The countdown to the 70th Eurovision Song Contest is well underway, and Switzerland is gearing up for a spectacular showing in Vienna, Austria. Representing the nation is the talented Veronica Fusaro, who will take to the stage in the Second Semi-Final with her powerful song ‘Alice’. Swiss broadcaster SRF is set to provide extensive coverage, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
Veronica Fusaro, Switzerland’s representative, is preparing to captivate audiences with her entry, ‘Alice’. The song, which addresses important themes of violence against women, will be performed in the Second Semi-Final on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 21:00 CEST, where she holds the start number 7.
SRF is rolling out a comprehensive programme to accompany the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 week. The journey begins on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at 20:10 CEST on SRF 1, with the documentary «ESC – Die Sandra Studer Story». This special delves into the career of one of Switzerland’s most influential Eurovision personalities.
Ahead of the First Semi-Final, viewers can tune into «ESC – Das Warm-up» on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at 20:10 CEST on SRF zwei. This 40-minute live show from Zurich will feature moderator Michel Birri alongside Sandra Studer, analysing the favourites and discussing Veronica Fusaro’s chances. The First Semi-Final itself airs live on SRF zwei at 21:00 CEST on the same evening.
On the day of Veronica Fusaro’s performance, Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 20:10 CEST on SRF zwei, SRF presents «Veronica Fusaro – Eine Musikerin nutzt ihre Stimme». This documentary follows the artist’s journey from her early days in Thun to the grand stage in Vienna, highlighting how ‘Alice’ serves as her voice against violence towards women. The Second Semi-Final then follows live at 21:00 CEST on SRF zwei.
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, held under the motto ‘United By Music – (In) The Heart Of Europe‘ and hosted by Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, will be broadcast on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at 21:00 CEST on SRF 1.
Veteran commentator Sven Epiney will guide Swiss viewers through all three live shows. Announcing Switzerland’s all-important points will be Radio SRF 3 presenter Livio Chistell, a long-time Eurovision fan.
Before the Grand Final, SRF will co-produce «ESC – Der Countdown» with Germany’s SWR and Austria’s ORF, live from the Museumsquartier in Vienna, starting at 20:15 CEST on SRF 1. This show, hosted by Barbara Schöneberger and featuring guests like 2019 Swiss representative Luca Hänni, will set the stage for the evening. Following the final, the co-produced «ESC – Die Aftershow» will air on SRF 1 at 00:55 CEST, offering a recap of the night’s events and emotional moments.
