The organizers of Eurovision 2026 have released the official running order for the two semi-finals, which will take place this year in Vienna, Austria. According to the announcement, the first semi-final is scheduled for May 12, the second semi-final for May 14, while the Grand Final will be held on May 16. One of the novelties of this edition is the return of professional juries in the semi-finals, in addition to public televoting, a practice that has not been applied since 2022.
During the two semi-final nights, the countries known as the "Big 5" – France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom – as well as Austria as the host country, will also perform. These countries automatically qualify for the final but will be present on stage during the semi-finals as well.
Albania will perform in the second semi-final, in the 13th position, presenting the song selected by the artist Alis titled "Nân." The competition in this semi-final will be strong, with artists from Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Romania, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Armenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Austria, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, and Malta.
The first semi-final will include countries such as Moldova, Sweden, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Georgia, Finland, Montenegro, Estonia, Israel, Belgium, Lithuania, San Marino, Poland, and Serbia, while on this night, Italy and Germany from the "Big 5" will also perform.
The audience and Eurovision fans are already eagerly awaiting the performances, while the return of professional juries and the participation of the host country are expected to bring strong emotions and surprises during the two semi-final nights. The final on May 16 promises an unforgettable spectacle.