Ukraine Selects LELÉKA and 'Ridnym' for Eurovision 2026.

Ukraine's Eurovision 2026 National Selection

According to TSN.ua: Ukraine has chosen its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The national selection final, held on February 7, 2026, was won by singer LELÉKA with her song 'Ridnym'. The event drew significant attention from music fans, featuring a lineup of numerous talented artists.

The broadcast began with a pre-show at 6:00 PM, followed by the main final at 7:00 PM. The competing artists were:

• Valeriya Force
• Molodi
• Monokate
• The Elliens
• Laud
• LELÉKA
• Mr. Vel
• KHAYAT
• Jerry Heil
• The ShchukaRyba band

LELÉKA secured victory by earning the highest score from the voting process.

Selection Results

This follows last year's national selection winner, the band Ziferblat with 'Bird of Pray'. In this year's contest, Laud finished in second place with 18 points, while Jerry Heil took third with 16 points. The band ShchukaRyba unfortunately came in last, receiving only 4 points. Other participants—KHAYAT, Mr. Vel, Monokate, The Elliens, Molodi, and Valeriya Force—all showcased their musical abilities but were unable to surpass LELÉKA's total.

As a result, LELÉKA will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 with 'Ridnym', hoping to garner support from fans both domestically and internationally. The Eurovision Song Contest is a major global event watched by hundreds of millions, offering a unique platform for artists.

LELÉKA's win highlights the growing international interest in Ukrainian music. The singer now has the opportunity to display her talent on one of the world's largest stages, which could significantly boost her career and profile. The contest has long served as a crucial platform for artists aiming to present their country's culture to a vast global audience.