Switzerland already has its representative. Veronica Fusaro will be the Swiss flag bearer at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, succeeding Zoë Më. This Tuesday, January 20, the Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR revealed the identity of its representative in Vienna.
The singer and songwriter will be responsible for defending Switzerland’s colors at the Wiener Stadthalle on May 12, 14, and 16. Specifically, the Swiss entry will compete in the first half of the second semi-final on Thursday, May 14.
Furthermore, the date on which we will be able to hear her proposal has also been announced. The song that Veronica Fusaro will perform will be presented on Wednesday, March 11.
The Swiss candidacy for Vienna 2026 was selected from among the 493 songs submitted to the call, which went through a multi-stage selection process that included an international public vote and a jury of experts. Thus, the final result was determined by a 50/50 split between audience votes and the expert panel.
Switzerland’s project will feature the visual and artistic direction of Fredrik “Benke” Rydman (1974). He is one of the most prominent creative directors with extensive experience at the Eurovision Song Contest. The Swedish dancer, choreographer, and artistic director was responsible for directing the winning entries of Måns Zelmerlöw with “Heroes” (Sweden 2015) and Nemo Mettler with “The Code” (Switzerland 2024). He also directed Käärijä’s performance with “Cha Cha Cha” (Finland 2023).
For this occasion, Fredrik “Benke” Rydman is creating a stage concept for Veronica Fusaro that places musical identity, emotional presence, and storytelling at the center.
Who is Veronica Fusaro? Get to know Switzerland’s representative at Eurovision 2026
Veronica Fusaro was born in the Belgian city of Thun. As a singer and songwriter, she is one of the most important names in the current Swiss music scene thanks to her distinctive voice. The artist blends alternative pop with elements of soul and rock, combining sharp lyricism with emotional clarity and a rhythm-driven sound.
The singer was named “Best Talent” by broadcaster SRF 3 in 2016. Since then, she has performed more than 500 concerts in Switzerland and abroad, appearing on renowned stages and festivals such as Glastonbury, the Montreux Jazz Festival, and Gurtenfestival. She has also been the opening act for Mark Knopfler at the Nîmes Amphitheatre and headlined a major concert at Kaufleuten in Zurich.
At 28 years old, she has a strong stage presence, balancing vulnerability and confidence, creating performances that feel personal and powerful.
In 2023, Veronica Fusaro released her debut project All the Colors of the Sky, which became a success by reaching fifth place on the Swiss album charts. Critics highlighted its emotional depth and strong songwriting.
In October 2025, she released her second album Looking for Connection, which reflects a growing desire for authenticity in a digitally overstimulated world, capturing the tension between distance and closeness through danceable rhythms and lyrical honesty. In both works, her warm, expressive, and recognizable voice stands out as the most prominent element.