Singing hopefuls gearing up for Eurovision 2016 - alongside Justin Timberlake

Credit: Anna Velikova (EBU)

The semi final took place two days ago, and now all the final acts are in place and prepared to fight for a win in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Thanks to Måns Zelmerlöw's win last year, this year's competition will take place in the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Zelmerlöw will host the show alongside Swedish comedian Petra Mede, with Sweden's 2014 act Sanna Nielsen hosting Eurovision The Party.

Måns Zelmerlöw and Petra Mede will host tonight's show. Credit: Anna Velikova (EBU)

There are 26 finalists this year, with Belgium kicking it off, and Armenia closing.

The UK's entry this year, You're Not Alone by Joe and Jake, will be the penultimate act in between Austria and Armenia.

Jake and Joe will perform for the UK. Credit: Anna Velikova (EBU)

Notably absent is Ireland, a seven-time Eurovision winner. Former Westlife star Nicky Byrne failed to qualify in the second semi-final - leaving Ireland out of the finals for the third year running .

During the interval, American popstar Justin Timberlake will take to the stage and perform his new single Can't Stop The Feeling.

Justin Timberlake will perform during the interval. Credit: Anna Velikova (EBU)

He is not the first non-competitor to perform - previous years have seen Riverdance and Aqua perform in the interval - but he is certainly the biggest and most well-known performer.

His addition comes as, for the first time in its 60-year history, US viewers will be able to watch the competition live through Viacom’s Logo Network.