Latvian broadcaster LSM has confirmed the country will participate in Eurovision 2026.
Latvia will select an artist and a song via “Supernova 2026″.
LSM revealed that a total of 124 songs were submitted for the national selection.
This is an increase from last year, when 96 songs were submitted.
“Supernova 2026” – The Line-Up
- Angnesse – “Oh My My”
- Aivo OSkis – “Walking Out”
- Antra Stafecksa – “Divejāda” (Eng: Dual)
- Atvara – “Ēnā” (Eng: In The Shade)
- Blurie – “Loving’ Always Get Me Down“
- Daba – “Panic Attack“
- De Mantra – “Let Them“
- Edvards Strazdiņš – “I Ain’t Got The Guts”
- ELPO – “Blakus“
- Emilija – “All We Ever Had”
- Honey Blue – “Blue Disco”
- Ivo Grīsniņš Grīslis – “Home”
- Jānis Rugājs – “Smoke”
- Kaut Kaili – “Te un tagad” (Eng: Here and Now)
- Krisy – “Take It”
- Kristīne Megija – “Insanity”
- Legzdina – “Ribbon”
- Miks Galvanovskis – “Cruel Angel”
- Nolark – “Different Places”
- Papīra Lidmašīnas – “You’re My Savior”
- Paula – “Dejot Vien” (Eng: Just Dancing)
- Robert OX – “Raivin’ At The Taj Mahal”
- Tikasha Sakama – “#010126 CODA”
- Vēstnieks – “Vai tas it kads brinums?” (Eng: Is this some kind of miracle?)
You can watch the reveal and listen to the snippets here:
“Supernova 2026” – Known Details
- The competition will consist of two semi-finals and a grand final:
- Semi-Final 1: Saturday, January 31st 2025
- Semi-Final 2: Saturday, February 7th 2025
- Final: Saturday, February 14th 2025
- The selection committee (composed of independent music and entertainment industry experts) shortlisted 24 songs.
- The jury will evaluate the songs’ originality, arrangement, message, and compliance with modern market trends. The jury will also relate to vocal abilities and potential to compete in the international competition.
- 12 artists will compete in each semi-final. 11 artists will qualify for the final (including a wildcard).
- The results of each show will be based on a combination of jury and public vote.
- Foreign writers/producers/composers are welcome, as long as their contribution is up to 49%.
Tautumeitas represented Latvia in Eurovision 2025
They performed “Bur Man Laimi” and ended in 13th place
Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.
