-height-169\" data-testid=\"component-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/p0n4ymm9.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a suit sits with his legs up on a desk, holding a telephone to his ear in a messy office\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    (Image: BBC\/Michael Leckie)<\/p>\n<p>As one of the pre-qualified Big Four countries (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy), the United Kingdom has a guaranteed place in Saturday&#8217;s Grand Final, along with Austria who are the reigning Eurovision champions and hosts.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday 16 May the BBC brings the nation together for one of the most epic nights of the year as the Grand Final goes live from 8pm on BBC iPlayer, BBC One, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. Whether you\u2019re organising a Eurovision party with friends while enjoying a slice of pepperoni, or at home with the family feasting on roly poly with custard, it is set to be a night to remember as the UK cheer on LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals and Grand Final continue to be one of the must-watch television spectacles of the year, and one of the most popular Entertainment programmes on the BBC, with the Grand Final in 2025 reaching an average audience of 7.1 million people in the UK. Eurovision is also one of the most popular Entertainment programmes for younger audiences on the BBC, with 1.2 million 16\u201334-year-olds tuning in for the Grand Final last year.<\/p>\n<p>Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC says: \u201cThe BBC continues to be the home of Eurovision in the UK, and this year we\u2019re once again offering a treasure trove of brilliant content for audiences to enjoy as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the contest across the BBC on our platforms. Eurovision is one of the most popular events of the year, especially with younger audiences, and it brings the nation together for an unmissable night of joy. I am so excited for audiences to discover what our UK act LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER has in store for what is sure to be an unforgettable performance!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This Eurovision will continue to be one of the most accessible programmes for our audiences, with live Audio Description available on the BBC iPlayer and BBC One broadcasts of all three live shows. Live British Sign Language interpretation will be available during the shows on the Red Button and iPlayer, with subtitles available throughout the BBC One and Signed coverage on iPlayer.<\/p>\n<p>This year, voting in the UK is going online only. Viewers can vote by heading to Eurovision\u2019s official voting website, esc.vote, or by downloading the official Eurovision Song Contest App from the App Store. Both the webpage and the app are provided by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). During the voting window, viewers will be able to cast up to 10 votes for their favourite countries. All 10 votes can be used on one country or can be spread between up to 10 different countries. Viewers still cannot vote for their own country. Votes will cost 15p per vote, and voters will be asked to enter bank card details or use Apple or Google Pay in order to successfully register a vote. More information can be found here or at bbc.co.uk\/eurovision.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest information on the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2026, follow @bbceurovision on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episodes\/b0070hvg\/eurovision-song-contest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">add Eurovision to their watchlist on BBC iPlayer now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The BBC\u2019s Eurovision Song Contest 2026 coverage is a BBC Studios Entertainment production, commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC. The Executive Producer and Head of Delegation is Andrew Cartmell and the Assistant Head of Delegation is Lucy Youngman. The Creative Director for BBC Studios Entertainment North is Pete Ogden and Suzy Lamb is the Managing Director, Entertainment at BBC Studios. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Ruby Kuraishe.<\/p>\n<p>NH<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026 on TV and BBC iPlayer\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"component-image-image max-width margin-auto max-height-169\" data-testid=\"component-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/p0nhl90q.jpg\" alt=\"Angela, Graham and Rylan standing in front of a multi coloured background\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    Angela Scanlon, Graham Norton and Rylan Clark (Image: BBC\/BBC Studios)<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision Semi-Finals with Rylan and Angela Scanlon\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May, 8pm &#8211; BBC iPlayer and BBC One<\/p>\n<p>The Semi-Finals will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and guiding audiences on the Euro-phoric journey is commentator and Eurovision aficionado, Rylan, who will be joined on the ride by Angela Scanlon, live from the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna.<\/p>\n<p>Rylan says: \u201cIt\u2019s the 70th Eurovision Song Contest and the biggest show on the planet. Being part of anything this big is something younger me could never have imagined.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Angela Scanlon says: \u201cIt feels like joining the greatest party on earth \u2013 equal parts thrilling and terrifying! I grew up watching the Eurovision Song Contest with my three sisters, making very serious (and wildly biased) scorecards from the couch, so to now be part of it \u2013 especially in its 70th year \u2013 is genuinely surreal. It\u2019s one of those shows that\u2019s always been there, evolving but never losing its magic or madness. I\u2019ve been lucky enough to dip my toe into the Eurovision world before, so it feels great to be doing it again, just with higher heels and a few more sequins!