Croatia’s national selection for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest — Dora 2026 — has just concluded its two semi-final shows, unveiling the 16 acts who will compete in Sunday’s Grand Final on 15 February 2026.
Format & Voting
Dora 2026 is organised by Hrvatska radiotelevizija (HRT) and broadcast live from the HRT studios in Zagreb. The selection format this year consists of:
- Two semi-finals (12 Feb and 13 Feb),
- One Grand Final (15 Feb),
- 24 competing entries split equally between the two semis.
In each semi-final, 12 artists performed and 8 qualified based on public televoting only — no jury votes in the semis.
Semi-Final 1 – 12 February 2026
The opening semi-final showcased 12 acts from a varied Croatian lineup spanning pop, indie, and contemporary sounds.
Artists Performing:
- Lima Len – Raketa
- Jasmina Makota – Higher
- Ananda – Dora
- Tony Sky – O ne!
- Fran Uccellini – Ako bolje bude sutra
- Ema Bubić – Vrijeme za nas
- Noelle – Uninterrupted
- Alen Đuras – From Ashes to Flame
- Fenksta – Memento Mori
- Cold Snap – Mucho Macho
- ToMa – Ledina
- LELEK – Andromeda
Qualified for the Grand Final:
- Lima Len – Raketa
- Ananda – Dora
- Ema Bubić – Vrijeme za nas
- Noelle – Uninterrupted
- Alen Đuras – From Ashes to Flame
- Cold Snap – Mucho Macho
- ToMa – Ledina
- LELEK – Andromeda
Semi-Final 2 – 13 February 2026
The second semi-final continued the competitive energy, with another set of 12 artists taking the stage.
Artists Performing:
- Ritam Noir – Profumi di mare
- Irma – Ni traga
- Gabrijel Ivić – Light Up
- ZEVIN – My Mind
- Ivan Sever – Crying Eyes
- Lana Mandarić – Tama
- Stela Rade – Nema te
- Devin – Over Me
- Kandžija – 3 ujutro
- Marko Kutlić – Neotuđivo
- Sergej – Scream
- Lara Demarin – Mantra
Qualified for the Grand Final:
- Ritam Noir – Profumi di mare
- Irma – Ni traga
- Lana Mandarić – Tama
- Lara Demarin – Mantra
- Marko Kutlić – Neotuđivo
- Stela Rade – Nema te
- Devin – Over Me
- Sergej – Scream
Grand Final Line-Up – 15 February 2026
With both semi-final nights complete, all 16 finalists are now confirmed and set to compete for the chance to represent Croatia at Eurovision in Vienna, Austria.
Finalists from both semis:
- Lima Len – Raketa
- Ananda – Dora
- Ema Bubić – Vrijeme za nas
- Noelle – Uninterrupted
- Alen Đuras – From Ashes to Flame
- Cold Snap – Mucho Macho
- ToMa – Ledina
- LELEK – Andromeda
- Ritam Noir – Profumi di mare
- Irma – Ni traga
- Lana Mandarić – Tama
- Lara Demarin – Mantra
- Marko Kutlić – Neotuđivo
- Stela Rade – Nema te
- Devin – Over Me
- Sergej – Scream
Looking Ahead: What’s Next in Dora 2026
The Grand Final will be broadcast on 15 February, with the winner chosen by a combination of public televoting and professional juries (both Croatian regional juries and international juries from Eurovision participating countries).
This year’s edition has drawn record interest — with a record-breaking 251 submissions vying for a place in the live shows — making Dora 2026 one of the most exciting Croatian selections in recent memory.
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