Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS selected its entry for Junior Eurovision 2026 via “Junior Songfestival 2026″.
The hosts of the final were Stefania (who represented Greece in Eurovision 2021 and the Netherlands in Junior Eurovision 2016) and Matheu Hinzen (who represented the Netherlands in Junior Eurovision 2019).
4 artists reached the final:
YouTube Playlist
- Nolan – “Crush”
- Maria – “Stronger Together”
- Vajèn – “Here I Am”
- The Crossovers – “Crossover”
The results were based on 3 equal components: public vote, expert just, and children’s jury:
- Maria – “Stronger Together” (31 points)
- The Crossovers – “Crossover” (29 points)
- Vajèn – “Here I Am” (29 points)
- Nolan – “Crush” (28 points)
Therefore, Maria will represent the Netherlands in Junior Eurovision 2026.
She will perform “Stronger Together”
Meadow represented the Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2025 with the song “The Brightest Light“.
She ended up in 10th place:
The 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
Junior Eurovision 2026 will be held at the MFCC venue in Ta’Qali. Malta
The following countries will compete in Junior Eurovision 2026:
- Malta
- Albania
- Armenia
- Cyprus
- France
- Georgia
- Ireland
- Italy
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- The Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Spain
- Ukraine
