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April 10, 2026

Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026: Dara and “Bangaranga” as the trump card for returning to the big stage after years of absence

Bulgaria is returning to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna after a multi-year break, and will be represented on the European stage by singer Dara with the song “Bangaranga”, chosen through a multi-phase national selection organized by public broadcaster BNT.

Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026: Dara and “Bangaranga” as the trump card for returning to the big stage after years of absence

TL;DR

  • Bulgaria is returning to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna after a break.
  • Singer Dara will represent Bulgaria with the song “Bangaranga”.
  • The song was chosen through a multi-phase national selection process in January and February 2026.
  • The song's authors include international names like Anne Judith Wik, Cristian Tarcea, Dara (Darina Jotova), and Dimitris Kontopoulos.
  • Dara is a young Bulgarian pop artist with a significant regional presence.
  • Bulgaria will compete in the second semi-final, in the first half.
  • The country's best result was second place in 2017 with Kristian Kostov.
  • The break was due to financial reasons and a need to redefine the approach.
  • The performance in Vienna will be directed by Fredrik Rydman.
  • Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna in May, with over thirty participating countries.

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