Eurovision avoids its nightmare scenario as Bulgaria beats Israel to win.
16 May 2026
Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, beating Israel to victory on a dramatic night in Vienna that was marred by several countries boycotting.
DARA, representing Bulgaria with the upbeat “Bangaranga,” topped both the jury and public votes. Israel’s Noam Bettan came second, in a nail-biting finish.
Bulgaria will now host Eurovision 2027.
DARA, representing Bulgaria with the upbeat “Bangaranga,” topped both the jury and public votes. Israel’s Noam Bettan came second, in a nail-biting finish.
Bulgaria will now host Eurovision 2027.