Eurovision briefing

Melodifestivalen 2027 Tickets: When Sales Open, Presales and All Six Host Cities

Fans planning to attend Melodifestivalen 2027 now have a confirmed date for the ticket release.

• Fans planning to attend Melodifestivalen 2027 now have a confirmed date for the ticket release.
• Two advance booking opportunities precede the public sale.

Junior Eurovision 2026 final tonight: 16 acts, running order and guests

The Malta final begins at 21:00 CEST with 16 competing countries, a joint song and performances from past winners.

• Sixteen participants perform tonight in Ta’ Qali at 21:00 CEST.
• DARA and Lou Deleuze join the guest line-up; online voting takes place via JESC.tv.

Junior Eurovision 2026 reveals new crystal microphone trophy

A redesigned winner's trophy reconnects the children's contest with the crystal microphone tradition.

• The new award reinterprets the crystal microphone with a colourful pedestal.
• The winner will receive the trophy after verified jury and public results are announced.

Eurovision Asia 2026 Organisers Rule Out Cancellation as Bangkok Final Approaches

Organisers of the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia say the competition remains on schedule for Saturday 14 November 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Organisers of the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia say the competition remains on schedule for Saturday 14 November 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
• The statement followed media reporting about changes to the show's production and finances.

Germany considers multi-broadcaster partnership for Eurovision 2028 selection

ARD's programme director has proposed closer collaboration with other broadcasters; the format remains undecided.