The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia arrives in Bangkok this Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the One Bangkok Forum.
Artists from 11 participating countries will compete in the first pan-continental expansion since the original European contest debuted 70 years ago, ebu.ch reported.
The Contest at a Glance
- Where & When: Live from the One Bangkok Forum on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 20:30 local time (14:30 CET), ebu.ch and Eurovoix reported.
- Who is Competing: Acts from 11 countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Bhutan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, South Korea, Nepal, and Malaysia, singing in 10 local languages and English, ebu.ch reported.
- How to Watch: The Grand Final streams free worldwide on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel, alongside broadcasts by regional television partners and EBU members, ebu.ch reported.
Bangkok Prepares for the Grand Final
As Marina Collins reported for Archyde, the two-and-a-half-hour show will be hosted by Thai presenters Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop, ebu.ch noted. Special guest performances feature Eurovision 2026 winner DARA and Thai singer-actor Jeff Satur, ebu.ch reported.
Executive Producer Assaf Blecher told the AFP that 16 to 17 countries are already showing interest in competing in a second edition in 2027, according to Eurovoix. Negotiations with broadcasters in China and Japan took place ahead of the debut, but discussions passed the production deadline for 2026, Eurovoix noted.
Artists Perform Original Tracks in the Competition Lineup
The competition features a diverse lineup of established domestic stars and emerging acts performing original tracks, ebu.ch reported. Vietnam sends superstar Tóc Tiên with “EM TIÊN,” while Cambodia is represented by Monetrey performing “I Let You Go,” ebu.ch noted. Laos competitor Thinla takes the stage with “BAE,” and Mongolia’s Beck performs “Chamguigeer (Without You),” according to ebu.ch.
Rounding out the first half of the running order are Bhutanese artist Nyendra with “Lhayi Semo,” Filipino singer CARMELLE with “Sobra-Sobra,” and Bangladeshi a cappella collective Beatmosphere performing “Tumi Ele,” ebu.ch stated. Host nation Thailand is represented by MANG x DAOU performing “Aroma,” ebu.ch reported.
| Country | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Tóc Tiên | “EM TIÊN” |
| Cambodia | Monetrey | “I Let You Go” |
| Laos | Thinla | “BAE” |
| Mongolia | Beck | “Chamguigeer (Without You)” |
| Bhutan | Nyendra | “Lhayi Semo” |
| Philippines | CARMELLE | “Sobra-Sobra” |
| Bangladesh | Beatmosphere | “Tumi Ele” |
| Thailand | MANG x DAOU | “Aroma” |
| Republic of Korea | JUNHEE | “DEEP DIVE” |
| Nepal | Pratik Himal Rai | “Ananta Maya” |
| Malaysia | Aina Abdul | “Bluest Sky” |
South Korea fields solo singer-songwriter JUNHEE with “DEEP DIVE,” Nepal is represented by Pratik Himal Rai with “Ananta Maya,” and Malaysia sends Aina Abdul performing “Bluest Sky,” ebu.ch reported.
National Juries and Global Viewers Determine the Winner
The winner will be determined by a 50-50 split between national juries from the 11 participating countries and public votes from viewers worldwide, ebu.ch stated. Viewers watching from competing nations cannot vote for their own country, ebu.ch noted. A Rest of the World vote will also award a set of points equivalent to a single country’s tally, ebu.ch reported.
Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, stated that keeping the initial contest small was a deliberate choice by the EBU to ensure long-term stability, Eurovoix reported. “Eurovision Song Contest Asia has been shaped by the region, and this Saturday it will show the world what Asia’s voices, languages and cultures sound like when they are United by Music,” Green said, according to ebu.ch.
