Eurovision Goes Global: First-Ever Asia Edition Announced!

Tue Mar 31 2026 22:29:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The popular Eurovision Song Contest is branching out with its first-ever Asia edition, featuring countries like South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. Expect an exciting lineup and a grand final in Bangkok this November!

Eurovision, known for its vibrant performances and diverse music styles, is launching its first Asia edition with 10 participating countries including South Korea and Thailand. The final will air live from Bangkok on November 14, with national selections to determine entrants. As the competition enters its 70th year, excitement is brewing online, alongside discussions about notable absentees like China and Japan. Organizers are optimistic that Asia's rich musical landscape will make this edition a success.

Known for its glitzy stage costumes and sometimes outlandish performances, the Eurovision Song Contest is now launching its first-ever Asia edition.

Broadcasters from 10 countries in the region, including South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines, have confirmed that they will be taking part. According to the contest's website, which lists the participating countries, there are more to follow.

These countries will first host their own national selections before the grand final in Bangkok, which will be broadcast live on 14 November.

First held in 1956, Eurovision has grown into the world's longest-running international music competition.

With 2026 marking its 70th anniversary, it felt especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity, and talent, explained Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, in a statement.

The idea of an Asian version of Eurovision, conspicuously not named Asiavision, has already generated some excitement on social media, with people rooting for their home countries to win the contest.

As of now, the 10 participating countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Known for celebrating original pop music, the contest is expected to offer grand performances that echo Asia's vibrant music scene.