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Greece: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on February 15th

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s national broadcaster ERT has unveiled the dates for “Sing for Greece 2026”, that will determine the country’s entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Greece’s national broadcaster ERT has officially announced the confirmed dates for “Sing for Greece.” According to the announcement, the selection process will consist of three major televised shows: two semi-finals and a grand final, all produced as full-scale television broadcasts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at 20:00 CET, while the second semi-final is scheduled for Friday, February 13th, also at 20:00 CET. The grand final, during which the winning entry will be chosen to represent Greece on the Eurovision stage, will be held on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at 20:00 CET. All three shows will be broadcast live on the official channel ERT1 and simultaneously streamed on the ERTFLIX platform. The broadcasts will include comprehensive accessibility services for...

Romania: The Entry for Eurovision 2026 to Be Chosen on March 4th

January 14, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Romanian national broadcaster TVR has opened the submission window for "Selecția Națională 2026" and published the rules and schedule. The winner will represent Romania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. After two years of absence from the contest, Romania is set to return to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The Romanian national broadcaster TVR has announced the date of "Selecția Națională 2026", and officially opened the submission window for entries. The grand final will take place on March 4th, with the winner going on to represent the country at Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Submission Window Opens The submission window for potential entries to "Selecția Națională 2026" opened today, with the final deadline set for February 2nd, 2026. TVR has published several key requirements for those wishing to take part in the competition: Solo artists and bands are eligible to register. Songs must be original and must not have been released or performed publicly before September 1st, 2025. Each...

Poland: “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026” Contestants Revealed

January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish national broadcaster TVP has unveiled eight artists competing in “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be selected on February 14th. Eight acts will compete for the right to represent Poland at Eurovision 2026, the Polish national broadcaster announced earlier today. As previously confirmed, the Polish national broadcaster TVP approved the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. During the final audition stage, the 20 strongest candidates selected by a broadcaster-appointed committee were invited to perform and undergo closed-door evaluations before a professional judging panel. Poland’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will be chosen exclusively by public vote on February 14th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Polskich Kwalifikacji 2026”: Contestants List Alicja Szemplińska – "Pray" Anastazja – "Wild Child" Basia Giewont – "Zimna woda" Jeremi Sikorski – "Cienie przeszłości" Karolina Szczurowska – "Nie bądź się" Ola Antoniak – "Don't You Try" Piotr Pręgowski - "Parawany tango" Stasiek Kukulski –...

Georgia: Bzikebi to Compete at Eurovision 2026!

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Georgia’s national broadcaster GPB has unexpectedly announced that Bzikebi will represent the country at Eurovision 2026, set to take place in Vienna. Georgia’s national broadcaster, GPB, has officially announced that Bzikebi have been selected to represent Georgia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, this coming May. The group was chosen through an internal selection conducted by the national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram Internal Selection Process Bzikebi were selected to represent Georgia via an internal selection, following their reunion at the most recent Junior Eurovision Song Contest, where they performed their new song "We Don’t Sleep" during the interval act. Many Eurovision fans speculated at the time whether this appearance hinted at a future Eurovision selection a suspicion that has now proven correct. The band’s Eurovision 2026 entry is expected to be revealed in the coming months. Traditionally, Georgia is among the last countries to unveil its Eurovision songs,...

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 30: Nave Levi Is the Fifteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

January 13, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nave Levi is the fifteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 6 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, and Michael HarPaz. Full recap of Episode 30. Exactly next week, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 7 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 6 will continue. The judges did not vote "in favor" or "against" during the performances this time. Instead, they awarded each contestant a score ranging from 6 to 12 points at the end of their performance. The judges’ scores made up 50% of the total, while the audience’s votes comprised the remaining 50%. The two contestants with the lowest combined scores faced elimination — and the judging panel decided which...

Eurovision 2026: Grand Final Tickets Sold Out in Just 14 Minutes!

