<P> The final took place on 12 May 2018 at 20 : 00 WEST ( 21 : 00 CEST ) . Twenty - six countries participated in the final , with all 43 participating countries eligible to vote . The running order for the final was revealed after the press conference of the second semi-final qualifiers on 10 May . </P>
<P> The final took place on 12 May 2018 at 20 : 00 WEST ( 21 : 00 CEST ) . Twenty - six countries participated in the final , with all 43 participating countries eligible to vote . The running order for the final was revealed after the press conference of the second semi-final qualifiers on 10 May . </P>
when does the eurovision song contest final start
when does the eurovision song contest final start
12 May 2018 at 20 : 00 WEST ( 21 : 00 CEST )
12 May 2018 at 20 : 00 WEST ( 21 : 00 CEST )