This is how they will perform in Ta’ Qali! The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has unveiled the complete running order for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
The 16 participating countries will take to the stage at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali (Malta) next Saturday, 24 October, from 21:00 CEST, in the following order.
Thus, young Maria from the Netherlands with “Stronger Together” will open the festival performances. Meanwhile, Spain’s Lucas Paulano will close the show, representing Spain with his song “Cuore Bello (Te Quiero, Te Quiero)”, with Georgia performing immediately before him. The hosts from Malta will perform in ninth position.
| Running Order | Country | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Netherlands | Maria | “Stronger Together” |
| 02 | Cyprus | Harry Georgiou | “Who I Can Be” |
| 03 | Portugal | Salvador Rio | “Alma” |
| 04 | Montenegro | Mija Vujović | “Muzika Nas Spaja” |
| 05 | San Marino | Violamarie | “Ruota Panoramica” |
| 06 | France | Alec | “Comment Tu Vas ?” |
| 07 | Poland | Wiktor Sas | “Gravity” |
| 08 | Armenia | Naré | “BOO!” |
| 09 | Malta | Beppe | “Blue Bird” |
| 10 | Italy | Matteo Trullu | “Che Cos’è l’Amore?” |
| 11 | Ukraine | Erika Kolesnichenko | “NE Kolyskova” |
| 12 | North Macedonia | Ana Stojanoska | “Idnata Jas” |
| 13 | Ireland | TBD | TBD |
| 14 | Albania | Eslin Kurti | “Kërce Me Mua” |
| 15 | Georgia | Davit Lomidze | “Sun on the Rooftops” |
| 16 | Spain | Lucas Paulano | “Cuore Bello (Te Quiero, Te Quiero)” |
Each entry was grouped into different categories according to its musical style and rhythm. This will ensure that viewers enjoy the best possible experience.
In addition, the running order has been published before all the entries for the edition have been released, although the EBU has already received all the entries from the 16 participating countries, despite the fact that the public has yet to learn Ireland’s entry.
With just under a month to go until the grand musical celebration of Junior Eurovision, the 24th edition of the children’s contest is finalising the preparations for the event, with the running order being a fundamental part of the show.