The Nordic Eurovision Party 2026 brought together Eurovision 2026 acts and former contestants in Oslo for a packed night of live performances, followed by an energetic afterparty
The Nordic Eurovision Party took place last night for the third time, and for the second year in a row, it was held in Norway’s capital, Oslo. The event featured no less than 17 Eurovision 2026 contestants, along with additional former Eurovision participants. The show was staged at Rockefeller Music Hall, while the afterparty was held at John Dee in Oslo. Watch the full performances of the Eurovision 2026 participants from the Nordic party.
Eurovision 2026 performances
Eva Marija – Luxembourg’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Mother Nature”:
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Aidan – Malta’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Bella” (in English: “Beautiful”):
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Atvara – Latvia’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Ēnā” (in English: “In the Shadow”):
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Alis – Albania’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song Nân (in English: “Mother”):
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Alexandra Capitaneacu – Romania’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Choke Me”:
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Antigoni – Cyprus’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “JALLA” (in English: “More”):
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Akylas – Greece’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Ferto” (in English: “Give”):
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DARA – Bulgaria’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Bangaranga“:
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Delta Goodrem – Australia’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Eclipse”:
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Veronica Fusaro – Switzerland’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Alice”:
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Jonas Lovv – Norway’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Ya Ya Ya“:
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Satoshi – Moldova’s representative at Eurovision 2026 with the song “Viva, Moldova“:
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Sarah Engels – Germany’s representative at Eurovision 2026, performing the song “Fire”:
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Former Eurovision stars
Alongside the Eurovision 2026 participants, a notable number of former Eurovision stars and national finals acts also performed:
- Ovi: He took part in Norway’s “Melodi Grand Prix”, in 2006 and 2009, and represented Romania at Eurovision 2010, where he delivered the country’s best-ever result together with Paula Seling with the song “Playing With Fire“, and the duo later returned to represent Romania again in 2014.
- Ilinca: Romania’s representative at Eurovision 2017, remembered by many for the famous yodel from “Yodel It!“.
- Aliona Moon: Represented Moldova at Eurovision 2013 with the song “O Mie“, and is expected to return to the Eurovision stage this year as a backing vocalist for Satoshi, Moldova’s representative.
- Elisabeth Andreassen: A Eurovision legend who represented Sweden in 1982 and Norway in 1985, where she won as part of the duo Bobbysocks, and later returned to represent the country in 1994 and 1996.
- Guri Schanke: Norway’s representative at Eurovision 2007 with the song “Ven a bailar conmigo“.
- Jeanette Krommen: Took part this year in San Marino’s “San Marino Song Contest”.
- Jørgen Olsen: Part of the Olsen Brothers, who won Eurovision 2000 for Denmark with the song “Fly on the Wings of Love“.
- Leonardo Amor: Competed in the “Melodi Grand Prix” this year with the song “Prayer“.
- Lindsay Dracass: The United Kingdom’s representative at Eurovision 2001 with the song “No Dream Impossible“.
- Mileo: Took part in “Melodi Grand Prix” in 2024 with the song “You’re Mine” and in 2026 with the song “Frankenstein“.
- Mathilde SPZ: Competed in “Melodi Grand Prix” in 2024.
- Sunstroke Project: Moldova’s representatives at Eurovision in 2010 alongside Olia Tira, with the song “Run Away (Epic Sax Guy)“ and in 2017 with the iconic party hit “Hey Mamma” which came in third place.
- Silke: Took part in this year’s “Melodi Grand Prix” with the song “Forevermore“.
- Poli Genova: Bulgaria’s representative at Eurovision in 2011 with “Na Inat“, and in 2016 with the hit “If Love Was a Crime“.
- Piera & MÁIJÁ: The Sami people’s Eurovision winners, Sámi Grand Prix 2025.
Watch performance clips on the “Nordic Eurovision Party” Instagram page!
Afterparty highlights
Immediately after the main show, a high-energy afterparty took place at John Dee in Oslo, with plenty of surprises throughout the night and live performances from several beloved former stars, including:
- Emmy – Ireland’s representative at Eurovision 2025 with the song “Laika Party“
- Aranja – Took part this year’s “Melodi Grand Prix” with the song “Pjamas Song“, which she failed to advance to the final from the battle for the last ticket.
- Star Guy – Emmy’s brother, who performed alongside her in Basel and took part this year in “San Marino Song Contest”, where he failed to reach the final.
- Ella A – Took part in “Melodi Grand Prix” in 2023 with the song “Waist“.
Eurovision 2026 pre‑parties and side events
In the run‑up to Eurovision 2026, several pre‑parties and side events are scheduled across Europe. At these shows, Eurovision participants perform their entries live. For the artists, it is a great opportunity to promote their songs, meet fans and give interviews to various European media outlets. These events include:
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Melfest WKND in Stockholm – March 6-7th -
Eurovision Party SKG in Thessaloniki – March 12th -
Nordic Music Celebration – March 21st -
Eurovision in Concert 2026 in Amsterdam – April 11th
Norway at Eurovision 2026
“Ya Ya Ya” is the song that will be performed by the singer Jonas Lovv, who will represent Norway at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. The song was written by the singer himself together with Sondre Skaftun.. This is the creators’ first entry in the competition, and it is performed in the English language.
The song describes a turbulent and passionate relationship, where love involves deep emotional pain and a feeling of losing control. The narrator presents himself as someone ruled by impulses (“I’m an animal, I got no self control”) and compares heartbreak to “broken bones” and a heart being shot repeatedly—metaphors illustrating intense emotional damage. Alongside the attraction, there are hints of betrayal and distrust (“Pretty little liar”), reinforcing the sense of a destructive yet addictive relationship. The repetition in the chorus and sounds like “ya-ya-ya” emphasize obsession and difficulty letting go, portraying love as a powerful, chaotic, and painful force that is hard to escape.
Currently, Norway is ranked 17th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Norway’s 64th participation in Eurovision. Norway joined the competition in 1960 and has won three times over the years. Their last win was in Eurovision 2009 with the song “Fairytale” performed by Alexander Rybak.
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