Estonia’s Eurovision 2026 representatives, Vanilla Ninja, held their second rehearsal in Vienna with the song “Too Epic To Be True”. Stay tuned for all updates from Austria.
Song number 9 of the first semi-final is once again scorching the Eurovision 2026 stage. Estonia’s Vanilla Ninja, the legendary group that previously represented Switzerland, returns after 21 years to represent their home nation. They aim to set Vienna ablaze with their song “Too Epic to Be True” – a kicking and epic female-led rock track. The Austrian stage will remain heated throughout the performance as gold, white, and red tones merge into a powerful and high-energy experience. Watch Estonia’s second rehearsal:
Estonia’s Second Rehearsal: More Details
The singers stand at the center of the stage, featuring two microphone stands for the instrumentalists while the lead vocalist stands between them, eventually marching down the catwalk during the show. The three performers are dressed in shades of white and cream with touches of black, wearing skirts slightly above the knee and high boots. Behind them, a platform holds the drummer Borka. A giant black speaker stands on either side of him. Two backing singers, Kaire Vilgats and Dagmar Oja, will perform behind the stage.
Visual Transitions and the “Kiss Cam” Mystery
The footage reveals the third chorus, featuring gold and red scenery. Camera angles alternate between close-ups and wide shots. During the transition between the chorus and the “Too Epic” shouts, the backdrop shifts to black and white with cracks and shards of broken glass. The clip cuts off just before the biggest questions are answered – will the audience join in for the “Too Epic” chants? Furthermore, will there be a recreation of the “Kiss Cam” used during “Eesti Laul”? These details will only be confirmed as the live performance approaches. The Estonian national broadcaster, ERR, has ensured the production remains a topic of intense discussion among the 35 participating nations this year.
Estonia at Eurovision 2026
“Too Epic To Be True” is the song that will be performed by the girl group Vanilla Ninja, which will represent Estonia as song number 9 in the first semi final on May 12th, in Vienna, Austria. The song was written by Estonian composer Sven Lõhmus, who wrote many songs that represented Estonia at Eurovision in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017, and also the song that represented Estonia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2024. The song is performed entirely in English.
Currently, Estonia is ranked 32nd in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Estonia’s 31st participation in Eurovision. Estonia joined the contest in 1994 and achieved its best result in Eurovision 2001 when singers Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL, won first place with the song “Everybody”.
