Eurovision 2026 on the BBC - Everything you need to know

The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna on Saturday 16 May, with the Semi-Finals taking ...
USA Today

Israel cleared to participate in 2026 Eurovision as 4 countries quit in protest

GENEVA − Israel was cleared on Thursday, Dec. 4, to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and ...
Pensacola News Journal

Why are countries boycotting Eurovision 2026? What we know

Iceland became the fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 on Dec. 10. Five countries have announced boycotts against the song competition, citing how Israel handled the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

When is Eurovision? 2026 date, hosting city and entries, revealed

Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, following JJ’s victory at the Grand Final in May 2025 with their operatic ...
Reuters

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest

GENEVA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza ...
CNN

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete. Organizers ...