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Excitement is building across the Junior Eurovision community as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) have today unveiled the captivating theme art and exciting stage renders for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Fans can now get their first look at the visual identity that will define this year’s competition in Malta.
A Glimpse into the Eurovision Festa Village
Malta is gearing up to host the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, and with today’s reveal of the theme art and stage renders, the vision for the show is becoming wonderfully clear. The contest will take place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali.
The newly unveiled visuals offer a vibrant insight into the ‘Eurovision Festa Village’ concept, which aims to blend Malta’s UNESCO-recognised ‘Festa’ heritage with a modern, world-class production. This immersive experience promises to transform the arena into an ‘explosion of happiness’ for the young performers and audience alike.
The EBU’s press release reads:
Viewers are promised a show that will capture the energy of a celebration that lasts from day into night; Flags and festoons lining the streets, brass bands and traditional instruments filling the air, with colour, light, confetti and fireworks building towards the excitement of a festa night. These elements will be reimagined through a unique Junior Eurovision event, bringing Malta’s sound, movement and visual spectacle to the international stage.
The Maltese festa brings families, communities and generations together in villages across the islands, United by Music and a shared spirit of celebration. For Junior Eurovision 2026, its flags, decorations, band music, processions and festive atmosphere will inspire the show’s staging, lighting, sound and more.
The stage design, in particular, is a focal point of anticipation, showcasing the innovative layout and technical capabilities that will frame the performances of the talented young artists. These renders provide a crucial insight into the atmosphere and scale of the show, allowing fans to envision the spectacular setting for this year’s competition.
EBU’s press release reads:
Maltese broadcaster PBS has also unveiled the official stage design for this year’s Junior Eurovision, revealing a striking performance space inspired by the spirit and spectacle of the Maltese festa.
The reveal showcases a central stage surrounded by elements inspired by Maltese streetscapes, including colourful façades and traditional balconies.
Familiar visual references from Malta’s village celebrations are transformed into stage’s architecture, lighting and scenic detail, allowing the host country’s identity to be present throughout the show while still giving each participant the room to create their own performance world.
By placing the Maltese festa at the centre of the visual concept, the production aims to deliver a stage that is rooted in local culture while speaking to the scale, excitement and emotion of an international music event.
A total of 16 countries are set to partake at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Malta:
- 🇦🇱 Albania
- 🇦🇲 Armenia
- 🇨🇾 Cyprus
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇬🇪 Georgia
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- 🇲🇹 Malta
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia
- 🇵🇱 Poland
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- 🇸🇲 San Marino
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine
This marks the third time Malta has the honour of hosting the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, having previously welcomed the event in 2014 and 2016. The island nation’s continued dedication to the contest is evident in the elaborate preparations and the promising visual identity now revealed by PBS and the EBU.
