ESC 2026: Bulgaria returns after three-year break
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www.hashtageurovision.comHere’s the latest available overview on Bulgaria’s participation in Eurovision 2026.
Direct answer
- Bulgaria returned to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 after a three-year break, and their entry for Vienna 2026 was selected through a national process. A Bulgarian performer performed the entry in the second semi-final on May 14, with the final held on May 16, 2026.[2][6]
Context and key developments
- Return confirmation: Bulgarian National Television (BNT) announced Bulgaria’s return for Eurovision 2026, highlighting that the 70th anniversary edition would take place in Vienna in May 2026.[4][2]
- Selection process: Bulgarian broadcaster BNT organized a national final to choose both the artist and the song for Eurovision 2026, with a multi-stage selection including public and jury voting.[6]
- Outcome and result: Bulgaria’s 2026 entry, titled “Bangaranga” performed by Dara (Darina Yotova), won the competition, finishing first in the final with 516 points (both jury and televote), according to sources reporting the result.[5][10]
Who represented Bulgaria
- The act: Dara (Darina Yotova) performed “Bangaranga” for Bulgaria in Eurovision 2026. She was selected through Bulgaria’s national selection process organized by BNT.[5][6]
Additional notes
- The Eurovision 2026 event took place in Vienna, with semifinals on May 12 and 14 and the grand final on May 16, 2026, as announced by official organizers and echoed by national broadcasters.[2]
- Media coverage from Eurovision-focused outlets and national news agencies confirmed Bulgaria’s return and highlighted the country’s intention to promote Bulgarian culture on the European stage.[1][3][4]
Citations
- Bulgaria’s return and event details: hashtageurovision article, BTA report, and WIWI Bloggs recap.[3][1][2]
- Selection process and Bulgarian coverage: BNTNews and BNT press coverage.[4][6]
- Result and specifics of Bulgaria’s entry: Wikipedia entry on Bulgaria in Eurovision 2026 and related reporting.[5]
If you’d like, I can pull up the official performance clip or create a quick timeline graphic of Bulgaria’s Eurovision 2026 journey.