PBS unveils the Junior Eurovision 2026 Running Order unveiled

The highly anticipated running order for the 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has officially been announced. Sixteen talented young artists are set to take the stage in Malta, with the performance sequence now confirmed for the grand show.

Excitement is building as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster PBS have revealed the much-awaited running order for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The contest is scheduled to take place on 24 October at the  in Ta’ Qali, Attard, Malta.

The Netherlands has been given the honour of opening this year’s competition, while Spain will bring the show to a spectacular close.

The full running order for Junior Eurovision 2026 is as follows:

1. Netherlands
2. Cyprus
3. Portugal
4. Montenegro
5. San Marino
6. France
7. Poland
8. Armenia
9. Malta
10. Italy
11. Ukraine
12. North Macedonia
13. Ireland
14. Albania
15. Georgia
16. Spain

This year marks the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, returning to the island nation of Malta for the third time, having previously hosted in 2014 and 2016.