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Excitement is building as Malta prepares to host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. With just days to go until the grand show, the spectacular stage has now been officially unveiled, setting the scene for an unforgettable evening of music and young talent.
Malta Readies for Junior Eurovision 2026
The host nation, Malta, is buzzing with anticipation as it gets ready to welcome young talent from across Europe for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place this Saturday, 24 October, at 21:00 CEST, live from the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali.
The magnificent show will be hosted Gaia Cauchi, Destiny and Keane Cutajar.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting details of the production, and now, the stunning stage design for this year’s contest has been revealed. The stage is inspired by the Maltese ‘festa’ tradition, deeply rooted in the social and cultural life of the country’s villages. It features a central performance area surrounded by architectural elements reminiscent of Maltese streetscapes, including colourful façades and traditional balconies.
The unveiling offers a first glimpse into the visual spectacle that will accompany the performances of the participating artists, promising a vibrant and dynamic show for viewers worldwide. All eyes will be on Malta as the young stars take to the stage to compete for the coveted Junior Eurovision trophy. Make sure to tune in to catch all the action live!
A total of 16 countries will be battling for the coveted Junior Eurovision 2026 trophy:
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Maria – Stronger Together
- 🇨🇾 Cyprus: Harry Georgiou – Who I Can Be
- 🇵🇹 Portugal: Salvador Rio – Alma
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro: Mija Vujović – Muzika Nas Spaja
- 🇸🇲 San Marino: Violamarie – Ruota Panoramica
- 🇫🇷 France: Alec – Comment Tu Vas ?
- 🇵🇱 Poland: Wiktor Sas – Gravity
- 🇦🇲 Armenia: Naré – BOO!
- 🇲🇹 Malta: Beppe – Blue Bird
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Matteo Trullu – Che Cos’è l’Amore?
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Erika Kolesnichenko – NOT A LULLABY
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia: Ana Stojanoska – Idnata Jas
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: Caleb Kirwan & Naomi Gribben – Níos Láidre
- 🇦🇱 Albania: Eslin Kurti – Kërce Me Mua
- 🇬🇪 Georgia: Davit Lomidze – Sun on the Rooftops
- 🇪🇸 Spain: Lucas Paulano – Cuore Bello (Te Quiero, Te Quiero)
You can watch JESC 2026 on the national broadcaster of the 16 competing countries or via YouTube via the link below:
