Ukraine Confirms Participation in Eurovision 2026 — Expect Surprises and Big Statements
Kyiv has spoken: Ukraine will be there when the 70th Eurovision Song Contest lights up Austria next May, and they’re promising to make it louder, bolder, and trendier than ever.
Suspilne, Ukraine’s public broadcaster, confirmed the news today, with Oksana Skybinska, Head of Delegation for Eurovision, making it very clear: Eurovision 2026 is about more than just competing — it’s about making a statement.
“For Ukraine, this is a chance to make our voice heard louder than ever and affirm the strength and uniqueness of our musical DNA,” Skybinska said, promising that the anniversary edition will be a stage for Ukraine’s artists to shine.
Eurovision 2026: A Stage Set for Statements
Next year’s Contest will be historic: seventy years of glitter, drama, and key changes. Hosted in Austria after JJ’s win with “Wasted Love” in Basel 2025, the anniversary edition promises extra spectacle and even more attention than usual. And Ukraine? They’re ready to seize the spotlight.
Skybinska hinted that the country’s entry won’t just be about catchy hooks and slick staging. Expect something ambitious and trendsetting, proving that Ukrainian music is European in quality, global in ambition, and unafraid to push boundaries.
National Selection: Surprises Incoming
If you thought Ukraine was going to play it safe, think again. According to Skybinska, big surprises are in store for Vidbir 2026, Ukraine’s national selection show:
“Given this milestone year for Eurovision, we are preparing surprises for the National Selection. We will start revealing them very soon,” she teased.
Fans are already speculating whether Ukraine will invite international producers, revamp the selection format, or pull a bold staging move worthy of the 70th Eurovision milestone.
What’s Next?
With Austria preparing to host and Ukraine plotting something eye-catching, the race to Eurovision 2026 is officially on. The official participants list drops in September, and if Ukraine’s track record is anything to go by, expect them to be among the frontrunners.
Until then, one thing’s certain: Ukraine isn’t coming to Vienna to blend in — they’re coming to dominate.
Source: Suspilne
