France and Australia will see you at Eurovision 2026.
Both nations have recently confirmed their participation for the 70th anniversary of the contest taking place in Vienna.
They will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at the event.
France
In a post on their official Eurovision Instagram page, state broadcaster France Télévisions announced its intention to send a delegation to the song contest next year.
“France Télévisions is pleased to confirm its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on May 16 in Vienna, alongside fellow public service media members of the EBU.
“The group reaffirms its support for musical creation, to artists, and for this unique event.”
Australia
In a statement sent to TV Tonight, a spokesperson from SBS confirmed that Australia would be present at Eurovision 2026:
“SBS has been broadcasting the Eurovision song contest for over 40 years, sharing this global celebration of diversity and inclusion with all Australians.
“SBS intends to continue this tradition with its participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
“The decision regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision will be made by the EBU over the coming months.”
The question of who’s in and who’s out has gained a lot of attention over the past week.
Slovenia, Ireland, Netherlands and Spain have all declared they will withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes. Officials in Iceland have suggested they could likely follow suit.
The broadcasters from these nations have stated that participation alongside Israel would be “unconscionable” given: the ongoing loss of lives in Gaza, where more than 65,000 people have died as a result of Israeli attacks since October 2023; the targeted killing of journalists and deliberate exclusion of independent international reporting in the region; proven interference by the Israeli government during Eurovision 2025.
The United Nations has confirmed famine in Gaza as a result of Israel’s policies, and its commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide in the region.
