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Eurovision Song Contest Asia Set for 2026 in Bangkok

4/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held on November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Ten countries will participate: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Each country will select its representative through national finals.
The European Broadcasting Union, Voxovation, and S2O Productions organize the event.
The event coincides with Eurovision's 70th anniversary and could reach over 600 million viewers.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest took place on May 24, 1956, in Lugano, Switzerland, featuring seven countries and organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Inspired by the Sanremo Music Festival, it aimed to foster cultural exchange. The contest has since grown significantly, with over 600 million viewers today and the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest Asia in 2026, highlighting its expanding global influence.

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Story summary

The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held on November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Ten countries will participate: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Each country will select its representative through national finals.
The European Broadcasting Union, Voxovation, and S2O Productions organize the event.
The event coincides with Eurovision's 70th anniversary and could reach over 600 million viewers.

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