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Each Semi-Final, hosted by Austrian stars Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, will feature performances from the pre-qualified \u2018Big Four\u2019 countries, and an array of unmissable interval acts. Across both Semi-Finals we will see 10 contestants eliminated from the competition \u2013 giving us 25 competitors for Saturday\u2019s Grand Final.<\/p>\n<p>BBC viewers have plenty to look forward to at the Semi-Finals \u2013 there will be emotional ballads, soaring pop anthems, and unique performances you\u2019d only ever see on the Eurovision stage.<\/p>\n<p>Excitement is heating up in the fandom for Finland\u2019s entry which features a collaboration between world renowned classical violinist Linda Lampenius and singer Pete Parkkonen, global superstar Delta Goodrem will take to the stage representing Australia, San Marino have recruited the legendary Culture Club frontman Boy George to perform alongside SENHIT, and there is an energetic earworm and chants of \u201cBangaranga\u201d by DARA from Bulgaria \u2013 who return to the contest after a three-year absence.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the first chance to get a peek at the staging of some of the big hitters who will appear in Saturday\u2019s Grand Final, including our very own LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER with his anthemic song, &#8216;Eins, Zwei, Drei\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026, Semi-Final 1\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> Tuesday 12 May, 8pm &#8211; BBC iPlayer and BBC One<\/p>\n<p>In the first Semi-Final, the first group of countries will compete for a place in Saturday\u2019s Grand Final. The 15 countries competing are: Moldova, Sweden, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Georgia, Finland, Montenegro, Estonia, Israel, Belgium, Lithuania, San Marino, Poland, and Serbia<\/p>\n<p>The pre-qualified \u2018Big Four\u2019 countries performing and voting during the first Semi-Final are: Italy and Germany. Viewers in the UK cannot vote during this Semi-Final.<\/p>\n<p>The show will open with a journey through time, demonstrating that the seven-decade history of the Eurovision Song Contest represents \u201870 Years of Love\u2019: a film that portrays the life of a couple set against the backdrop of the world\u2019s biggest live music show.<\/p>\n<p>A 70-member choir will then launch the first Semi-Final with a tribute to \u2018L\u2019amour Est Bleu\u2019 \u2013 one of the most popular Eurovision hits of all time. The song was performed when the city of Vienna first hosted the Contest in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>While the votes are coming in, the interval act will see hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski finally settle how to easily distinguish Austria from Australia, via a light-hearted musical performance. They will be joined by the Milkshake Man, Go-Jo, who represented Australia at Basel 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026, Semi-Final 2<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday 14 May, 8pm \u2013 BBC iPlayer and BBC One<\/p>\n<p>The second Semi-Final will feature 15 different acts taking to the stage in the hope of securing a place in Saturday\u2019s Grand Final. Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to vote for their favourites in this Semi-Final and UK viewers are in for a treat, as the UK act LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER takes to the Eurovision stage for the first time to perform his song \u2018Eins, Zwei, Drei\u2019, before he competes in Saturday&#8217;s Grand Final.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Big Four\u2019 countries performing and voting during the second Semi-Final are: France and the United Kingdom, with pre-qualified hosts Austria also performing.<\/p>\n<p>Competing this evening are: Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Romania, Luxembourg, Czechia, Armenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, Albania, Malta, and Norway.<\/p>\n<p>The hosting duo of Victoria and Michael will open the show and kick off proceedings with a different take on JJ\u2019s high octane 2025 winning song \u2018Wasted Love\u2019, and later JJ will take the stage to present viewers with a brand-new song.<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026, The Grand Final with Graham Norton<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 16 May, 8pm &#8211; BBC iPlayer and BBC One<\/p>\n<p>In the Grand Final, the remaining 25 countries, including the UK\u2019s LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, will battle it out for the win. Delighting audiences throughout the night with his famously witty insights, is master of ceremonies and seasoned Eurovision expert, Graham Norton.<\/p>\n<p>Graham Norton says: \u201cIt feels really special to be back, gently guiding viewers through the Grand Final in this very momentous 70th anniversary year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Austrian stars, Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will be awash with treats and surprises for the viewers across the globe. The opening act The Queen of the Night will see 2025 winner JJ showcase his remarkable vocal abilities as he seamlessly blends Mozart-inspired elements with his own music, alongside more than 40 dancers and acrobats, as the 25 Grand Finalists are introduced in the iconic flag parade.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers will then be treated to the 25 competing entries as they take to the stage one by one, giving the performance of a lifetime in the hopes of being crowned the Eurovision 2026 winner.<\/p>\n<p>During the voting period, three interval acts will take to the stage including a selection of Eurovision All Stars who will perform iconic songs from the Contest\u2019s history to celebrate the 70th anniversary, Austrian electro-swing icon Parov Stelar will showcase his distinctive dance sound and striking visuals, and finally a soulful version of Billy Joel\u2019s \u2018Vienna\u2019 will be performed by Austrian Eurovision legend C\u00e9sar Sampson.