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Eurovision Asia contest begins construction in Bangkok next weekend

Organisers are building a stage in Bangkok for an upcoming Eurovision-style music competition featuring eleven regional contestants.

Eurovision’s Asia experiment gets under way in flamboyant Bangkok
File photo Eurovision’s Asia experiment gets under way in flamboyant Bangkok Photo: The Guardian

Construction starts on the stage

Crews have begun construction of a large venue at the One Bangkok Forum near Lumphini Park. The event is scheduled to launch next weekend with performances from eleven countries across the region.

Ticket sales and social media growth

Tickets for the concert hall remained on sale a week before the grand final. The official Instagram account has promoted its Asian sister account to followers of its main profile.

International guest performer arrives

Dara, the winner of Bulgaria's 2026 contest, will fly over to perform during the interval. Her electro-dance song Bangaranga is set to be played at the event.

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