Ridnym, by Leléka The track Ridnym, (reliable) offers a reflective exploration of transformation, resilience, and emotional renewal. Using vivid natural symbolism and atmospheric storytelling, it captures the inevitability of change and the strength that can emerge from accepting it. Rather than portraying loss as defeat, the composition frames it as
Romania selected out of 12 songs. The decision will be made by a jury only. final date: 4 March Place: TVR Studio 3, Bucharest Hosts: 1 Emy Alupei Tili Bom l & m: Andra Brebu, Bianca Dragomir & Cristian-Ștefan Prăjescu 2 Robert Lukian Fire To The Flies l & m:
About Quick Facts NameViktoriia Leleka Born10 November 1990 Nationality🇺🇦 Ukrainian National Selection2026 Vidbir In Eurovision2026 Vienna SongRidnym (2026) Biography Intro Viktoriia Kornikova, known on stage as Leléka (often written as Viktoria Leléka), is a Ukrainian singer, composer and songwriter based in Berlin. On 7 February 2026, she won Vidbir 2026
About Quick Facts NameDarina Nikolaeva Yotova Born09 September 1998 Nationality🇧🇬 Bulgarian National Selection2026 Natsionalna Selektsiya In Eurovision2026 Vienna SongTBA (2026) Biography Early Life and X Factor Bulgaria Darina Nikolaeva Yotova was born on 9 September 1998 in Varna, Bulgaria. She grew up passionate about music and attended the Dobri Hristov
As usual, Italy selected 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 had the first choice to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest. final date: 28 FebruaryPlace: Teatro
Serbia’s “Pesma za Evroviziju 26” had two semifinals of 12 songs. From each semifinal, seven songs went through to the final. 50% televoters and 50% jury decided the winner. 1st semifinal date: 24 FebruaryPlace: RTS Košutnjak, Studio 8Hosts: Dragana Kosjerina, Kristina Radenković & Stefan Popović (green room) 1 Mirna Omaja
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: Valentim
Hostcountry Austria will be represented by Cosmó. The youngest contestant (19 years old) was the winner. The full results of the expert jury were published. However, only the top-3 of the combined results were announced. Cosmó will sing “Tanzschein”, which he co-wrote and composed with Elias Stejskal and Ella Stern.
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 1 Sander Sanchez Two Spirits l & m:
Estonia: The Estonian final was held on 14 February. 50% Televoters and 50% Jury decided the top 3. After that, 100% televoters decided the winner. final date: 14 February Place: Unibet Arena, Tallinn Hosts: Karl-Erik Taukar & Korea 1 Clicherik & Mäx Jolly Roger 4 7 11 7 l &