This year’s selection of the Croatian song for the Eurovision Song Contest – Dora 2026 will be held at the HRT studio in Prisavlje, Zagreb. The decision was made by Croatian Radio and Television, with the aim of improving production and organizational conditions and further developing the project.
The intensive schedule of the Croatian Radio and Television in the celebratory year of 2026, when HRT celebrates the 100th anniversary of radio and the 70th anniversary of television, as well as numerous major events such as the Winter Olympics and the World Cup, was also taken into account.
The Croatian Radio and Television would like to thank the City of Opatija for its long-standing hospitality and successful cooperation and confirms the continuation of the partnership. Both parties look forward to future joint projects aimed at strengthening the cultural and musical offer.
Croatia will be selecting its Eurovision entry and act via its traditional national selection Dora. Dora 2026 is scheduled to be held in February (date, venue and host city yet to be confirmed).
HRT has published the rules and regulations for Dora 2026. HRT has opened the song submission window for Dora 2026 with the deadline set on 23 November 2025.
A total of 24 songs+ 4 reserve songs will be selected for the competition. A total of 24 songs will compete at Dora 2026. Artists wishing to compete at Dora 2026 can apply here.
