Malta is gearing up for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, and 18 talented artists are vying for the chance to represent the island nation. The contestants include familiar faces like Janice Mangion, who competed in the 2012 semi-final with “While Her Eyes Still Glow” and finished 2nd in 2017 with “Kewkba”, and Aidan, who placed 4th in 2018 with “Dai Laga” and 2nd in 2022 with “Ritmu”.
Other notable contestants include Denise, who finished 5th in 2022 with “Boy” and 5th in 2024 with “Mara”, and Nathan Psaila, who finished 11th in 2023 with “Creeping Walls”, 10th in 2024 with “Ghost”, and 16th in 2025 with “Concrete”.
The semi-final will take place on January 15, 2026, and the grand final will be held on January 17, 2026, at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali. The event will be hosted by Keane Cutajar, Destiny Chukunyere, and Gaia Cauchi.
