Live updates: Eurovision Grand Final 2026 results, songs, protests explained

Key Points:

• The 70th Eurovision Song Contest featured performances from all 25 finalists, including a medley by past winners and competitors, celebrating the contest's anniversary with diverse musical styles ranging from Finnish metal to disco-pop.
• Standout performances included Romania’s Căpitănescu with a Lady Gaga-inspired nu-metal pop song, Cyprus’ Antigoni blending pop with traditional Cypriot instruments, and Australia’s Delta Goodrem delivering a powerful ballad showcasing her international star power.
• The contest maintained its tradition of theatricality and spectacle, with acts incorporating pyrotechnics, digital effects, and elaborate costumes, such as Serbia’s metal band Lavina and Greece’s Akylas with his playful techno-rap performance.
• Political tensions surfaced as Israel’s participation amid the Israel-Hamas conflict led several countries to withdraw in protest, and the Israeli contestant Noam Bettan faced disruptions during earlier rounds, though his final performance was well-received by the Vienna audience.
• The event also highlighted a range of emotional and stylistic diversity, from Ukraine’s hopeful ballad by Leléka to the UK’s quirky synth-pop entry by Look Mum No Computer, reflecting Eurovision’s blend of musical innovation and cultural expression.