Croatia has chosen its Eurovision Song Contest 2026 representative, as LELEK won Dora 2026 with Andromeda. The group now heads to Austria to represent Croatia on the Eurovision stage after an exciting Grand Final tonight.
The Dora 2026 Grand Final took place on 15 February 2026 at 20:15 CET (21:15 local time). After two competitive semi-finals earlier this week, 16 acts returned to perform for the Croatian public and the juries.
LELEK takes the Dora trophy
Croatian broadcaster Hrvatska radiotelevizija (HRT) staged the final with a mix of modern production and classic Dora atmosphere. Throughout the night, the finalists delivered polished performances, while viewers at home followed every vote closely.
In the end, LELEK – Andromeda rose to the top. The song combined a memorable hook with a striking stage concept, and as a result, it connected strongly with both juries and televoters. Once the hosts revealed the final points, LELEK celebrated on stage as Croatia confirmed its Eurovision Song Contest 2026 entry.
Dora once again used a mixed voting system. The final combined votes from the public and juries, which helped balance broad audience appeal with professional musical evaluation.
Croatia’s road to Eurovision 2026
With the national final now complete, LELEK will begin preparing Andromeda for Eurovision 2026 in Austria. In the coming weeks, fans can expect the group to start rehearsals, refine staging ideas and launch international promotion ahead of May.
Croatia now hopes that LELEK – Andromeda can build momentum and deliver another strong result on the Eurovision stage.
