Switzerland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Veronica Fusaro, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song “Alice.” Stay tuned for all updates from Austria.
On the stage of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, Veronica Fusaro attended her first rehearsal today, presenting her song “Alice” with a clear visual concept. The Swiss representative chose a story of confinement and release, expressed through tangible and impressive stage devices.
Switzerland’s First Rehearsal: more details
Fusaro opened the rehearsal with intriguing camera interaction: she uses the microphone cable as a physical element, in the configuration of a rope, creating a sense of tension between her and the camera. This combination gives the song a dimension of delicate struggle, highlighting the song’s emotional text and bringing viewers directly into the situation.
The Message Behind the Red Ropes
During the song, four dancers wrapped in red ropes guide Fusaro toward a central structure on the stage. It is a climbing facility in the shape of a cube, where the red ropes simulate prison bars—a visual symbol of the song’s message about Alice being “trapped” in a toxic relationship. The directing is polished and manages to convey the song’s narrative clearly and aesthetically, without overloading the show.
Fashion and Powerful Finale
Fusaro appears in a black suit including a short military coat embedded with rhinestones and feather decorations on the shoulders, a look that combines toughness with elegance. In the last part of the song, she takes out a guitar, kneels, and writes the name “Alice” using a red rope on the floor. This is a visual ending that closes the storytelling circle of the character she portrays.
Towards the Semi-Final
As she concludes her first rehearsal, Fusaro is now focusing on polishing the performance for her appearance as song number 7 in the second semi-final. Will Switzerland’s unique staging be enough to secure a place in the Grand Final?
Switzerland at Eurovision 2026
“Alice” is the song that will be performed by the singer Veronica Fusaro, which will represent Switzerland as song number 7 in the second semi-final on May 14th, in Vienna, Austria. The song was co-written by Veronica Fusaro herself and Charlie McClean. The song is performed entirely in English.
Currently, Switzerland is ranked 26th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Switzerland’s 66th participation in Eurovision. Switzerland joined the contest in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won three times over the years. Switzerland’s most recent victory was at the last Eurovision, 2025, with Nemo and the song “The Code”. This win follows Switzerland’s previous victory in 1988 with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi”, performed by the international singer Céline Dion.