January 13, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ticket sales for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna, Austria, have shattered records: all Grand Final and Semi-Final tickets in the first sales round sold out within minutes, with one of the largest venues in the Contest’s history expected to be filled to capacity. This afternoon, at 13:00 CET, the first round of ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 officially opened - and ended faster than anyone could have imagined. This was only the first wave of tickets released, and the overwhelming demand once again highlights Eurovision’s status as Europe’s biggest and most exciting cultural event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Historic and Hysterical Event Eurovision 2026 may still be months away, but excitement surrounding the Contest’s 70th anniversary is already at its peak. The extraordinary demand for tickets to the Vienna shows turned the sales launch into an event in its own right, with all nine shows selling out at record speed. The Grand Final...

Ukraine: The List of Participants for “Vidbir 2026” Is Complete

January 13, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine completes its "Vidbir 2026" lineup as Suspilne announces the final qualifier for the national final ahead of Eurovision in Vienna. Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, which oversees “Vidbir 2026”, has recently revealed that the winner of the final entry ticket to the national final, scheduled for February 7th, is KHAYAT, with his song “Hertzi”, after receiving approximately 32.41% of the public vote. Second place in the audience vote went to MON FIA with her song "Do You Hear Me?", which secured 17.31% of the votes, while Marta Adamchuk finished third with the song "Silvered Pines", earning around 15.36% of the total votes. The remaining nine competing songs in the national selection will be revealed on January 15th, at 18:00 CET. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); View this post on Instagram As previously reported, out of 15 final candidates, nine artists were initially selected and revealed as finalists for the Ukrainian national final. The six songs that did not qualify directly...

Conchita Wurst: “I Am Stepping Away from the Eurovision World”

January 13, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Conchita Wurst announces her departure from the Eurovision world, ending a decade-long association after her landmark 2014 victory and cultural impact. Many Eurovision fans had hoped for the return of Eurovision 2014 winner Conchita Wurst as a host of Eurovision 2026 in her home country, Austria. However, in a recent post shared on social media, the singer made it clear that she does not intend to return to the Eurovision arena in any capacity, effectively dismissing ongoing rumors. Conchita won the contest with the iconic song "Rise Like A Phoenix" and is portrayed as a drag persona by Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth. The announcement contradicts remarks she made just a week earlier in an interview with the German magazine BUNTE, where she had officially confirmed a return to the Eurovision world, although without specifying in which role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “The Person I Became – Thanks to Eurovision” In the statement published by Neuwirth...

Eurovision 2026: Ticket Sales Begin Today at 13:00 CET!

January 13, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today at 13:00 CET, the first round of ticket sales for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will commence. How to order a ticket? How much does a ticket cost? All details in the article. This afternoon at 13:00 CET, the first round of ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will begin. This marks the first batch of tickets made available for purchase. This year, as in the previous one, fans who wished to buy tickets were first required to register for the ticket mailing list through Oeticket, along with registering on the new Eurovision website and creating a Eurofan account. The purpose of this registration process is to prevent ticket resales - a common issue that makes it difficult for many fans to obtain tickets to live shows. The early registration period has already closed, which was open until December 18, 2025, at 23:59 CET. Tickets cannot be purchased without prior registration. To purchase a ticket – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The...

Eurovision 2026: Watch the Results of the Semi-Finals Draw!

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following the recent semi-final draw, it was determined what countries will participate in each semi-final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Watch the full draw results below The traditional Eurovision host city exchange ceremony took place between Basel and Vienna. Conradin Cramer, Head of Government of the Canton of Basel-Stadt, handed over the Eurovision insignia to Michael Ludwig, the Mayor of Vienna. The ceremony was hosted by news presenter Alexandra Maritza Wachter along with Cesár Sampson, Austria's 2018 representetive at Eurovision, who achived 3rd place. This annual ceremony marks the symbolic transfer of hosting responsibilities from the previous host city to the new one. Moreover, during the semi-final draw, it was decided for each country in which Semi final of Eurovision 2026 they'll perform. The exact position for each country will be determined by the Eurovision production team based on the style of the songs relative to the other selected entries over the next two months. This strategic positioning aims...