<\/p>\n<p>Voting Procedure<\/p>\n<p>The result of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will be determined by a combination of points from national juries and viewer votes in the participating countries, along with a separate rest of the world vote. Each national jury is made up of a group of seven music professionals in that country.<\/p>\n<p>After viewers have cast their votes, each national spokesperson from the 35 participating countries will present the points of their professional jury live to the world.<\/p>\n<p>After the presentation of the scores from the juries, the televoting points from all participating countries and the rest of the world vote will be combined, providing one viewer score for each song. These televoting results will then be announced by the hosts building towards a dramatic climax as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is announced.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovision.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More details regarding the new voting procedure and how you can get involved can be found on the official Eurovision website<\/a> or at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b0070hvg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bbc.co.uk\/eurovision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026 on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"component-image-image max-width margin-auto max-height-169\" data-testid=\"component-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/p0nhlctp.jpg\" alt=\"Rylan Clark and Sara Cox standing in front of a multi-coloured background\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    Rylan Clark and Sara Cox (Image: BBC\/BBC Studios)<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026 \u2013 Semi Final 1 with Sara Cox<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday 12 May, 8pm until 11.30pm<\/p>\n<p>Live from Vienna, Austria, it&#8217;s Eurovision 2026! The newly announced Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Sara Cox brings you the first Eurovision Semi-Final.<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Sara Cox\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Producer:\u00a0Patrick Thomas\u00a0for BBC Audio<\/p>\n<p>Sara Cox\u2018s teatime show &#8211; live from Vienna<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday 13 May, 4pm until 7pm<\/p>\n<p>Sara Cox gets you through teatime live from Austria, host of Eurovision 2026. Expect plenty of giggles and some fab music, and all the Eurovision gossip in the run-up to Saturday\u2019s Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Sara Cox<\/p>\n<p>Producer:\u00a0Chloe Taylor\u00a0for BBC Audio<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026 \u2013 Semi-Final 2 with Sara Cox<\/p>\n<p>Thursday 14 May, 8pm until 11.30pm<\/p>\n<p>Live from Vienna, Austria, it&#8217;s Eurovision 2026! The newly announced Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Sara Cox brings you the second Eurovision Semi-Final. The UK entry LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will take to the stage for the first time in Eurovision week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Sara Cox<\/p>\n<p>Producer:\u00a0Patrick Thomas\u00a0for BBC Audio<\/p>\n<p>Sophie Ellis-Bextor\u2019s Eurovision Kitchen Disco<\/p>\n<p>Friday 15 May, 9pm until 11pm<\/p>\n<p>Sophie hosts her annual Eurovision themed Kitchen Disco. Get ready for the sounds, colour, excitement, and sheer energy of Sophie&#8217;s annual Eurovision Disco special! Expect back-to-back Europop, plus loads of previous winners and near misses.<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Sophie Ellis-Bextor<\/p>\n<p>Producer: David Manero for Listen Entertainment<\/p>\n<p>Dermot O\u2019Leary<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 16\u00a0May, 8am until 10am<\/p>\n<p>On this Eurovision Super Saturday, Dermot will be blasting the Eurovision tunes as his World Cup Of Great Sport TV Themes continues. To mark a great Summer of Sport, World Cup Of Great Sport TV Themes sees two iconic tunes face off each week. This week it\u2019s the BBC\u2019s Ski Sunday versus ITV\u2019s The Big Match!<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Dermot O\u2019Leary<\/p>\n<p>Producer: Ben Walker for Ora et Labora<\/p>\n<p>Sophie Ellis Bextor with \u2018Your Ultimate Eurovision Superstar!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 16 May, 1pm until 3pm<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a double dose of Sophie Ellis-Bextor this week on Radio 2. In addition to her Eurovision Kitchen Disco on Friday, Sophie continues the Eurovision vibes with a countdown the Top 40 of \u2018Your Ultimate Eurovision Superstar!\u2019 The Radio 2 listeners have voted for their stand-out artists from 70 years of Eurovision history.<\/p>\n<p>The race for first place includes Celine Dion, Olivia Newton-John, Johnny Logan, Loreen, and ABBA! It\u2019s a playlist packed full of karaoke classics, epic ballads, and non-stop pop with music spanning from the 60s to present day. The public vote took place after the Radio 2 family put together a shortlist of 70 iconic artists from 70 years of Eurovision history.<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Sophie Ellis-Bextor<\/p>\n<p>Producer: Emilio Porto for BBC Audio<\/p>\n<p>Richie Anderson<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 16\u00a0May, 3pm until 6pm<\/p>\n<p>Richie, who currently presents a show to kick off each week every Sunday night into Monday (midnight \u2013 3am), brings the Eurovision excitement to Saturday afternoon!