The Eurovision 2026 final is approaching with Greece and Cyprus making strong claims to the spotlight in Europe's biggest music event.
The final of the Eurovision 2026 is drawing significant attention across Europe. Greece and Cyprus have secured their places in the evening that will reveal this year's winner. This event has already sparked intense debate about the favorites and the performances in the semi-finals.
Akylas with his song "Ferto" has secured a place in the final of Eurovision 2026 from the beginning, confirming his status among the strong contenders for this year's stage. Meanwhile, Cyprus celebrated its qualification as well, with Antigoni's "JALLA" earning positive feedback from both the televoting and the jury.
The Eurovision 2026 final will air on Saturday, May 16, at 22:00 on ERT1 and via Ertflix
Viewers will have the option to choose subtitles for the songs, and the commentary for the evening will be provided by Giorgos Kapoutzidis and Maria Kozakou.
In addition to Greece and Cyprus, the second semi-final also saw Denmark, Bulgaria, Czechia, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Albania, and Malta qualify. Already secured spots in the final include Greece, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, Moldova, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Lithuania, and Poland. The Big 4 countries—Italy, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—along with Austria, the host country, will also compete in the final.
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Akylas performed at the London Eurovision Party 2026 with Ferto (video)
This year's Eurovision is packed with star power and surprises. Greece and Cyprus have to deliver their best to stand out among the fierce competition. Who do you think will steal the show this year? Let's see if the Balkan charm can win over the crowd!