Suspilne Ukraine, the Ukrainian national broadcaster, has unveiled nine of the ten Vidbir 2026 finalists. 

Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are in full swing in Ukraine, as the country prepares for its national final. Vidbir 2026 is scheduled to be held in February 2026. The 2026 Ukrainain Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined public voting and jury deliberation.

The Ukrainian national broadcaster has unveiled 9 out of the 10 Vidbir 2026 finalists, the 10th finalist will be determined by the Ukrainian audience in January.

The complete list of the Vidbir 2026 will be released by Suspilne on January 15th.

The Vidbir 2026 finalists:

  1.  Jerry Heil
  2. LAUD
  3. LELÉKA
  4. MOLODI
  5. Monokate
  6. Mr. Vel
  7. The Elliens
  8. Valeriya Force
  9. ShchukaRyba

We have 2 former Ukrainian acts among the finalists: Jerry Heil ( Ukraine 2024) and Monokate (Ukraine 2022).

 

 


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