Greece Announces National Selection for Eurovision 2026 – Let the Drama Begin (Again)
It’s official: Greece is going full democratic once again for Eurovision 2026. The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) has confirmed that it will hold a national final to select its entry for next year’s contest, set to take place in Austria. Democracy, drama and divas—what could possibly go wrong?
The announcement came via Diavgeia, Greece’s public transparency platform, where decisions are posted with the seriousness of constitutional amendments. The ERT board approved the plan unanimously, because of course they did—who wants to go down in history as the one who blocked the country’s next Eurovision anthem?
Open Call for Entries: From TikTok Stars to Bouzouki Veterans
The call for entries will be open to all interested artists, meaning Greece could be represented by a chart-topping pop act, a reformed laïkó legend, or that very persistent cousin of a morning show host. The details of the submission process will be published soon, but the entry window is expected to remain open for two months, giving plenty of time for hopefuls to pen their ode to love, freedom, or whatever rhymes best with “Viena”.
ERT’s CEO Konstantinos Papavasileiou has been authorised to sign the official documents. No word yet on whether he’ll be on the jury too—but in true Greek fashion, we wouldn’t be surprised if he plays the piano at the interval act.
The Road to Vienna Is Paved with Spreadsheets (and High Notes)
While the rules and regulations haven’t been published yet, we can already predict the usual ingredients: a healthy dose of ballads, a sprinkling of ethno-pop, and one or two wildcard entries that make everyone collectively say, “bold choice.”
Speculation is already swirling, naturally. Fan forums are buzzing, local blogs are posting wishlists, and the Greek tabloid machine is warming up its vocal cords for a new season of «Eurovision: Who Will Be Crowned or Cancelled?»
By choosing a national final, Greece is once again embracing its favourite sport: public voting with high emotional stakes. And if the past is anything to go by, we’re in for passionate performances, sharp opinions and just the right amount of on-screen tension.
See you in Vienna—assuming no one flips the table during the final.
Source: Eurovisionfun
