Finland selects their song through Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK). The final will be held on 28 February on 20.00 CET. 75% televote and 25% jury will decide who will represent Finland. final date: 28 FebruaryPlace: Nokia Arena, TampereHosts: Jasmin Beloued * Antti Paalanen Takatukka l
As usual, Italy selects via the festival of San Remo. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th night are the nights that bring results. The 4th night is a cover night. The winner has the first choice to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest. final date: 28 FebruaryPlace:
Serbia’s “Pesma za Evroviziju 26” will have two semifinals of 12 songs. From each semifinal, seven songs will go through to the final. 50% televoters and 50% jury will decide the winner. 1st semifinal date: 24 FebruaryPlace: Hosts: 1 Mirna Omaja l: Bojana Vunturišević & Đorđe
Portugal selects their entry through Festival da Canção. However, this year most of the participants stated they will not represent Portugal, due to the participation of Israel. Only André Amaro and Bandidos do Cante will travel to Vienna. Sandrino’s opinion is not known yet. 1st semifinal date: 21 FebruaryPlace:
Austria will select their song through the contest “Vienna Calling – Wer Singt Für Österreich”. Twelve songs will compete. A jury and televote will decide the winner. final date: 20 February Place: Hosts: Alice Tumler & Cesár Sampson * Anna-Sophie Superhuman * Bamlak Werner We Are Not Just One Thing
Denmark: Eight songs will compete in the Danish national selection, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. The show starts at 20.00 CET and you can watch it at DR. final date: 14 February Place: Arena Nord, Fredrikshavn Hosts: Sara Bo & Alex Høgh Andersen * Emil Otto Copenhagen l & m: Emil
Estonia: The Estonian final will be held on 14 February. 50% Televoters and 50% Jury will decide the top 3. After that, 100% televoters will decide the winner. final date: 14 FebruaryPlace: Unibet Arena, TallinnHosts: Karl-Erik Taukar & Korea * ANT & Minimal Wind Wounds (Don’t Wanna Fall)
The first semifinal will be held on 12 February. Televote will decide the winners. Eight songs will head to the final. 1st semifinal date: 12 february Place: HRT Studios, Prisavlje, Zagreb Hosts: Barbara Kolar, Duško Čurlić, Ivan Vukušić & Iva Šulentić 1 Lima Len Raketa l & m: Alen Kozić
The Greek national final is called ‘Sing For Greece’. Two semifinals and a final will decide the winner. From each semifinal, half of the songs will head to the final. Out of 14 songs, seven will go to the final. The selection will be made through a 100% televote.
Ukraine will have its national final Vidbir 7th of March. Out of 10 songs, one will be selected to represent Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. final date: 7 March Place: Kyiv Hosts: Timur Miroshnychenko & Lesia Nikitiuk 1 Valeriya Force Open Your Hearts l & m: Valeriya