Lithuania's Eurovision 2026 Representative
Lithuania has chosen its act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. The winner of the national selection, Eurovizija.LT, is singer Lion Ceccah with his song 'Sólo quiero más'. This selection process, which replaced the previous 'Pabandom iš naujo' format in 2024, spanned six weeks and included five preliminary rounds followed by a grand final.
During the fourth preliminary round, SHWR placed first, Lion Ceccah came second, and Nøra Blu finished third. Nøra Blu advanced to the final as the best third-place finisher, having received 13 thousand votes. In the final, Lion Ceccah secured 38 thousand public votes, tying for first place with SHWR on points. He ultimately won the contest due to a higher share of the public vote.
National Selection Results and Details
The winning song, 'Sólo quiero más', features lyrics in six languages: English, Lithuanian, Italian, Spanish, French, and German. Lion Ceccah is the stage name of Lithuanian singer Tomas Alenčikas, who previously finished second in the 2025 Lithuanian national selection with his song 'Drobė'. The Eurovision stage provides a massive platform for artists, often launching international careers.
The top five finalists in the Lithuanian national selection were:
- 1. Lion Ceccah – 'Sólo quiero más' – 22 points
- 2. SHWR – 'Contact' – 22 points
- 3. Nøra Blu – 'Hold My Own' – 14 points
- 4. Black Biceps – 'Let Me Cook' – 12 points
- 5. Vilnius Voices – 'Grįšim' – 12 points
In related Eurovision 2026 news, Austria has selected 19-year-old singer Cosmó with the song 'Tanzschein', while Greece will be represented by Akylas, who won the 'Sing For Greece 2026' selection with his entry 'Ferto'.
Lion Ceccah's selection marks a significant moment for Lithuania's participation in the prestigious international contest. His multilingual song has the potential to appeal to a broad European audience and highlight the country's cultural diversity. With competition intensifying each year, it will be fascinating to see how his performance resonates on the global stage in Vienna.