Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026! Following one of the most dramatic and competitive Grand Finals in recent Eurovision history, DARA triumphed in Vienna with the song Bangaranga, bringing Eurovision glory back to Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian entry emerged victorious after a powerful combination of jury support and televoting strength, finishing the night with a massive total of 516 points.
Hosted in Vienna, Austria, the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest featured 25 countries competing for the famous Eurovision trophy in front of millions of viewers across Europe, Australia and beyond.
The jury voting initially appeared extremely competitive, with Bulgaria leading on 204 points, followed by Australia and Denmark tied on 165 points, while France closely followed with 144.
However, once the televoting results were revealed, Bulgaria widened the gap dramatically and secured a commanding victory.
The final results
| Place | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulgaria | 516 |
| 2 | Israel | 343 |
| 3 | Romania | 296 |
| 4 | Australia | 287 |
| 5 | Italy | 281 |
| 6 | Finland | 279 |
| 7 | Denmark | 243 |
| 8 | Moldova | 226 |
| 9 | Ukraine | 221 |
| 10 | Greece | 220 |
| 11 | France | 158 |
| 12 | Poland | 150 |
| 13 | Albania | 145 |
| 14 | Norway | 134 |
| 15 | Croatia | 124 |
| 16 | Czechia | 113 |
| 17 | Serbia | 90 |
| 18 | Malta | 89 |
| 19 | Cyprus | 75 |
| 20 | Sweden | 51 |
| 21 | Belgium | 36 |
| 22 | Lithuania | 22 |
| 23 | Germany | 12 |
| 24 | Austria | 6 |
| 25 | United Kingdom | 1 |
Bulgaria dominates the jury vote
Bulgaria’s victory was built on an exceptionally strong jury performance. DARA topped the jury ranking with 204 points, ahead of Australia and Denmark, who both finished on 165 points after the professional juries had voted.
The Bulgarian entry managed to combine jury credibility with substantial televote support, ultimately creating an unstoppable momentum during the final reveal of the public votes.
A memorable Eurovision night in Vienna
The Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 delivered a spectacular evening full of drama, emotional performances and major scoreboard surprises.
From massive televote swings to unexpected climbs and collapses, the voting sequence once again proved why Eurovision remains one of the most unpredictable live television events in the world.
And in the end, it was Bulgaria that conquered Europe.
Congratulations to DARA and Bulgaria — the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026!
