The One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok becomes the centre of Asian music today as the Thai capital hosts the first ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia. Live this Saturday 14 November from 14:30 CET (13:30 UTC, 20:30 ICT in Bangkok), 11 countries make history by competing in the first continental expansion of the Eurovision format. All of them are chasing victory and the contest’s crystal microphone trophy.
This inaugural edition is presented by Cindy Bishop and Woody Milintachinda, who will welcome the artists and an international audience of millions of viewers.
After almost two decades of attempts to get the contest off the ground, the Asia-Pacific region finally gets its own Eurovision. Broadly speaking, Eurovision Asia 2026 keeps the mechanics of the original European contest, with national juries and a public vote deciding the result. It does, however, bring some notable changes, above all a public vote held exclusively online, with no traditional phone lines.
With 11 countries on stage and a show designed to connect with an international audience, Eurovision Asia is set to open a new chapter in the history of the Eurovision brand. Tonight’s show in Bangkok marks the start of a musical adventure that brings together artists from across Asia in a single competition.
Which countries and artists are taking part in Eurovision Asia 2026? The running order
Vietnam has the job of opening the show, while Malaysia will close the night. The other nine entries perform in between, all competing to become the first winner of the contest.
Host country Thailand, represented by MANG x DAOU, performs eighth, while South Korea and JUNHEE take the ninth slot. The Philippines and CARMELLE sit right in the middle of the show, in sixth place.
Here is the full running order for Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, live this Saturday 14 November from 14:30 CET (13:30 UTC, 20:30 ICT):
Listen to the songs of Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026
01. Vietnam: Tóc Tiên – “EM TIÊN”
02. Cambodia: Monetrey – “I Let You Go”
03. Laos: Thinla – “BAE”
04. Mongolia: Beck Munkhbayar – “Chamguigeer (Without You)”
05. Bhutan: Nyendra – “Lhayi Semo (The Angel)”
06. Philippines: CARMELLE – “Sobra-Sobra”
07. Bangladesh: Beatmosphere – “Tumi Ele”
08. Thailand: MANG x DAOU – “Aroma”
09. South Korea: JUNHEE – “DEEP DIVE”
10. Nepal: Pratik Himal Rai – “Ananta Maya”
11. Malaysia: Aina Abdul – “Bluest Sky”
How does Eurovision Asia 2026 work? Voting, guests and how the results will be revealed
The winner is chosen by a mixed system modelled on the Eurovision Song Contest. The national juries of the 11 participating countries and the public vote each account for 50% of the result, according to the organisers. The juries cast their votes on the basis of the dress rehearsal on Friday 13 November and award the classic 1 to 8, 10 and 12 points.
The public vote takes place entirely online, on the official voting platform, and opens during the live show. Viewers in the 11 participating countries can vote, but not for their own entry, and so can fans anywhere else in the world, whose votes are grouped into a “Rest of the World” set of points. Each user gets eight free votes, which must be spread across at least three songs, and can buy up to ten extra votes.
Vote in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026
For more details, see our guide to how voting works at Eurovision Asia 2026.
Before the competition begins, Azerbaijani singer Jamal Gasimov, winner of a fan-voted competition run by the ZOOP platform, will warm up the crowd at the One Bangkok Forum as the official opening act.
What is Eurovision Asia? Origin, format and date of the new contest
What time is Eurovision Asia 2026 and where can I watch it?
The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia takes place this Saturday 14 November at 14:30 CET (13:30 UTC, 20:30 ICT, local time in Thailand). The show is expected to last around 150 minutes, ending at about 17:00 CET (16:00 UTC, 23:00 ICT).
| Time zone | Start | End (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| UTC / GMT | 13:30 | 16:00 |
| CET (Central Europe) | 14:30 | 17:00 |
| ICT (Bangkok) | 20:30 | 23:00 |
Wherever you are, the show can be watched free and worldwide on the official live stream of the grand final on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel. The organisers have confirmed that the stream is open to viewers all over the world, including in countries with no broadcaster carrying the show.
The show will also be broadcast live by the 11 participating broadcasters. It has been picked up in some countries outside the contest too: Australia (SBS), Israel (Kan 11), Poland (TVP 2) and Sweden (Sveriges Radio P4, on radio). For start times in more time zones and the full list of broadcasters, see our guide on how to watch Eurovision Asia 2026.
How to watch Eurovision Asia 2026: date, time in your country and live stream
On ESCplus you can follow the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 live on our multiscreen system.