Main points
- Singer LELÉKA traveled to Vienna to participate in Eurovision with the song Ridnym, which she performed at Kyiv Central Station before leaving.
- Bandurist Yaroslav Dzhus will also participate in her performance on stage, and the production is being directed by director Ilya Dutsyk together with choreographer Halyna Pekha.
LELÉKA went to Eurovision / Collage of Channel 24
Singer LELÉKA and her team appeared at Kyiv Central Station. From there, a flight departed for Vienna, where Eurovision will take place this year.
On Sunday, May 3, LELÉKA officially went to Eurovision. This was announced on the Eurovision Ukraine page.
The Ukrainian delegation gathered at Kyiv's Central Station. Before leaving, LELÉKA sang the competition song Ridnym, with which she will represent Ukraine.
Also alongside the singer are presenters Timur Miroshnychenko and Anna Tuleva.
LELÉKA went to Eurovision: video
What will LELÉKA surprise you with?
On the morning of May 3, LELÉKA also revealed for the first time an important detail about their Eurovision performance. The talented bandurist Yaroslav Dzhus will take the stage.
I am glad that this year our team is involved in the moment when the whole world will see the Ukrainian “harp,” the artist shared on her page.
What is known about Ukraine's participation in Eurovision 2026?
This year, the winner of the National Selection was singer LELÉKA, so she will represent our country. The artist will perform in the second semi-final of Eurovision, which will take place on May 14.
Director Ilya Dutsyk is directing the number for LELÉKA at Eurovision. Choreographer Galina Pekha is also working on the number.
Currently, Ukraine is predicted to place approximately 10th at Eurovision, but these predictions may change significantly after the first rehearsals and live performances of the contestants.