Bulgaria's DARA heads to the grand final of Eurovision 2026

Bulgaria will be represented tonight in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with the song “Bangaranga” and DARA.

After her fiery performance in the semifinal on Thursday, DARA entered the Top 10 of the potential favorites to win the contest, according to bookmakers, the Bulgarian National Television reported. An informal vote among journalists accredited in Vienna also shows that DARA could place third, the public broadcaster added.

Bulgaria’s DARA reaches Eurovision final with a fiery “Bangaranga”

Tonight, the Bulgarian participant will perform under number 12.

An important clarification - this time, voting will begin immediately after the first performance. Last night, following the final dress rehearsal, the jury cast its votes, which account for 50% of the total result. The remaining 50% will be decided during the live final, BNT reports.

Bulgarians living abroad, as well as all international friends of Bulgaria outside the country’s borders, can support DARA through an SMS from a mobile phone using a non-Bulgarian operator or from an IP address outside Bulgaria via the website esc.vote.

Edited by K. Martinov