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How to vote in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Get ready to vote in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, find out how and when to cast your vote

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Editorial Team
May 6, 2026
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It's your chance to decide the winner of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, Australia! The stage for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna Here is all you need to know about voting this year. How and when to vote Viewers' votes and professional juries will determine the winners of the two semi-finals. Votes by the professional juries appointed by each of the 35 countries taking part in the contest will also play a key role in deciding the winner of the grand final along with viewers votes. Vote during the LIVE early morning broadcasts on SBS and SBS On Demand. Australian viewers will need to tune into the LIVE broadcast of Semi Final 2 on Friday 15 May at 5:00am AEST and the Grand Final on Sunday 17 May at 5:00am AEST and follow the voting prompts that appear on screen. For more information on how to vote please visit the official Eurovision Song Contest website here. The Australian public and jury can vote for any country except Australia. Viewers can cast their votes via the official Eurovision Song Contest website during the live Semi-Final 2 and Grand Final. You can vote up to 10 times for the countries you want to vote for (Cost per Vote 0.70 AUD). You can find all the details on how to watch and more here.

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