Eurovision 2026 Final
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest final kicked off in Vienna on May 16, 2026, at 10:00 PM local time. A total of 25 nations are competing, including Ukraine. This annual event draws a global audience and showcases a wide array of musical genres and performer talents.
Finalists
The lineup features countries with diverse musical styles and artists who have achieved varying levels of professional success. Here are some of them:
- Denmark is represented by Søren Torpegaard Lund with the song 'Før vi går hjem'. At age 17, he became the youngest student ever admitted to the Danish National School of Performing Arts.
- Germany is represented by Sarah Engels with the song 'Fire'. She rose to fame in 2011 after appearing on Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar and released her album 'Strong Girls Club' in 2025.
- Israel is represented by Noam Bettan with the song 'Michelle', who won the 12th season of HaKokhav HaBa in January 2026.
- Belgium is represented by Essyla with the song 'Dancing on the Ice', who reached the finals of the ninth season of The Voice Belgique.
- Albania is represented by Alis with the song 'Nân', who won the fifth season of X Factor Albania and also triumphed at the 64th edition of Festivali i Këngës.
- Greece is represented by Akylas with the song 'Ferto', who gained popularity in 2024 thanks to his single 'Atelié'.
- Ukraine is represented by Leleka with the song 'Ridnym'. She founded her music project in 2016 in Berlin and earned a master's degree in jazz composition in Dresden.
- Australia is represented by Delta Goodrem with the song 'Eclipse'. She signed her first record deal at age 15 and has sold over nine million albums worldwide.
- Serbia is represented by the band Lavina with the song 'Kraj mene', which was formed in 2020.
- Malta is represented by Aidan with the song 'Bella', who released his debut album in 2023 and drew a crowd of 10,000 at a concert—a record for a local solo artist.
- Czech Republic is represented by Daniel Žižka with the song 'Crossroads'.
- Bulgaria is represented by Dara with the song 'Bangaranga', whose songs and videos have amassed over 80 million views.
- Croatia is represented by the band Lelek with the song 'Andromeda', who won Dora 2026.
- The United Kingdom is represented by Look Mum No Computer with the song 'Eins, Zwei, Drei', who first made a name for himself in 2014.
- France is represented by Monroe with the song 'Regarde!', who won the show Prodiges in 2025.
- Moldova is represented by Satoshi with the song 'Viva, Moldova', which the performer describes as an anthem for large arenas with deep meaning.
- Finland is represented by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen with the song 'Liekinheitin'.
- Poland is represented by Alicja with the song 'Pray', which she described as a personal prayer about struggling with her own weaknesses.
- Lithuania is represented by Lion Ceccah with the song 'Sólo quiero más'.
- Sweden is represented by Felicia with the song 'My System', who has performed over 300 concerts.
- Cyprus is represented by Antigoni with the song 'Jalla'.
- Italy is represented by Sal da Vinci with the song 'Per Sempre Sì', who won the Sanremo Music Festival in 2026.
- Norway is represented by Jonas Lovv with the song 'Ya ya ya'.
- Romania is represented by Alexandra Căpitănescu with the song 'Choke Me'.
- Austria is represented by Cosmó with the song 'Tanzschein'.
The final promises to be packed with emotion and dazzling performances that will leave a lasting impression on viewers.
The Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna is not just a musical event but also a cultural exchange between countries, helping to strengthen international ties. The participation of such a diverse range of artists highlights the importance of preserving and promoting national musical traditions while opening up new avenues for collaboration in the music industry. The contest remains a vital platform for young talents looking to make their mark on the international stage.
As the excitement builds for the Eurovision 2026 final, it's essential to look back at the initial contenders who made their mark in this prestigious competition. For a comprehensive overview of the first finalists announced in Vienna, check out our detailed report on the event's highlights here.