Watch the first Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final live from Vienna
Tonight's show features performances from Sweden, Croatia and current favourites, Finland, along with 12 other nations.
www.bbc.comI can share the latest Eurovision Semi-Final updates based on current reporting.
- The first semi-final took place in Vienna, with performances from a slate of competing countries and the usual running order discussions around who might qualify for the final. News outlets highlighted reactions to standout acts and the tight race for spots in the final.[4]
- There have been recurring reminders from the European Broadcasting Union about voting rules and fair play, including warnings when a broadcaster’s social posts push excessive voting; this can impact how results are perceived but does not change the official advancement list.[1]
- Coverage from major outlets and Eurovision-focused sites typically provides post-show analysis, who qualified, and the running order for the second semi-final, along with previews of the “Big Five” and host expectations.[8][4]
If you want, I can fetch the latest headlines from a few specific sources (e.g., BBC, ESCToday, Eurovoix) and summarize who qualified from the semi-final and any notable voting controversies or surprises. I can also pull up the official running order and a quick, up-to-date list of qualifiers.