The first final" class="internal-tag-link">semi-final of the Eurovision 2026 song contest has concluded in Vienna.
According to Oxu.Az, participants from 15 countries competed for 10 spots in the final.
Favorites including Finland's Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen duet, and Greece's Akilos successfully advanced.
In the final on May 16, viewers will see Israel's Noam Betta, Moldova's Satoshi, Sweden's Felicia, Croatia's female quintet "Lelek", Lithuania's Lion Siku, Poland's Alicja, Serbia's rock band "Lavina", and Belgium's Essila.
The other 10 finalists will be determined after the second semi-final on May 14. The UK, Germany, Italy, France, and last year's winner Austria automatically qualify for the final.
