Ukraine Set to Perform in Eurovision’s Second Semi-Final on May 14

Eurovision 2026: Second Semi-Final Lineup

According to Главком: The second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take place on May 14 in Vienna, determining ten finalists for the competition. Representing Ukraine in this event is Leleka with the song "Ridnym," performing in position 12. The grand final is scheduled for May 16.

Scheduled for Thursday, May 14, this semi-final will see contestants competing for a spot in the final round. This year, three Big Five countries-Austria, France, and the United Kingdom-automatically advance to the final, securing their places regardless of semi-final outcomes.

Performance Order

Earlier, on May 10, Vienna hosted the Eurovision 2025 opening ceremony, attended by 35 participants, including Ukraine’s Leleka. In the second semi-final, performances will kick off with Bulgaria and conclude with Norway. The full lineup is as follows:

• Bulgaria: Dara – Bangaranga
• Azerbaijan: Jiva – Just Go
• Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – Choke Me
• Luxembourg: Eva Marija – Mother Nature
• Czechia: Daniel Žižka – Crossroads
• Armenia: Simón – Paloma Rumba
• Switzerland: Veronica Fusaro – Alice
• Cyprus: Antigoni – Jalla
• Latvia: Atvara – Ēnā
• Denmark: Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før vi går hjem
• Australia: Delta Goodrem – Eclipse
• Ukraine: Leleka – Ridnym
• Albania: Alis – Nân
• Malta: Aidan – Bella
• Norway: Jonas Lovv – Ya ya ya

This year’s commentators are Timur Miroshnychenko and Svitlana Tarabarova. The second semi-final is expected to draw music competition fans from around the world, with performances creating a unique atmosphere of European musical celebration.

Eurovision is more than just a music contest; it is a major cultural event that unites European countries and allows them to showcase their musical talent.

Leleka’s participation with "Ridnym" underscores the significance of Ukrainian music on the global stage and adds a layer of cultural exchange to the competition. This event matters not only for the artists but also for fans, as it fosters worldviews and mutual understanding between nations.

As anticipation builds for the Eurovision 2026 second semi-final, fans are eager to learn more about Leleka's upcoming performance. For those interested in the specifics of her act, including the significance of her position in the lineup, check out the details in this article about Leleka's scheduled performance slot.