The first day of rehearsals for Eurovision 2026 has just begun.
Taking the stage today will be the counties that will perform in the first half of semi-final 1:
This year, the rehearsal format will be different. Therefore, images might be available later on.
However, the ESBEAT team will do its best to supply all the required information and coverage.
This article will be updated throughout the day, so keep refreshing and visit us all day
Day 1: Saturday, May 2nd 2026
First Rehearsal Batch 1 (Semi-final 1, First half without automatic qualifiers)
| Country | Rehearsal Time (CET) |
| Moldova | 10:30 – 11:00 |
| Sweden | 11:10 – 11:40 |
| Croatia | 11:50 – 12:20 |
| Greece | 12:45 – 13:15 |
| Portugal | 13:25 – 13:55 |
| Georgie | 15:00 – 15:30 |
| Finland | 15:40 – 16:10 |
1.🇲🇩 Moldova: Satoshi – Viva, Moldova
2. 🇸🇪 Sweden: FELICIA – My System
3.ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· Croatia: LELEK – ANDROMEDA
4.🇬🇷 Greece: Akylas – Ferto
5.🇵🇹 Portugal: Bandidos do Cante – Rosa
6.🇬🇪 Georgia: Bzikebi – On Replay
7.🇫🇮 Finland: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin
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