Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 fell on Saturday, May 16, 2026 (a Saturday). See Eurovision Song Contest 2027 →

When is Eurovision Song Contest 2026?

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 fell on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It was a Saturday.

How many days until Eurovision Song Contest 2026?

As of October 14, 2026, it has been 151 days since Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which fell on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Day of week: Saturday
Type: World Events
Duration: 5 days

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The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international music competition in which broadcasters across Europe and beyond send original songs performed live, culminating in a glittering Grand Final watched by well over a hundred million viewers on a Saturday night in May. Eurovision 2026, the 70th contest, is scheduled for May 12–16, 2026.

For the full story — history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs — see the Eurovision Song Contest guide.

Eurovision Song Contest in other years

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