Eurovision Asia 2026 commences in Bangkok. Eleven singers from eleven countries are competing in the first Asian edition of the song contest. Philippine entrant CARMELLE is among the contestants. The BBC describes the contest as the world's biggest song contest landing in Bangkok.
The first Grand Final broadcasts this weekend. BBC and SBS verify the event is underway in Thailand. SBS offers a how-to-watch guide. The New York Times published a what-to-know article. The Guardian lists things to watch for. The story was published on 14 November 2026.