The line up for the MESC 2026 Grand Final is now complete, the 12 finalists have been determined in Malta.

Last night saw the Semifinal of MESC 2026 where 18 acts battled for 12 spots in the Grand Final.The show was held at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali and will be hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere and Gaia Cauchi.

The following acts have qualified for the MESC 2026 Grand Final:

  1. Aidan – «Bella»
  2. Ema – «Achikuku (Don’t Think About It)»
  3. Franklin Calleja – «Guide You Home»
  4. Matthew Cilia – «Brutality Mentality»
  5. Mark Anthony Bartolo – «Mumenti Sbieħ»
  6. Denise – «Trophy»
  7. Matt Blxck – «Ejja Lejja Ħdejja ‘l Hawn (The Flute)»
  8. Adria Twins – «Nerġà Nqum»
  9. Kelsie Borg – «Let A Girl Breathe»
  10. Mychael Bartolo Chircop – «My Sweet Angel»
  11. Janice Mangion – «Univers»
  12. Nathan Psaila – «Ganador»

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.


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