Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 as Over 120 Million Watch Grand Final
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Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with DARA and **Bangaranga** taking victory in Vienna after a dramatic night of jury and televote twists.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with DARA and Bangaranga taking victory in Vienna after a dramatic night of jury and televote twists.
An estimated 120 million viewers tuned in worldwide for the Grand Final, which celebrated 70 years of Eurovision with 25 countries competing at the Wiener Stadthalle in Austria’s capital.
Bulgaria Dominates the Grand Final
DARA finished the night on an incredible 516 points, comfortably securing victory after performing one of the most energetic and memorable songs of the evening.
The Bulgarian entry impressed both juries and the public vote, eventually pulling clear of the competition during the televote reveal.
Israel finished in second place with 343 points, while Romania completed the top three with 296 points after a huge televote performance.
Eurovision 2026 Final Top 10
1. Bulgaria — DARA — Bangaranga — 516
2. Israel — Noam Bettan — Michelle — 343
3. Romania — Alexandra Căpitănescu — Choke Me — 296
4. Australia — Delta Goodrem — Eclipse — 287
5. Italy — Sal Da Vinci — Per Sempre Sì — 281
6. Finland — Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen — Liekinheitin — 279
7. Denmark — Søren Torpegaard Lund — Før Vi Går Hjem — 243
8. Moldova — Satoshi — Viva, Moldova! — 226
9. Ukraine — LELÉKA — Ridnym — 221
10. Greece — Akylas — Ferto — 220
Shock Results Across the Scoreboard
One of the biggest surprises of the evening came from Romania, which surged up the rankings thanks to a massive televote score.
Meanwhile, France and Poland struggled to convert strong jury scores into public support, both falling outside the top 10 after receiving low televote totals.
The United Kingdom endured another difficult Eurovision night, finishing last with just 1 point overall for LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER and Eins, Zwei, Drei.
Host nation Austria also struggled on home soil, ending the contest in 24th place with only 6 points.
Technical Problems and Controversial Moments
The Grand Final was not without its chaotic Eurovision moments.
Czechia’s performance of CROSSROADS appeared to suffer technical camera issues during the live broadcast, while Serbia’s performance experienced a brief delay before beginning.
Israel’s entry also generated discussion inside the arena, with mixed reactions heard from sections of the crowd at the start of the performance before a much stronger reception by the end.
Elsewhere, Romania’s Choke Me sparked debate online throughout the evening due to the song’s title and lyrical themes.
Eurovision Asia Teased
One of the biggest talking points outside the competition itself came during a surprise teaser for Eurovision Asia.
The announcement received a mixed reaction from fans online and inside the arena, although organisers appear eager to continue expanding the Eurovision brand internationally.
EurovisionPicks will continue covering Eurovision Asia developments in future.
Vienna Delivers for Eurovision’s 70th Anniversary
Vienna provided a spectacular backdrop for Eurovision’s 70th anniversary celebrations, with interval acts featuring iconic Eurovision songs and appearances from legendary performers including Verka Serduchka and Alexander Rybak.
Fans were also treated to callbacks to classic Eurovision moments throughout the evening as the contest celebrated seven decades of music, chaos and unforgettable performances.
Photo: Sarah Louise Bennett / EBU