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Eurovision 2026: Antigoni Buxton's Semi-Final and Country Running Order Revealed

Published January 13, 2026, 11:24

The draw for the country running order in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 took place in Vienna, Austria, on January 12, 2026, and was broadcast live via ERTFLIX. The order of the semi-finals was determined, as well as which semi-final the "Big 4" countries (France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy) and the host country, Austria, will vote in. Austria has already secured a place in the Grand Final. The contest will be held in Vienna from May 12th to 16th, 2026. This draw is an important step in preparing for the competition, as it sets the framework for the performances and voting.