James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the second Semi Final and catch up with some more performers looking to get through to Saturday’s Grand Final.

As Eurovision researchers gathered in Vienna, this year’s Academic Conference tackled the growing friction between the EBU’s “neutral” rulebook and the complex geopolitical realities of Israeli participation and Eurovision’s desire to be continually United By Music.

The results of the Eurovision Audience Poll for the second Semi Final at Vienna 2026 are in. Bulgaria takes first place with 17 percent of the vote, Australia second on 16 percent, and Denmark third on 12 percent.

As we would say in another time, ten qualified, five fell, fifteen ran. Just before it all starts again with the second Semi Final, James Stephenson, Samantha Ross and some friends have a little review of Tuesday’s show.

James Stephenson and Samantha Ross look ahead to the first Semi Final and catch up with some of the performers looking to get through to Saturday’s Grand Final.

After eleven years, we return to Vienna’s Stadthalle for this landmark event, celebrating 70 editions of the world’s biggest televised musical competition. Let’s take a look at what viewers can expect from today’s First Semifinal.