Junior Eurovision 2026: rehearsal roundup video offers a first taste of the Malta stage

Rehearsal highlights arrive ahead of the final

A video titled “Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Rehearsals Roundup!” brings together almost eight minutes of short musical excerpts from the rehearsal period in Malta. The compilation gives viewers a way to hear fragments of different performances before the televised contest, rather than revealing full live acts or any voting results.

What the compilation reveals

The supplied video transcript shifts between upbeat dance-pop passages, slower melodic moments and repeated choruses. Because automatic transcription of sung lyrics can be unreliable, these fragments should not be treated as verified song quotations or used to identify the country behind an individual clip. The video is best viewed as a preview of the range of music in this year's line-up.

Sixteen countries prepare for 24 October

Junior Eurovision 2026 is scheduled for Saturday 24 October at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali. Sixteen countries are competing. Rehearsals have been taking place ahead of the dress rehearsal and jury show on Friday, 23 October. The second rehearsal sessions concluded on 21 October, according to contemporary coverage.

What happens next

The roundup is a rehearsal preview, not a final-performance recording or a prediction of the scoreboard. Camera work, lighting and staging may still look different in the full broadcast. The final will determine the result; no placing or points can be inferred from these snippets. Watch the compilation at the video source linked below.