Ukraine Selects LELÉKA for Eurovision 2026: How the National Final Unfolded.

Ukraine's Eurovision 2026 Representative

According to Novyny.live: The Ukrainian public broadcaster, Suspilne, has confirmed the signing of a contract with the artist LELÉKA, who will represent the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The national selection final was held on February 7, 2026. Public voting was conducted via the 'Diia' mobile application and by SMS. The 'Diia' app recorded 208,391 votes, while the number of SMS votes exceeded 19,000. The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the world's largest non-sporting live television events, making national selections a major public event in participating countries.

Contest Details and Hosts

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Vienna, Austria, at the Wiener Stadthalle arena. The semi-finals are scheduled for May 12 and 14, 2026, with the grand final set for May 16, 2026. This year's competition will be hosted by Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski.

LELÉKA's official selection marks a crucial preparatory step for Ukraine's participation in this major international music competition. The artist's performance is a significant event for the Ukrainian music scene, as Eurovision offers a prominent platform for artists to gain international recognition. The substantial public engagement through the 'Diia' app and SMS voting underscores active civic participation in choosing the national entry. Given that Eurovision remains a vital platform for cultural exchange, LELÉKA's success could help elevate global interest in Ukrainian music.