4 countries will broadcast their selection shows for Eurovision 2026: Ukraine will select its Eurovision 2026 entry, while Latvia, Lithuania, and Sweden will make one step forward in their selections.
What?
“Vidbir 2026” – Final
When?
18:00 – 21:30 CET
How To Watch?
Eurovision Ukraine YouTube (English Commentary)
Eurovision Ukraine YouTube (No Commentary)
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The Songs
10 artists will perform tonight in the following running order:
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- Valeriya Force — “Open Our Hearts“
- MOLODI — “The Legends“
- Monokate — “Tуt“ (Eng: Here)
- The Elliens — “Crawling Whispers“
- LAUD — “Lightkeeper“
- LELÉKA— “Рідним“ (Eng: Native)
- Mr. Vel — “Do or Done“
- KHAYAT — “Hertzi”
- Jerry Heil — “Catharticus” (Prayer)
- ShchukaRyba — “Моя земля” (Eng: My Land)
The Format
Timur Miroshnychenko and Lesia Nikitiuk will host the show
- The jury panel will consist of: Zlata Ognevich, Ruslana, Yevhen Filatov, Vitaliy Drozdov, and Kostiantyn Tomilchenko
- The results will be based on 50% jury votes (converted to a 1-10 points system) and 50% public vote (converted to a 1-10 points system).
- The act receiving the highest score will be selected to represent Ukraine in Eurovision 2026 (in case of a tie, the ranking will be based on the public vote)
The show will feature several interval acts, among them: Jamala (Eurovision 2016 winner), Zlata (Eurovision 2013), Tvocrhi (Eurovision 2023), Ziferblat (Eurovision 2025), and Satoshi (Moldova, Eurovision 2026)
You can read Doron’s review here
What?
“Supernova 2026” – Semi-Final 2
When?
20:10 – 21:55 CET
How To Watch?
LTV1 Live
The Songs
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12 artists will compete tonight in the following order:
- Jānis Rugājs – “Smoke“
- Paula – “Dejot Vien“ (Eng: Just Dancing)
- Edvards Strazdiņš – “I Ain’t Got The Guts“
- Kristīne Megija – “Insanity“
- Nolark – “Different Places“
- Miks Galvanovskis – “Cruel Angel“
- Legzdina – “Ribbon“
- Papīra Lidmašīnas – “You’re My Savior“
- Atvara – “Ēnā” (Eng: In The Shade)
- Krisy – “Take It“
- Vēstnieks – “Vai tas it kads brinums?” (Eng: Is this some kind of miracle?)
- Robert OX – “Raivin’ At The Taj Mahal“
The Format
Ketija Šēnberga, Lauris Reiniks, and Māra Sleja will host the show
- The competition will consist of two semi-finals and a grand final:
Semi-Final 1: Saturday, January 31st 2026- Semi-Final 2: Saturday, February 7th 2026
- Final: Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
- 12 artists will compete in each semi-final. 11 artists will qualify for the final (5 artists from each semi-final, including a wildcard).
- The results of each show will be based on a combination of jury and public vote.
Review
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What?
Eurovizija.LT 2026 – Semi-Final 3
When?
20:00 – 22:10 CET
How To Watch?
LRT YouTube
LRT Live
The Songs
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8 artists will perform in the following running order:
- Agata Ray – Gravity Lies
- Juozas Martin – Atmerk akis (Eng: Open Your Eyes)
- Justė Osh – Gaisras (Eng: Fire)
- Akire – Šiluma (Eng: Heat)
- Ledi Ais – Mes siekiam žvaigždžių (Eng; We Seek The Stars)
- Aurimo Papečkio-Aury – Tu mano (Eng: You’re Mine)
- Paulė – Sako (Eng: Says)
- Black Biceps – Let Me Cook
The Format
The hosts of the shows will be: Gabrielė Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, Eglė Kernagytė
- The results of each show will be determined by 50% jury voting and 50% public voting, both converted to a 1-8, 10, or 12-point scale. In the case of a tie, the highest public score will be ranked higher.
- The top 2 artists of each semi-final will directly qualify for the final.
- LRT will organize an online voting round for all acts that finish in third place. One of them will get a wildcard to the final
- The shows will take place on the following dates:
Semi-Final 1: Saturday, January 24th, 2026Semi-Final 2: Saturday, January 31st, 2026- Semi-Final 3: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
- Semi-Final 4: Saturday, February 14h, 2026
- Semi-Final 5: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
- Final: Friday, February 27th, 2026.
What?
“Melodifestivalen 2026” –Semi-Final 2
When?
20:00 – 21:30 CET
How To Watch?
SVT Play
The Songs
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6 artists will compete tonight in the following order:
- Arwin – Glitter
- Laila Adèle – Oxygen
- Robin Bengtsson – Honey Honey
- Felicia – My System
- Klara Almström – Där hela världen väntar (Eng: Where The Whole World Is Waiting)
- Brandsta City Släckers – Rakt in i elden (Eng: Straight into the fire)
The Format
Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold will host the shows.
- The competition will consist of 6 shows: 5 semi-finals and a grand final.
- 30 acts will compete in the semi-final, and 12 of them will qualify for the final.
- The dates and host cities will be as follows:
Semi-Final 1: January 31st, 2026 (Linköping)- Semi-Final 2: February 7th, 2026 (Göteborg)
- Semi-Final 3: February 14th, 2026 (Kristianstad)
- Semi-Final 4: February 21st, 2026 (Malmö)
- Semi-Final 5: February 28th, 2026 (Sundsvall)
- Final: March 7th, 2026 (Stockholm)
- 2 acts will qualify from each semi-final to the final.
- The semi-final results will be based on the public vote only.
- The overall number of votes will determine the first place. The second place will be determined by aggregation of different age groups.
- The 3rd-placed teams in the semi-finals will proceed to the qualification round (second chance). 2 of them will get a ticket to the final.
- The final results will be based on 50% public votes and 50% international jury.
Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.
