The first rehearsals are about silver, lava, upside down and coffee! Today the first seven countries have had their rehearsals. We tell you everything we know about the first 4, and update on the other three will follow.
EBU has decided to release photo’s of it only tomorrow. But still we can show you (if available) the national final performance or any other live performance so you got an idea what the artists are capable of. Disclaimer: for the description of the performance, we have to do it with what the EBU tells us.
🇮🇸 Iceland
Iceland is represented by VÆB with the song RÓA. The performance retains much of its national final staging, featuring a two-part white wooden boat on stage and three dancers in silver dungarees, Icelandic sweaters, and matching bucket hats. VÆB themselves wear hooded outfits and silver sunglasses. The choreography is lively and synchronized, set against dynamic LED visuals of stylized landscapes in neon red and blue, with “VÆB” prominently displayed. The LED-clad frame around the stage adds depth through front and back graphics. Smoke jets mimic Icelandic geysers, and the show ends with a mic drop. The arena reaction is immediate and enthusiastic.
🇵🇱 Poland
Justyna Steczkowska represents Poland with the song GAJA, marking her return to Eurovision after her debut in 1995. The performance begins with Justyna descending from above, dressed in a black catsuit. Four dancers accompany her, wearing coordinated costumes with structured elements. The stage visuals depict dramatic natural forces—lightning, lava, and water—culminating in animated dragons during the finale. Deep bass and dynamic choreography add to the intensity. The staging includes smoke effects and flame jets, creating a visually and sonically powerful performance from beginning to end.
🇸🇮 Slovenia
Slovenia’s first rehearsal was delayed due to technical issues, putting the schedule approximately 40 minutes behind. Once resolved, rehearsals resumed with Klemen’s emotional ballad How Much Time Do We Have Left. The performance explores the fragility of life through understated but effective staging. The LED wall and front stage arch shimmer with thousands of stars that slowly transition from red to blue, enhancing the song’s reflective tone. Klemen wears a black suit with a white t-shirt, differing from his EMA appearance. A striking moment comes when he sings part of the song upside down, supported by two dancers. After two high-energy entries, this ballad introduces a stillness to the show, carried by Klemen’s controlled and expressive vocal performance.
🇪🇪 Estonia
Estonia’s Tommy Cash closes the morning rehearsal session with Espresso Macchiato, bringing his distinctive performance style to the Eurovision stage. Dressed in the same blue suit and exaggerated red tie seen at Eesti Laul, Tommy is joined by four performers styled as security guards. The choreography includes his signature loose-limbed dance, adding an intentionally surreal touch. The LED backdrop displays a stylised alpine landscape, visually echoing the mountainous surroundings of the Basel stage and enhancing the performance’s theatrical tone. The staging is faithful to the national final but amplified in scale. With its mix of humour, energy, and a catchy Italian-language hook, this entry is set to leave a memorable impression both in the arena and on screen.
At this moment, there is a rehearsal break. After the break, three more countries will rehearse. We will see and hear more later today. We keep you updated!!
