Eurovision 2026: Leleka Boards a Train for Vienna – Her Performance Slot and First Rehearsal Revealed

Victoria Leleka’s Press Conference

According to Главком: Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, singer Victoria Leleka, held a press conference at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station before departing for Vienna. The competition is scheduled for May 12, 14, and 16, with Leleka performing 12th in the second semi-final. She left for Austria aboard the Kyiv–Budapest train at 9:43 AM.

Event Highlights

Key attendees included representatives from Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne and Timur Miroshnychenko, the long-standing Ukrainian voice of the Eurovision contest. During the event, Leleka also revealed the name of the director behind her Eurovision staging-a director making his debut on this stage. This same director previously worked with Ziferblat during Ukraine’s National Selection for Eurovision.

• Leleka also performed a cover of “Baller” by Abor & Tynna, the entry from Eurovision 2025.
• Her first rehearsal on the contest stage is set for May 5.

Notably, Victoria Leleka’s participation in Eurovision has sparked considerable excitement among music fans across Ukraine.

As a globally recognized platform that can significantly boost an artist’s career, Eurovision offers Leleka a chance to elevate Ukrainian music on the world stage. Her performance is expected not only to showcase Ukrainian culture but also to shine a spotlight on contemporary Ukrainian artists and emerging musical trends.

As Victoria Leleka embarks on her journey to Eurovision 2026, her recent performances have garnered significant attention, including a standout show in London. This successful European promotional tour not only showcased her talent but also laid the groundwork for her upcoming performance in Vienna, amplifying the excitement surrounding her participation in the contest.