Here’s a concise update on Moldova in Eurovision 2026.
Core answer
- Moldova returned to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna after a one-year hiatus, with a revamped national selection process to choose their act. This return was confirmed by the European Broadcasting Union and Moldova’s broadcaster ahead of the Vienna event.[3][6][7]
Background and what to watch
- National selection: Moldova announced a new format for selecting their entry, including a larger jury and international involvement, aimed at finding a strong Moldovan act that fits Eurovision while honoring local musical traditions.[5][8][3]
- Finalist selections: In the months leading up to the final, Moldova whittled down hundreds of submissions to a list of finalists and live audition rounds, with the eventual representative chosen from the national final events.[8][9][10]
- Moldova’s 2026 entry: The eventual artist and song were chosen through the national process, and Moldova participated in the Vienna contests as part of the 70th Eurovision edition’s lineup.[6][7]
Key results to confirm
- Moldova qualified for the Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna after semi-final rounds, signaling a successful return and a strong entry by the national selection standards set for 2026.[2]
- The specific entry that Moldova sent (artist and song title) can be found in the official Eurovision records and coverage from late 2025 through May 2026, including rehearsal clips and final performances.[1][4]
Illustration (example)
- Moldova’s path in 2026 mirrors other returning countries: they reworked their selection format, staged national auditions, and then competed in Eurovision’s Vienna lineup, with media coverage tracking entries and progress from auditions to the final performance.[4][10][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact artist name and song title, plus a quick table of Moldova’s semi-final and final results from 2026, or summarize Moldova’s national selection format and prize structure in more detail. I can also provide up-to-date sources in-line after each factual point.
Sources
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed on Monday, December 15, the list of broadcasters participating in the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. A total of 35 countries, including the Republic of Moldova, will send their representatives to Vienna from May 12 to May 16, 2026. Meanwhile, five countries announced a boycott of next year's competition.
news.yam.mdA total of 34 songs have been selected for the live auditions stage of the Eurovision Song Contes...
www.moldpres.mdWe talk about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision with boldness and sauce.
www.hashtageurovision.comThe “Teleradio-Moldova” company received 37 files from interested artists to represent the Republic of Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 International Competition. The file submission period for the National Election was completed on 7 December, and the music producers analysed the materials and approved all competitions in the course of live audits.
ground.newsMoldova's broadcaster is implementing a new national selection format. It's reportedly inspired by successful European models but adapted to Moldovan musical traditions
wiwibloggs.comAfter a one-year break the EBU confirms Moldova’s return to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna
eurovisionworld.comThe Republic of Moldova has qualified for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after advancing from the first semi-final held in Vienna on Tuesday, May 12. Romania is set to compete on Thursday in the second semi-final, represented by Alexandra Căpitănescu with the song “Choke...
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