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Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 air date: When is it on?
Eurovision is heading to Bangkok for its first ever Asian edition.
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- Katelyn Mensah
Published: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 4:37 pm
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The world's biggest international singing competition is headed to to the other side of the world, as Eurovision takes fans to Asia!
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Announced during this year's annual song contest, the competition is launching a brand new Asian edition, with the inaugural show set to crown the continent's first champion in Bangkok, Thailand.
Promised to be "louder, bolder and bigger than ever", the contest follows the familiar Eurovision format, with participating nations holding national selection shows to choose the act that will represent them on the Grand Final stage.
So, when does all the action begin? Read on for everything you need to know about the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.
Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 air date: When is it on?
Eurovision Song Contest Asia will take place on Saturday 14 November 2026, held at a venue in Bangkok as Thailand becomes the first ever host country.
Consisting of one show, the results will be decided by a 50/50 split of professional jury voting and public voting.
Release date/status: Confirmed Air date: Saturday 14 November 2026 Channel/Streaming service: Channel 3 (Thailand) and YouTube
Who is in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 line-up?
10 countries have been confirmed as taking part in the inaugural contest, with the full list of participating broadcasters yet to be finalised. The confirmed nations and their broadcasters are:
- Bangladesh – NTV (National selection on 30 September)
- Bhutan – BBS - Nyendra
- Cambodia – TV5 Cambodia (National selection in September)
- Laos – Vientiane Capital Television (National selection on 24 September)
- Malaysia – Media Prima (TV3) - Aina Abdul
- Nepal – Himalaya TV (National selection on 19 September)
- Philippines – ABS-CBN (National selection on 30 August)
- Republic of Korea – ENA (National selection on 4 September)
- Thailand – Channel 3 (National selection on 27 September)
- Vietnam – Vietnam Television (VTV)
We'll be sure to keep this page updated once more nations are announced!
Where can I watch Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026?
The contest will be broadcast in partnership with Thailand's Channel 3, with broadcasters from 11 countries across Asia confirmed so far. The national selection shows are being streamed on the Eurovision YouTube channel, where the wider journey to Bangkok can also be followed.
At the time of reporting, it is unconfirmed whether UK audiences will be able to watch the Grand Final live on the BBC or another broadcaster.
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Is there a trailer for Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026?
An official trailer for Eurovision Song Contest Asia has been released and can be viewed below.
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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer
Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
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