The fifth semifinal of Lithuania's national Eurovision selection process is taking place, with eight participants performing for a chance to join the final scheduled for February 27 in Vilnius.
The fifth semifinal of Lithuania's national Eurovision selection, which will take place on February 27 at the 'Twinsbet' arena in Vilnius, has commenced. This event is crucial as it will determine the country's representative for the 2026 competition in Austria. The selection process involved 40 participants over several weeks, with eight performers competing each Saturday to secure a spot in the final. Both the audience and a panel of judges play pivotal roles in deciding the finalists.
From the previous broadcasts, several artists have already secured their places in the final, including Rug!le, Noy, Atikin, 'Vilnius Voices', 'Black Biceps', Paulina Skrabytė, Lion Ceccah, and the group 'SHWR'. The show's hosts this year, Gabrielė Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė-Dambrauskė, bring diverse experience, with Kernagytė-Dambrauskė joining the hosting team for the first time. This iteration of the competition is marked by a wide array of musical talent, and the results from each semifinal are highly anticipated by fans and participants alike.
The buildup to the final has attracted considerable attention and excitement within Lithuania, reflecting the country's strong commitment to the Eurovision Song Contest. As the event draws closer, the performances from the semifinal will be scrutinized not only for entertainment values but also for their potential impact on the national identity and artistic representation at Eurovision, emphasizing Lithuania's emerging musical scene.
