2026 Eurovision Song Contest Guide: All 35 Songs Reviewed

Vienna will host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, with semi-finals set to begin on Tuesday. A total of 35 nations will compete, marking the smallest lineup since 2003 due to a partial boycott related to Israel's participation. Among the entries are operatic performances from Monroe (17), Tamara Živković, and Liene Atvara. Controversial tracks include 'Choke Me' by Alexandra Căpitănescu from Romania and 'Alice' by Veronica Fusaro from Switzerland. The lineup also features straightforward bops from Dara, Sarah Engels, Essyla, and Antigoni, while more intricate bops come from Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen, Akylas, Alicja, and Lion Ceccah. Anti-work songs are presented by Simón Hovhannisyan and Look Mum No Computer, with ballads from Delta Goodrem and Søren Torpegaard Lund. Culturally significant entries are from Albania, Croatia, Portugal, and Moldova, while nostalgia acts include Senhit with Boy George and Bzikebi. Rock performances will be delivered by Jonas Lovv, Vanilla Ninja, and Lavina.