PBS, the Maltese national broadcaster has unveiled the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 hosts.
Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere and Gaia Cauchi will have the grand honour of hosting the upcoming MESC 2026. Destiny represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 whilst Gaia won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest for Malta in 2013.
MESC 2026
MESC 2026 will be held on 15th and 17th January. MESC 2026 will consist of two televised shows a semi-final and a grand final with a total of 18 acts competing.
- 15/01/2026- MESC 2026 Semi-final
- 17/01/2026- MESC 2026 Grand Final
18 songs will compete in the semi-final on January 15th, the top 12 acts after a jury/public voting deliberation will proceed to the grand final which is scheduled to be held on 17th January.
MESC 2026 hosts and preparations
PBS’s official press release reads:
This year’s national selection will be guided by a powerhouse trio of hosts who represent the very best of Maltese talent. Taking the stage to lead the festivities are popular broadcaster Keane Cutajar and Malta’s two Eurovision icons: Junior Eurovision winner and powerhouse vocalist Destiny Chukunyere, and Junior Eurovision champion Gaia Cauchi. Together, they bring a perfect blend of charisma, experience, and Eurovision legacy to the biggest stage in the country.
The theme for the 2026 edition is ‘L-ewwel lejla li ħabbejt’ (You never forget your first). This evocative theme celebrates the deep-rooted nostalgia and the instant spark of falling in love with music, the stage, and the magic of the Eurovision Song Contest itself. Whether it is a first performance or the first time a fan hears a winning melody, this year’s contest focuses on those unforgettable moments that stay in our hearts forever.
Fans can expect a high-octane production featuring the finest artists in the Maltese music scene, all vying for the honor of representing Malta on the international stage.
Malta in Eurovision
Malta debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 and is yet to win the competition. The Mediterranean island’s best result in the competition has been a second placing achieved in 2002 (Ira Losco) and 2005 (Chiara).
Malta has competed 37 times at the Eurovision Song Contest, next year will mark the country’s 38th ESC participation.
In 2025 Miriana Conte represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel with her entry ‘Serving‘.
