Which Countries Are Competing in Eurovision 2026?
Here's the rundown of every nation competing in the European song contest, as well as the artists and song titles.
Nearly three dozen countries will soon face off in one of the oldest and most prestigious song competitions in the world: Eurovision 2026.
What's more, this year's event marks the 70th anniversary of the event that dates back to 1956.
This year's field of 35 is filled with a mix of nations with a proven track record of Eurovision success, as well as countries hungry for their first-ever win.
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All eyes will be on the host country, Austria, as they try to become just the fifth country to successfully defend their Eurovision title, and the first nation to achieve that since 1994. The previous back-to-back winners were Spain (1968, 1969), Luxembourg (1972, 1973), Israel (1978, 1979), and Ireland (1992, 1993, 1994), with Ireland being the only country to win Eurovision three times in a row.
As for which countries have the most Eurovision victories overall, Ireland and Sweden are tied for that honor, with seven wins each.
Keep reading for a list of all 35 nations competing in Eurovision 2026, along with their respective artists and songs, and their track record at the competition.
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All the countries competing in Eurovision 2026
Albania
2026 song: "Nân" by Alis
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 5th, 2012
Armenia
2026 song: "Paloma Rumba" by Simón
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 4th (2014, 2008)
Australia
2026 song: "Eclipse" by Delta Goodrem
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 2nd, 2016
Austria
2026 song: "Tanzschein" by Cosmó
Years won: 3 (2025, 2014, 1966)
Azerbaijan
2026 song: "Just Go" by Jiva
Years won: 1 (2011)
Belgium
2026 song: "Dancing on the Ice" by Essyla
Years won: 1 (1986)
Bulgaria
2026 song: "Bangaranga" by Dara
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 2nd, 2017
Croatia
2026 song: "Andromeda" by Lelek
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 2nd, 2024
Cyprus
2026 song: "Jalla" by Antigoni
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 2nd, 2018
Czechia
2026 song: "Crossroads" by Daniel Zizka
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 6th, 2018
Denmark
2026 song: "Før Vi Går Hjem" by Søren Torpegaard Lund
Years won: 3 (2013, 2000, 1963)
Estonia
2026 song: "Too Epic to Be True" by Vanilla Ninja
Years won: 1 (2001)
Finland
2026 song: "Liekinheitin" by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen
Years won: 1 (2006)
France
2026 song: "Regarde !" by Monroe
Years won: 5 (1977, 1969, 1962, 1960, 1958)
Georgia
2026 song: "On Replay" by Bzikebi
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 9th (2011, 2010)
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Germany
2026 song: "Fire" by Sarah Engels
Years won: 2 (2010, 1982)
Greece
2026 song: "Ferto" by Akylas
Years won: 1 (2005)
Israel
2026 song: "Michelle" by Noam Bettan
Years won: 4 (2018, 1998, 1979, 1978)
Italy
2026 song: "Per Sempre Sì" by Sal Da Vinci
Years won: 3 (2021, 1990, 1964)
Latvia
2026 song: "Ēnā" by Atvara
Years won: 1 (2002)
Lithuania
2026 song: "Sólo Quiero Más" by Lion Ceccah
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 6th (2006)
Luxembourg
2026 song: "Mother Nature" by Eva Marija
Years won: 5 (1983, 1973, 1972, 1965, 1961)
Malta
2026 song: "Bella" by Aidan
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 2nd (2005, 2002)
Moldova
2026 song: "Viva, Moldova!" by Satoshi
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 3rd (2017)
Montenegro
2026 song: "Nova Zora" by Tamara Živković
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 13th (2015)
Norway
2026 song: "Ya Ya Ya" by Jonas Lovv
Years won: 3 (2009, 1995, 1985)
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Poland
2026 song: "Pray" by Alicja
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 2nd (1994)
Portugal
2026 song: "Rosa" by Bandidos do Cante
Years won: 1 (2017)
Romania
2026 song: "Choke Me" by Alexandra Căpitănescu
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 3rd (2010, 2005)
San Marino
2026 song: "Superstar" by Senhit
Years won: 0
Best-place finish: 19th (2019)
Serbia
2026 song: "Kraj Mene" by Lavina
Years won: 1 (2007)
Sweden
2026 song: "My System" by Felicia
Years won: 7 (2023, 2015, 2012, 1999, 1991, 1984, 1974)
Switzerland
2026 song: "Alice" by Veronica Fusaro
Years won: 3 (2024, 1988, 1956)
Ukraine
2026 song: "Ridnym" by Leléka
Years won: 3 (2022, 2016, 2004)
United Kingdom
2026 song: "Eins, Zwei, Drei" by Look Mum No Computer
Years won: 5 (1997, 1981, 1976, 1969, 1967)
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Here's how to watch Eurovision 2026 in the United States
To catch all the action on Eurovision this year, head to Peacock, the exclusive streaming home of Eurovision in the United States.
Here are the dates and times fto watch every thrilling moment:
First Semi-Final: Tuesday, May 12 at 3 p.m. ET
Second Semi-Final: Thursday, May 14 at 3 p.m. ET
Grand Final: Saturday, May 16 at 3 p.m. ET
