The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 has kicked off in Vienna
Kyiv • UNN
The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.

The Eurovision Song Contest competition has begun in Vienna. However, this is only the first semi-final, UNN reports.
Details
Today, viewers can expect performances from 15 artists competing for a spot in the Grand Final. Only 10 will move forward.
Alongside those competing, viewers will also see Italy and Germany, who will perform as part of the Big Four in the Grand Final.
Running Order
The running order for the first semi-final is as follows:
- Moldova: Satoshi - Viva, Moldova!
- Sweden: FELICIA - My System.
- Croatia: LELEK - Andromeda.
- Greece: Akylas - Ferto.
- Portugal: Bandidos do Cante - Rosa.
- Georgia: Bzikebi - On Replay.
- Italy: Sal Da Vinci - Per Semper Sì.
- Finland: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen - Liekinheitin.
- Montenegro: Tamara Živković - Nova Zora.
- Estonia: Vanilla Ninja - Too Epic To Be True.
- Israel: Noam Bettan - Michelle.
- Germany: Sarah Engels - Fire.
- Belgium: ESSYLA - Dancing on the Ice.
- Lithuania: Lion Ceccah - Sólo Quiero Más.
- San Marino: SENHIT - Superstar.
- Poland: ALICJA - Pray.
- Serbia: LAVINA - Kraj Mene.