Who Won Eurovision 2026?

"Bulgaria's song “Bangaranga” by Dara has won with 516 votes, after a three-year break from the competition. They surpassed the runner-up, Israel's Noam Bettan's song “Michelle,” who earned 343 votes after the audience votes."

"After the initial jury votes were tallied, Dara was in shock but still managed to get a few jokes in. “Bangaranga means hello, how are you?” she laughed. But in a previous interview, she shared that the song is inspired by her battle with anxiety and gives hope that “everything is going to be all right.”"

"Bulgaria won 312 votes from the audience as the crowd erupted in cheers and confetti."

Eurovision 2026 concluded in Vienna, Austria, after two days of performances by 25 finalists. Bulgaria’s entry, “Bangaranga” by Dara, won the competition with 516 votes, marking a return after a three-year absence. The runner-up was Israel’s Noam Bettan with “Michelle,” which received 343 votes based on audience voting. After jury votes were counted, Dara expressed shock while still making jokes. She said “Bangaranga” means “hello, how are you?” and described the song as inspired by her battle with anxiety. She said the song offers hope that “everything is going to be all right.” Bulgaria received 312 audience votes, triggering cheers and confetti.

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