Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

May 14, 2026, 22:30
AustraliaEntertainment

Introduction

The Eurovision Song Contest is in Vienna, Austria. 35 countries are in the competition. The big final is on May 16.

Main Body

Some countries are angry because Israel is in the contest. Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Slovenia did not come. People shouted at the singer from Israel during the first show. Vienna police wanted the event to be safe. They used dogs to find bombs. They stopped drones from flying near the building. They checked everyone at the door. The rules for voting are different now. People can vote ten times. The judges' groups are bigger. Now, two judges must be young people between 18 and 25. Finland and Australia are very good this year. Australia is in the final. The United Kingdom is also in the final, but some people do not like their song.

Conclusion

The contest ends on May 16. There is a lot of security and some countries are still angry.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Secret

Look at these sentences from the text:

  • "They used dogs..."
  • "They stopped drones..."
  • "They checked everyone..."

The Pattern: When we talk about things that already happened, we often just add -ed to the end of the action word.

Simple Guide: Stop →\rightarrow Stopped Check →\rightarrow Checked Use →\rightarrow Used

🌍 Talking about Places

In English, we use 'in' for cities and countries:

  • In Vienna (City)
  • In Austria (Country)
  • In the competition (Event)

Quick Tip: Use 'in' when you are inside a boundary or a specific area.

Vocabulary Learning

big
Large in size or importance.
Example:The final stage of the contest was a big event that attracted many viewers.
final
Last or concluding.
Example:The final performance took place on May 16.
angry
Feeling strong annoyance.
Example:Some people were angry about the decision.
people
Human beings in general.
Example:People shouted at the singer during the show.
police
Law enforcement officers.
Example:Vienna police wanted the event to be safe.
safe
Protected from danger.
Example:The police used dogs to find bombs to keep the area safe.
building
A structure with a roof and walls.
Example:They stopped drones from flying near the building.
door
A hinged entryway.
Example:They checked everyone at the door.
voting
The act of casting votes.
Example:People can vote ten times in this contest.
song
A musical composition.
Example:Some people do not like their song.