Eurovision 2026 Live Updates: Bulgaria Wins. Israel Takes Second. – The New York Times
News Context
At a glance
- Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with the artist Dara taking first place during the Grand Final held in Vienna, Austria, on May 16, 2026.
- Dara secured the victory with the song Bangaranga, finishing the competition with a total of 516 votes.
- The 2026 contest marked the 70th anniversary of the competition.
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with the artist Dara taking first place during the Grand Final held in Vienna, Austria, on May 16, 2026.
Dara secured the victory with the song Bangaranga, finishing the competition with a total of 516 votes.
Israel placed second in the event, recording a total of 343 votes.
The 2026 contest marked the 70th anniversary of the competition. Austria served as the host nation for the third time in the event’s history.
The official Eurovision organization introduced new features for the 70th anniversary edition, including Eurodex and My Scoreboard.
Junior Eurovision 2026 Hosting
Alongside the results of the Grand Final, it was announced that Malta will host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
