Ukraine will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, which will be a jubilee edition, as the competition will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Although the contest is still more than eight months away, preparations are already in full swing. The host country for next year will be Austria, which will welcome participants following the victory of singer JJ with his song “Wasted Love”. The location for the competition has already been determined, and at present, the head of Ukraine’s Eurovision delegation, Oksana Skibinska, has confirmed that Ukraine will be heading to Vienna to participate in this prestigious musical event, reports Baltimore Chronicle, citing “Suspilne“.
Eurovision 2026 will be a significant event for the global music community, as the competition will mark its 70th anniversary. According to Oksana Skibinska, this jubilee contest will attract increased media attention and will serve as an important platform for the country. Ukraine, Skibinska believes, will have a great opportunity to showcase its cultural and musical uniqueness and once again demonstrate the strength of its musical DNA. This will be a chance for Ukrainian artists to make their mark on the international stage during such an important event, which will attract the attention of global media.
Skibinska also mentioned that Ukrainian Eurovision fans can expect surprises during the national selection. Although all the details of the competition have not yet been revealed, she assured that it will be incredibly interesting, and fans should expect new surprises in the lead-up to the event.
Earlier we wrote that Austria wins Eurovision 2025 with JJ’s “Wasted love”.