<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Richie Anderson<\/p>\n<p>Producer: Jenny Ward for BBC Audio<\/p>\n<p>All Request Eurovision with Ellie Taylor<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 16 May, 6pm until 8pm<\/p>\n<p>The countdown is on as the nation gets ready to cheer on the UK\u2019s LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, and in the final two hours before the final begins, Ellie Taylor is ramping up the excitement and finding out how the UK is preparing for the world\u2019s biggest music contest and playing YOUR favourite party songs. Text 88-2-91 to send in your song requests.<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Ellie Taylor<\/p>\n<p>Producer: Ste Softley for Mostest<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026 &#8211; The Eurovision Grand Final with Sara Cox and Rylan<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 16 May, 8pm until 11.30pm<\/p>\n<p>Live from Vienna, Austria, it&#8217;s Eurovision 2026! The newly announced Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Sara Cox and Rylan bring you the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final.<\/p>\n<p>25 Grand Finalists including the UK\u2019s LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, will battle it out for the premiere place on the leaderboard at the 70th edition of the world-famous Eurovision Song Contest.<\/p>\n<p>Presenters: Sara Cox and Rylan<\/p>\n<p>Producer: Patrick Thomas for BBC Audio<\/p>\n<p>The Eurovision After Party with OJ Borg<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 16\u00a0May, predicted to be 11.30pm until 3am<\/p>\n<p>OJ keeps the Eurovision party going for all those who aren&#8217;t quite ready for bed yet!<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: OJ Borg<\/p>\n<p>Producer: Andy Warrell for BBC Audio<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision 2026 on Digital<\/p>\n<p>Tia Kofi \u2013 Werking it as the BBC\u2019s Eurovision digital correspondent<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"component-image-image max-width margin-auto max-height-169\" data-testid=\"component-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/p0nhll4t.jpg\" alt=\"Tia Kofi wearing a red, white and blue jacket\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    Tia Kofi (Image: BBC\/ BBC Studios)<\/p>\n<p>RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK star and Queen of the Mother-tucking Universe (season two), Tia Kofi, sashays back to Eurovision as the BBC\u2019s digital roving reporter, giving fans exclusive access to this year\u2019s acts, and a behind the scenes look at the humungous event.<\/p>\n<p>A self-confessed superfan of Eurovision, Tia will be reporting from Eurovision\u2019s Turquoise Carpet, and roving Vienna\u2019s Eurovision Village in search of the tea across Eurovision week \u2013 serving up fabulous digital content available across the BBC\u2019s TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook channels.<\/p>\n<p>Tia Kofi says: \u201cIt\u2019s such an honour to be back as the BBC Eurovision Digital Presenter for the 70th year of the contest. Growing up, watching Eurovision was such an important part of my life and I can&#8217;t wait to celebrate the music, the unity and this special anniversary year with everyone!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This year\u2019s contest already feels like it\u2019s a close competition between the acts, with some incredible songs from around the globe, and iconic singers like Boy George and Delta Goodrem set to compete alongside our very own brilliant LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. It&#8217;s sure to be a year to remember! Austria last won in 2014 with Conchita Wurst and now we\u2019re back 11 years later bringing the camp, glamour and music back to Vienna.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eurovision on Roblox \u2013 My Eurovision Party 2026<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"component-image-image max-width margin-auto max-height-169\" data-testid=\"component-image-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/p0nhlm7r.jpg\" alt=\"A roblox character wearing red. At the top there is the words My Eurovision Party 2026. There is also the Eurovision Song Contest Vienna 2026 logo\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After it\u2019s successful inaugural outing last year, My Eurovision Party is returning to Roblox for 2026!<\/p>\n<p>My Eurovision Party 2026 is the official Eurovision activation on Roblox. It captures the celebratory, fun, and global fandom of the Eurovision Song Contest, bringing young generations together around a virtual Eurovision stage.<\/p>\n<p>During the live broadcasts of the Semi-Finals on Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 May, and the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May, the game will become a second-screen companion with real-time updates, performance highlights and in-game celebrations. Players will have the chance to dance to some of Eurovision\u2019s biggest hits, follow along with real-time results, meet this year\u2019s performers, and even meet Graham Norton and LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER (in Roblox form, of course!)<\/p>\n<p>The activation will be available ahead of the live broadcasts, giving fans the chance to virtually connect with other Eurovision Roblox fans across the globe, and also get the chance to meet and greet with some of the Eurovision 2026 artists, who will join the virtual experience in person.<\/p>\n<p>Created through a collaboration between four broadcasters-BBC, France T\u00e9l\u00e9visions (France), LPSM (Latvia), ORF (Austria), and the EBU, and developed by immersive entertainment specialists Karta, the project is an innovative way for Roblox lovers to unite their passion for Eurovision and enjoy the spectacle, and fun of Eurovision across multiple platforms. With young players in mind, the project is built with a robust safety framework, featuring live moderation with no in-game chat features.<\/p>\n<p>Follow for more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published: 12:01 am, 1 May 2026 Vienna calling&#8230; Eurovision season has officially begun! 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