First Six Finalists Announced for Eesti Laul 2026
The Estonian broadcaster ERR has officially revealed the first six finalists for Eesti Laul 2026 — the national final that will choose Estonia’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. 3
From a total of 171 submissions, the expert jury selected twelve finalists; the first six were announced on 30 October 2025, followed by the remaining six. 4
The first six acts revealed are:
- Grete Paia – “Taevas jäi üles” 5
- Marta Pikani – “Kell kuus” 6
- NOËP – “Days Like This” 7
- Ollie – “Slave” 8
- Uliana Olhyna – “Rhythm of Nature” 9
- Vanilla Ninja – “Too Epic To Be True” 10
The full lineup of 12 finalists will be revealed once the second batch of six is disclosed. The songs themselves will be officially released on 4 December 2025. 11
The final takes place on 14 February 2026 at the Unibet Arena in Tallinn. 13
With a mix of returning favourites and fresh talent, this edition of Eesti Laul looks to be one of the strongest yet in Estonia’s Eurovision selection journey.
