The organisers have confirmed that Bulgarian singer DARA and French performer Lou Deleuze will take part in the interval entertainment at Junior Eurovision 2026. Their guest appearances will bring together the reigning champions of the adult and junior competitions at the final in Ta’ Qali, Malta, on Saturday 24 October.
What to know
- DARA and Lou Deleuze are confirmed guest performers.
- The Junior Eurovision 2026 final takes place on 24 October in Malta.
DARA won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with Bangaranga, giving Bulgaria its first Eurovision victory. According to the official contest announcement, her final score was 516 points: 204 from juries and 312 from viewers. She topped both votes, making the result particularly notable.
Lou Deleuze won Junior Eurovision 2025 for France with Ce monde in Tbilisi. Her 248-point victory gave France its fourth title at the junior contest. The invitation to Malta offers viewers an opportunity to see both reigning winners at the same event, although organisers have not yet detailed the songs or running order for their guest appearances.
The 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest features 16 competing countries at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre. The show is scheduled for 21:00 CEST on 24 October. The guest performances are separate from the competition and will not affect the participating songs or the voting result.
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