Ukrainian singer Leléka has reached the final of Eurovision 2026

Ukraine has qualified for the Eurovision 2026 final; a screenshot from the live broadcast of the performance

Ukraine’s representative, singer Leléka, has qualified for the Eurovision final following the results of the second semi-final.

This was announced during the live broadcast of Eurovision 2026.

Ukraine is competing with the song «Ridnym». The staging for the performance was developed by director Illia Dutsyk, and bandura player Yaroslav Dzhus performed on stage alongside the singer. The musician also created the bandura arrangements that form part of the composition.

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During her performance in Vienna, the artist secured a place in the show’s final stage, where she will compete against participants from 25 countries. Alongside the Ukrainian, representatives from nine other countries have also made it to the final, including performers from Norway, Romania and Denmark.

The organisers have already held a draw, the results of which mean that Leléka will perform in the first half of the grand final as the seventh act.

The final list of finalists was confirmed following the performances of all semi-finalists, and the main event of the contest will take place this Saturday.

As a reminder, singer Leléka, who is representing Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, travelled to Vienna yesterday.