Here’s the latest on Moldova in Eurovision 2026.
Moldova returned to Eurovision in 2026 with a revamped national selection process. Moldova’s broadcaster TRM organized a live audition phase as part of a broader return plan for Vienna 2026. This marks Moldova’s continued participation after a hiatus and signals a more structured, larger-scale national final than in some previous years.[3][5]
In the Eurovision 2026 context, Moldova competed in the first semi-final in Vienna. Moldova qualified for the grand final, earning a place among the 10 qualifiers announced from the semi-final, thereby securing a spot in the final lineup. The Moldova entry in the semi-final performed as part of the late May schedule leading into the final on May 16, 2026 in Vienna.[9][10]
Moldova’s 2026 entry featured a national selection that involved 34 songs advancing to live auditions, with a two-producer leadership structure and a sizable national jury (including international members) to guide the process and the eventual act selection. This indicates a notable shift toward a more robust, polished selection framework designed to identify a strong Eurovision contestant for Europe.[3]
News coverage around Moldova’s Eurovision activity in 2026 highlighted the return after a break, the new format, and the progress from national selection to semi-final qualification, culminating in a final appearance at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle.[5][3]
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The “Teleradio-Moldova” company received 37 files from interested artists to represent the Republic of Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 International Competition. The file submission period for the National Election was completed on 7 December, and the music producers analysed the materials and approved all competitions in the course of live audits.
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www.hashtageurovision.comMoldova's broadcaster is implementing a new national selection format. It's reportedly inspired by successful European models but adapted to Moldovan musical traditions
wiwibloggs.comThe Republic of Moldova has qualified for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after advancing from the first semi-final held in Vienna on Tuesday, May 12. Romania is set to compete on Thursday in the second semi-final, represented by Alexandra Căpitănescu with the song “Choke...
www.romania-insider.comThe Republic of Moldova returns this evening to the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, wh...
www.moldpres.mdA total of 34 songs have been selected for the live auditions stage of the Eurovision Song Contes...
www.moldpres.mdPhoto by Corrine Cumming The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 took place in Vienna this evening/morning, and the first 10 qualifiers into the Grand Final were announced. The 10 countries that qualified for the Grand Final from this morning’s semi-final were: Moldova Sweden Greece Belgium Finland Israel Serbia Croatia Lithuania Poland This meant that these nations unfortunately missed out: Montenegro Georgia San Marino Portuga…
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