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The highly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest Asia (ESCA) is officially set to make its debut in 2026, with Bangkok, Thailand, confirmed as the host city. The Grand Final will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has now revealed the initial lineup of countries ready to compete in this exciting new venture.
Bangkok to host inaugural Eurovision Asia Grand Final
Thailand’s vibrant capital, Bangkok, will welcome the very first edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia. The spectacular IdeaLive arena has been chosen as the venue for the Grand Final, which is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026. The event is being organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in partnership with Voxovation and S2O Productions, with Thailand’s own Channel 3 serving as the host broadcaster.
Under the familiar slogan, “United by Music,” Eurovision Asia aims to bring the iconic music competition format to the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing its diverse musical talent on a global stage.
First Participating Countries Announced
Excitement is building as the EBU has confirmed the initial list of countries that will participate in this historic first edition. A total of eleven nations have been announced to date, eager to make their mark on the Eurovision Asia stage.
The confirmed participating countries include:
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Vietnam.
These countries represent a broad spectrum of the region’s rich cultural and musical landscape, promising a truly diverse and captivating competition. While initial reports mentioned ten countries, Mongolia was later confirmed, bringing the total to eleven.
The format of the contest will mirror its European counterpart, featuring a 50/50 split between professional jury voting and public televoting to determine the winner. Most participating broadcasters are expected to organise national selection shows to choose their entries, with some already having dates set for their selection processes. Each entry must be under three minutes long and performed by no more than six people.
Fans across Asia and beyond are eagerly anticipating the debut of this new chapter for the Eurovision Song Contest brand, as it extends its reach to a continent renowned for its passionate music culture.
