Where to watch and how to vote in Eurovision Asia 2026
The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand this Saturday - 14 November 2026.
A total of 11 countries will participate in the first edition of the Contest, with artists from Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos,
Mongolia, Bhutan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Nepal and Malaysia competing for the Eurovision Asia trophy.
Unlike the Eurovision Song Contest in Europe, Australia will not be competing in Eurovision Asia 2026.
However, the good news is that Australian fans can still watch the Contest live and take part in the public vote.
Where to watch Eurovision Asia 2026
Australian viewers will have a couple of ways to watch the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
The Contest will be available live on SBS On Demand, with Courtney Act providing commentary for Australian viewers.
A replay of the Grand Final will be available at SBS On Demand by 4.30am (AEDT) and at SBS2 on Sunday 15 November at 7.30pm.
The Contest will also be streamed worldwide via the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
The Contest starts at 20:30 local time in Bangkok on Saturday 14 November. This equates to the following times around Australia:
WA – 9:30pm
NT – 11:00pm
QLD – 11:30pm
SA – 12:00am Sunday
ACT/NSW/VIC/TAS – 12:30am Sunday
Online Public Voting
Voting for Eurovision Song Contest Asia will take place online, meaning fans from around the world can have their say in the result.
Voting will open during the Live Show on Saturday 14 November.
Voting is incredibly easy!
Step 1: Go to eurovisionasia.com/vote
Step 2: Sign in using Google, Apple or Privy and complete the voter verification process.
Step 3: You will be given eight free votes to distribute among your favourite entries.
There is one catch, though! You must spread your eight votes across at least three different songs. If eight votes just aren't enough, fans can also purchase a booster pack containing 10 additional votes, giving each person a maximum of 18 votes.
Viewers living in one of the participating countries cannot vote for their own country's entry. As Australia is not competing in this year's Contest, Australian viewers can vote for any of the 11 entries.
The public vote will make up 50% of the overall result, with the remaining 50% determined by professional juries from each of the 11 participating countries.
There will be 11 sets of jury points, 11 sets of public points from the participating countries and an additional Rest of the World public vote. The familiar Eurovision points system of 1-7, 8, 10 and 12 points will be used to determine the winner.
Running order
Vietnam: Tóc Tiên – EM TIÊN
Cambodia: Monetrey – I Let You Go
Laos: Thinla – BAE
Mongolia: Beck – Chamguigeer (Without You)
Bhutan: Nyendra – Lhayi Semo
Philippines: CARMELLE – Sobra-Sobra
Bangladesh: Beatmosphere – Tumi Ele
Thailand: MANG x DAOU – Aroma
Republic of Korea: JUNHEE – DEEP DIVE
Nepal: Pratik Himal Rai – Ananta Maya
Malaysia: Aina Abdul – Bluest Sky
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