Poland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Alicja, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song “Pray”. Stay tuned for all updates from Austria.
Justice has finally been served on the grand stage in Austria. Alicja, who has been waiting for her opportunity since the 2020 contest’s cancellation, took to the stage for a first rehearsal that left critics in awe. With a powerful, soul-piercing gospel performance and a mysterious prop that refuses to leave the mind, Poland is signaling that it has arrived in Vienna to win.
Poland’s First Rehearsal: More Details
A Chilling Gospel Opening Amidst the Shadows
The first rehearsal at the Wiener Stadthalle opened with a mesmerizing church-like atmosphere, as the singer performed the intro to “Pray” with a spine-tingling vocal. The meticulous stage direction in Vienna utilized the play between light and shadow to create rare cinematic frames that emphasize every syllable of her unique voice. This represents a massive visual upgrade compared to the Polish national selection, as the lenses now focus on the raw emotion of the artist who waited six years for this moment.
The Mysterious Structure Changing the Game
As the song progresses, the central element that remains shrouded in mystery is revealed – a monumental stage prop that dominates the center of the arena in Vienna, Austria. Despite its apparent simplicity, the interaction between the Polish singer and her four dancers transforms the performance into a visual work of art that surpasses all previous expectations. The dancers, dressed in elegant and meticulous black-and-white suits, move around the structure in perfect coordination, creating a sense of constant movement and breathtaking beauty.
Poland at Eurovision 2026
“Pray” is the song that will be performed by the singer Alicja Szemplinska, which will represent Poland as song number 14 in the first semi final on May 12th, in Vienna, Austria. The song was written by the singer together with Sinclair Alan Malcolm and Weronika Gabryelczyk. The song is performed entirely in English.
Currently, Poland is ranked 28th in the betting odds ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Poland’s 28th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Poland joined the competition in 1994 and achieved its best result that same year when singer Edyta Górniak reached second place with the song “To nie ja!”.
