Eurovision 2026 Grand Final in Vienna
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, in Vienna. This year marks a milestone as the 70th edition of the competition, drawing music fans from across the globe. Representing Ukraine in this year's final is singer Leleka with the song "Ridnym," who will perform seventh in the running order.
Commentary for the final will be provided by Timur Miroshnychenko and alyona alyona. Notably, alyona alyona earned a bronze medal at Eurovision 2024, lending special significance to her role as a commentator for this major event.
Opening Ceremony and Performance Order
Prior to the Eurovision 2026 final, the opening ceremony for Eurovision 2025 took place on May 10 in Vienna, Austria. This ceremony featured 35 participants, including Ukraine's representative Leleka.
The lineup for the final performances is as follows:
- Denmark: Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før vi går hjem
- Sarah Engels – Fire
- Israel: Noam Bettan – Michelle
- Belgium: Essyla – Dancing on the Ice
- Albania: Alis – Nân
- Greece: Akylas – Ferto
- Ukraine: Leleka – Ridnym
- Australia: Delta Goodrem – Eclipse
- Serbia: Lavina – Kraj mene
- Malta: Aidan – Bella
- Czechia: Daniel Žižka – Crossroads
- Bulgaria: Dara – Bangaranga
- Croatia: Lelek – Andromeda
- United Kingdom: Look Mum No Computer – Eins, Zwei, Drei
- France: Monroe - Regarde !
- Moldova: Satoshi – Viva, Moldova
- Finland: Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin
- Poland: Alicja – Pray
- Lithuania: Lion Ceccah – Sólo quiero más
- Sweden: Felicia – My System
- Cyprus: Antigoni – Jalla
- Italy: Sal da Vinci – Per Sempre Sì
- Norway: Jonas Lovv – Ya ya ya
- Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – Choke Me
- Austria: Cosmó – Tanzschein
This competition promises to be vibrant and unforgettable, featuring a diverse array of talented performers from numerous countries. Eurovision fans eagerly anticipate the shows, and Leleka stands a strong chance of representing Ukraine with distinction.
The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final in Vienna upholds the tradition of this international music contest, uniting countries through artistic expression. Leleka's participation, representing Ukraine, highlights the importance of Ukrainian music on the global stage and showcases cultural diversity. Building on successes from previous years, Ukrainian fans hope for a positive outcome in this anniversary edition.
As the excitement builds for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, fans are eager to learn more about Leleka's journey leading up to her performance. To get a closer look at her preparation and the details surrounding her performance slot, check out our article on Leleka's arrival in Vienna and her first rehearsal insights.