The running order for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 has been announced, ahead of the event taking place in Bangkok on Saturday, November 14. The show will be hosted by Cindy Bishop and Woody Milintachinda at the One Bangkok Forum.
The order was determined based on artistic and television criteria to ensure a dynamic viewing experience. Organizers have also considered the complexity of each performance to facilitate smooth stage transitions throughout the event.
Vietnam will kick off the competition, while Malaysia is set to close the show. The other participating nations include Thailand, which will perform in the eighth position through MANG x DAOU, and South Korea, represented by JUNHEE, in the ninth spot. The Philippines and artist CARMELLE will perform sixth.
The grand final is scheduled for 14:30 CET (13:30 UTC; 20:30 ICT, local time in Thailand) and will be available for viewing internationally via the official YouTube channel of the Eurovision Song Contest. A detailed guide on the viewing options is available, indicating broadcast times across various countries.
Voting will be open to viewers, who can cast their votes for their favorite performances through the contest’s official website and the ZOOP platform. Each voter will receive eight free votes, which must be distributed among at least three entries to encourage a more diverse voting process.
Limited tickets are still available for those wishing to attend the live event in Bangkok. Prior to the grand final, a jury show will take place on November 13, allowing national juries to cast their votes, which will account for 50% of the overall results.
With 11 participating countries, Eurovision Asia is set to launch a new chapter in the contest’s history, uniting artists from across the region in a single competition.
