Eurovizija.LT 2026 Grand Final: Lithuania Chooses Its Eurovision Representative

The Eurovizija.LT 2026 Grand Final takes place on Friday, 27 February 2026 at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius — Lithuania's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna reaches its climax. After five competitive heats and an online wildcard round, 11 finalists compete for the ultimate prize: representing Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria.

The show is broadcast live on LRT televizija and streamed at LRT.lt, starting at 21:00 EET (19:00 CET). The hosts are Gabrielė Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė.

The Official Running Order

The 11 finalists perform in the following order, as confirmed by LRT:

Rug!le – "Ikona Žemaitė" (Samogitian Icon)
Walls of Water – "Unshakeable"
Lion Ceccah – "Sólo quiero más"
Nøra Blu – "Hold My Own" (Wildcard qualifier)
Noy – "Stand Up"
Atikin – "Deganti žemelė" (Burning Earth)
SHWR – "Contact!"
Vilnius Voices – "Grįšim" (We Will Return)
Lolita Zero – "Salve in meum mundum" (Welcome to my world)
Paulė – "Sako" (They say)
Black Biceps – "Let Me Cook"

How the Finalists Qualified

The 11 finalists have earned their spots through different paths:

Direct Qualifiers (10 artists): The top two finishers from each of the five heats qualified directly to the Grand Final, demonstrating their ability to impress both professional juries and the Lithuanian public. These artists proved their quality by winning their heats under competitive conditions.

Wildcard Winner – Nøra Blu: The five third-place finishers from the heats competed in an online public vote, with Nøra Blu earning the final spot through this second-chance opportunity with her song "Hold My Own." This wildcard system ensures that strong performances aren't lost due to particularly competitive heats.

The Twinsbet Arena: A Grand Stage

The Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius provides a spectacular venue for the Grand Final, offering a dramatic upgrade from the intimate LRT Studios that hosted the heats. This modern arena accommodates thousands of spectators, creating an electric atmosphere that mirrors the Eurovision experience itself. Its state-of-the-art facilities — professional lighting, massive LED screens, advanced sound equipment — ensure television-ready production values that showcase each entry at its best.

Voting — Now Including International Participation

The winner is determined by a 50/50 split of professional jury and public televote. In a notable first for Eurovizija.LT, international viewers can also participate in the public vote this year via balsuok.lrt.lt, alongside Lithuanian voters who can use SMS or the LRT mobile app. This innovation reflects the growing international interest in Lithuanian national selection and brings the format closer to the Eurovision voting experience.

The Grand Final uses a streamlined single-round format — eliminating the previous super-final — so the combined jury and public vote directly determines the winner. For full contest rules, see the official LRT website.

The Finalists

The 11 acts represent a genuine cross-section of contemporary Lithuanian music. Rug!le opens the show with "Ikona Žemaitė," a celebration of Samogitian heritage and identity — a bold statement for a national selection. Vilnius Voices bring choral grandeur with the emotionally resonant "Grįšim" (We Will Return), while Lolita Zero performs the Latin-titled "Salve in meum mundum," blending languages in a way that could appeal to the diverse Eurovision audience. Black Biceps, one of Lithuania's most talked-about acts, close the show with the energetic "Let Me Cook," ensuring the final act leaves a lasting impression.

The lineup also showcases multilingual ambition: songs in Lithuanian, English, Spanish, and Latin feature across the 11 acts — reflecting both the diversity of contemporary Lithuanian music and strategic thinking about Eurovision crossover appeal.

Lithuania's Eurovision Legacy

Lithuania has participated in Eurovision since 1994. The country's best result came in 2006 when LT United finished 6th with "We Are the Winners." Recent entries have showcased diverse approaches: The Roop brought infectious energy and impressive staging in 2021 with "Discoteque" (5th place), while Silvester Belt achieved a respectable 14th place in 2024 with "Luktelk." The 2026 representative will build on this legacy, carrying forward Lithuania's Eurovision tradition while bringing fresh artistic vision to Vienna.

As documented on the official Eurovision 2026 Vienna page, Lithuania will compete in one of two semi-finals in May, needing a top-10 finish to reach the Grand Final on 16 May.

How to Watch

The Eurovizija.LT 2026 Grand Final is broadcast live on LRT televizija at 21:00 EET on 27 February 2026. Live streaming is available via LRT.lt. Visit the Events Calendar to follow all upcoming Eurovision 2026 events.

Final Results

This event concluded on 27 February 2026 at the Vilnius Twinsbet Arena. Congratulations to the winner!

🏆 Winner: Lithuania's Eurovision 2026 Representative

Lion Ceccah – "Sólo quiero más"
Total Points: 22 (10 jury + 12 televote)

In one of Eurovizija's most dramatic finishes, Lion Ceccah and SHWR finished on an exact tie with 22 points each. The winner was determined by the tiebreaker rule: the act with the higher public televote score advances — Lion Ceccah's 12 televote points to SHWR's 10 secured the victory.

Full Results

Lion Ceccah – "Sólo quiero más" — 22 pts (10 jury + 12 televote) 🏆 Winner
SHWR – "Contact!" — 22 pts (12 jury + 10 televote)
Nøra Blu – "Hold My Own" — 14 pts (7 jury + 7 televote)
Black Biceps – "Let Me Cook" — 12 pts (6 jury + 6 televote)
Vilnius Voices – "Grįšim" — 12 pts (8 jury + 4 televote)
Atikin – "Deganti žemelė" — 10 pts (2 jury + 8 televote)
Lolita Zero – "Salve in meum mundum" — 10 pts (5 jury + 5 televote)
Rug!le – "Ikona Žemaitė" — 7 pts (4 jury + 3 televote)
Paulė – "Sako" — 4 pts (3 jury + 1 televote)
Walls of Water – "Unshakeable" — 3 pts (1 jury + 2 televote)
Noy – "Stand Up" — 0 pts

View all official Eurovizija coverage on the official LRT Eurovizija project page and on Eurovision.com – Vienna 2026.

What's Next for Lithuania?

Lion Ceccah will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 – Semi-Final 1 on 12 May 2026 in Vienna, performing in the second half of the show. A top-10 finish there qualifies Lithuania for the Eurovision Grand Final on 16 May.