Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Bangkok.
The Eurovision Song Contest is going to Asia for the first time. It will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2026. At least ten Asian countries will participate.
The European Broadcasting Union is organizing this new event. Ten countries have already signed up to take part. The event is planned for November 14th. It is a significant change for the competition. Organizers hope to attract a large global audience.
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Highlights
First Asian Edition
The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2026.
Ten Participating Countries
At least ten Asian countries will participate in the competition.
Bangkok as Host City
Bangkok will host the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Significant Expansion
The competition is expanding its reach beyond Europe for the first time.
Global Audience Potential
The event aims to reach a global audience of over 600 million people.
Perspectives
- The Eurovision Song Contest is expanding to include an Asian edition.
- The first Asian edition of the contest will be held in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Ten Asian countries will participate in the initial event.
- The event represents a significant expansion of the competition's reach globally.
El País states that the expansion is happening amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Israel's participation and five countries protesting.
El País
Other sources do not mention any specific protests or controversy regarding Israel's participation.
Some sources describe the event as a ‘significant step’ or ‘significant event’ for the competition globally.
Der Standard, Dagens Nyheter, DR Nyheder, VRT NWS, FAZ, The Guardian Europe, ZEIT Online
Others frame it as a ‘launch’ or ‘expansion’ of the competition, highlighting the logistical challenges.
Der Spiegel, Politico EU, RTL Nieuws