Malta has been officially announced as the host nation for the 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The highly anticipated event is set to take place on Saturday, 24 October 2026. This marks another exciting chapter for the island nation in the Junior Eurovision history.

Malta to Host Junior Eurovision in 2026

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Maltese national broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) have jointly revealed that Malta will be the host country for the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This exciting news brings the popular children’s music competition back to the Mediterranean island.

The Grand Final of the 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest is officially scheduled for Saturday, 24 October 2026. Preparations are now underway to deliver a memorable show for young artists and fans across Europe.

Malta has a rich history with the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, having previously hosted the event with considerable success. Their experience and dedication to the competition are expected to ensure a spectacular and well-organised event. Further details regarding the specific venue, the official slogan, and the visual identity for Junior Eurovision 2026 are anticipated to be unveiled by the EBU and PBS in the coming months.


Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 23 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.