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Eurovision contestants set to compete in 2026 Grand Final — here's what to watch for

Eurovision — the global TV spectacle and music contest that helped launched ABBA and Céline Dion to superstardom — is expected to attract tens of millions of viewers for Saturday's Grand Final in Vienna, Austria, where 25 acts will compete. Expect polished pop, theatrical staging

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Eurovision contestants set to compete in 2026 Grand Final — here's what to watch forEurovision — the global TV spectacle and music contest that helped launched ABBA and Céline Dion to superstardom — is expected to attract tens of millions of viewers for Saturday's Grand Final in Vienna, Austria, where 25 acts will compete. Expect polished pop, theatrical staging
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