Australia has a very special reason to be at Eurovision 2026 this year – Delta Goodrem have made it to the grand final, flying the Australian flag on the world’s biggest music stage.
The “Eclipse” singer wowed the crowd during her semi-final concert in Vienna, securing her place among the 25 acts competing tonight. More than 166 million people from around the world are expected to participate in this year’s competition, and Australians will not want to miss this moment. This is the world’s largest annual live music event, now in its historic 70th year, and Australia is right in the thick of it.
When to watch the Eurovision 2026 grand final in Australia
The Grand Final will take place on Sunday 17 May at 5am AEST. For those who prefer to sleep in, a replay will air on May 17 at 7:30pm AEST.
The competition itself will be held live from the Wiener Stadtthal in Vienna, where 25 countries will take to the stage for the night. Set these alarms early – This is the alarm you won’t want to set again if you can help it.
Where to watch Eurovision 2026 in Australia
The Grand Final can be watched live on SBS and SBS On Demand. Both the live broadcast and prime-time replay will be available to Australian viewers for the full duration of the show. SBS has been broadcasting Eurovision for more than 30 years, making it the natural home of the contest for Australian fans.
Whether you’re watching live at 5am or watching replays in the evening, SBS has you covered.
Delta Goodrem reaches the grand final
Australian singer Delta Goodrem wowed the crowd during her semi-final performance in Vienna with her new track ‘Eclipse’, securing her place among the 25 acts competing in tonight’s grand final. It was a powerful, confident performance that reminded the world why Goodrem is one of Australia’s most popular artists.
Australia is one of ten countries to qualify from the semi-finals along with Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark and the Czech Republic.
With the entire country watching, the pressure is on – but if her semifinal performance is anything to go by, Goodrem is more than ready for this moment.
Who won Eurovision 2025?
Last year, Austrian-Filipino artist JJ won the Eurovision Song Contest with his song “Wasted Love,” a win that earned Austria the rights to host this year’s contest in Vienna. The 2025 Australian Go-Jo team did not qualify for that year’s Grand Final, making Delta Goodrem’s run this year even more exciting for Australian fans. Tonight, Australia has a real chance to make history on the Eurovision stage.
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