LELÉKA’s second rehearsal of “Ridnym” for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 featured a bandura-infused performance and a stunning visual transformation.

The Ukrainian singer LELÉKA did her polished second rehearsal in Wiener Stadthalle, making it clear that the artistic vision for her song “Ridnym” has undergone a significant upgrade since Vidbir. The performance, which begins with a clean and hypnotic image on a bright white runway, manages to distill the Ukrainian sense of “home” into a raw and powerful musical moment. With a rare combination of traditional bandura sounds and a sharp visual transformation – shifting from total darkness to a burst of color and emotion – Ukraine is positioning itself as one of the most memorable and moving entries of Eurovision 2026.

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The short video snippet released from LELÉKA’s second rehearsal for Ukraine has left viewers deeply moved. The artist demonstrates particularly impressive and precise vocal abilities alongside hypnotic staging that has been significantly improved since her first performance at the Ukrainian national selection. The stage features curtains tinted in red-orange hues, which transform into blue during the chorus, uniquely conveying the song’s deeper meaning.

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The performance begins in a quiet and calm manner, but the dynamics shift sharply at the end of the first chorus. The lights in Vienna are suddenly extinguished, leaving the singer in complete darkness, focusing all attention solely on her figure and voice. This visual silence is merely preparation for the next explosion; colors return to flood the stage at the exact moment of the vocal climax as the artist delivers her full show – a moment expected to become one of the most memorable of this year’s competition.

The visual aspect of the show relies heavily on textures and movement. LELÉKA wears an impressive white outfit consisting of a dress over trousers, layered with thin fabric fibers that react to her every body movement, creating a hovering effect. This motif extends to the graphics on the giant screens, where the fabric becomes a literal storytelling element. Toward the end, the atmosphere becomes particularly dramatic and visceral: the white graphics are dyed a deep red, simulating a heavy theater curtain falling on the stage, leaving the audience with the sensation of a powerful and emotional chapter closing.