The EBU has announced today that it will be launching the Eurovision Song Contest Asia next November in Thailand’s iconic capital city of Bangkok.
Yes Asia will be having its very own version of the Eurovision Song Contest come November! The Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 is scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14th.
The ESC Asia 2026 will be organized and produced by the EBU in collaboration with Voxovation, S20 Productions and Thailand’s Channel 3.
The exact number of competing countries is yet to be determined. So far the following countries have confirmed their participation at the ESC Asia 2026:
- Thailand — Channel 3
- South Korea — Produced by PK Inc
- Malaysia — Media Prima (TV3)
- Philippines — ABS-CBN
- Vietnam — Vietnam Television (VTV3)
- Cambodia — TV5 Cambodia
- Laos — Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9)
- Bangladesh — NTV
- Bhutan — Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
- Nepal — Himalaya TV
More countries and broadcasters are expected to join the line up in the coming months. The competing countries will be determining their Eurovision Asia 2026 entries and acts via national selections.
Martin Green CBE (Eurovision Song Contest Director/EBU) says:
As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent.
This is about evolving Eurovision together with Asia, building something that reflects the voices, identities and ambitions of the region, while staying true to what has always made the Contest special.
Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be shaped by the artists, broadcasters and audiences who make it their own, continuing our shared journey of being United by Music.
Peter Settma (CEO & Co-Founder of Voxovation) says:
From day one, our ambition has been to build the Eurovision Song Contest Asia together with the region’s best creative talent, creating a show that truly reflects Asia’s identity and creative energy.
Together with S2O Productions, we are shaping a show where artists and fans connect across borders in new ways, through participation, community and deeper engagement beyond the stage, with ZOOP helping bring that fan experience to life.
I grew up watching Eurovision, singing in front of the TV, dancing to the winners at the disco and now seeing my own kids just as excited, predicting the outcome. To bring this incredible show to a new continent is something very special.
