After closing the submission window for Eurovision 2026, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS revealed that around 300 songs were submitted for Eurovision 2026.
During the “Eva” show on the Dutch Channel, Cornald Maas (a member of the selection committee) revealed that 10 artists are still in the race for Eurovision 2026.

The shortlisted artists are presenting their songs in live performances in front of the selection committee.
The Dutch broadcaster aims selecting the act for Eurovision 2026 by December 2025
However, the Netherlands‘ participation in Eurovision 2026 is still to be approved.
The national broadcaster AVROTROS stated that the country won’t participate if Israel participates.
Claude represented the Netherlands in Eurovision 2025
He performed “C’est La Vie” and finished 12th in the final.
Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.

