| Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date and venue | |
| Venue | TBD |
| Participants (provisional; as of December 2025 [update] ) | |
| Intend on participating | 5 |
| |
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is expected to be the 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It will be organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and a designated host broadcaster.
Unlike the Eurovision Song Contest, the winning broadcaster of the previous year's Junior Eurovision Song Contest does not automatically receive the right to host the next edition. However, since 2011 (with the exceptions of 2012, 2015, 2018 and 2024) it has become customary for winners to take on hosting duties, and since 2019, the winning broadcaster has had the right of first refusal on hosting the following competition. In 2024, French broadcaster France Télévisions was given this right but ultimately opted out of it. [1]
In September 2025, Sammarinese broadcaster San Marino RTV announced its intention to host the event in San Marino. [2]
Eligibility for participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active EBU membership capable of receiving the contest via the Eurovision network and broadcasting it live nationwide. The EBU issues an invitation to participate in the contest to all active members.
As of November 2025, broadcasters from the following countries have publicly confirmed their intention to participate in the 2026 contest:
| Country | Broadcaster | Artist | Song | Language | Songwriter(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Georgia | GPB | [3] [4] | ||||
 Netherlands | AVROTROS | [5] | ||||
 North Macedonia | MRT | [6] [7] | ||||
 Poland | TVP | TBD 25 April 2026 | [8] [9] [10] | |||
 Portugal | RTP | [11] |
Croatia –On 23 November 2025, the Croatian Head of Delegation for the contest said that they would like to be a community and hope for better results. Signaling his hope for continued participation. [12] However, an official confirmation of participation is pending.
Estonia –On 16 April 2025, Karmel Killandi, the head of entertainment at Estonian broadcaster ERR, stated in an interview with Sky.ee that the country would participate in the contest every other year as municipalities are unable to hold preliminary rounds of the biennial television program Tähtede lava , which selected the Estonian entrant in 2024, "more frequently"; [13] earlier, in December 2024, ERR opted not to participate in the 2025 contest due to budget cuts. [14] An official confirmation of participation in 2026 is pending.
Norway –On 22 July 2025, a spokesperson for NRK Super stated that they would consider the options for potential return to the contest in 2026. [15] [16] 
San Marino –On 22 September 2025, Sammarinese broadcaster SMRTV announced its intention to host the event in San Marino. [2] An official confirmation of participation in 2026 is pending.Active EBU member broadcasters in Slovenia and Sweden have confirmed non-participation prior to the announcement of the participants list by the EBU. [17] [18]
All participating broadcasters may choose to have on-site or remote commentators providing insight and voting information to their local audience. The European Broadcasting Union has also, in the past, provided international live streams of the contest through their official YouTube channel with no commentary.
| Country | Broadcaster | Channel(s) | Commentator(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | MRT | TBA | [19] [20] | |
Со континуираното учество на МРТ на Јуниорскиот Евросонг, се гради и трајна едукативна платформа, преку која децата учат за тимска работа, сценска дисциплина, културна разноликост и медиумска одговорност. Оваа манифестација е многу повеќе од натпревар – таа е инвестиција во младите генерации и нивниот културен и уметнички развој.[With the continued participation of MRT in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, a permanent educational platform is being built, through which children learn about teamwork, stage discipline, cultural diversity and media responsibility. This event is much more than a competition – it is an investment in the young generations and their cultural and artistic development.]
Odcinek Finał podzielony jest na dwie części. Nagrania pierwszej części odbędą się 12.11.2025 r. Druga część Finału odbędzie się na żywo 25.04.2026 r.[The Finale episode is divided into two parts. The first part will be recorded on 12.11.2025. The second part of the Finale will be broadcast live on 25.04.2026.]
O prémio a atribuir ao vencedor do The Voice Kids 2026 será a participação no Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026/Festival Eurovisão da Canção Júnior 2026, na qualidade de representante de Portugal.[The prize to be awarded to the winner of The Voice Kids 2026 will be participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026, as a representative of Portugal.]
