Luxembourg’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has crowned its winner: Eva Marija will represent the Grand Duchy in Vienna with her evocative entry “Mother Nature”.
Held on 24 January at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, the Luxembourg Song Contest 2026 brought together eight acts vying for the honour of flying Luxembourg’s flag at Eurovision.
This year’s selection was once again determined by a combined 50/50 score from a panel of international jurors and the public televote — a hybrid that rewards both expert judgment and fan enthusiasm alike.
The Line-Up: Eight Acts Competing for Eurovision
- Andrew the Martian – “I’m The Martian”
- Daryss – “Melusina”
- Eva Marija – “Mother Nature”
- Hugo One – “Born Again”
- Irem – “Bad Decisions (Hush Hush)”
- Luzac – “Prison Dorée”
- ShiroKuro – “Eye to Eye”
- Steve Castile – “Sweet Tooth”
This eclectic mix blended genres from pop and electronic to indie and alternative, showcasing Luxembourg’s thriving creative scene.
Voting and Final Results
The final was decided in two rounds of voting. After all performances, the top three songs were selected for a super-final, where jury and public votes were tallied to determine the winner.
Super-Final Full Voting
| Artist | Song | Jury | Televote | Total | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Marija | Mother Nature | 94 | 128 | 222 | 1st |
| Steve Castile | Sweet Tooth | 80 | 56 | 136 | 2nd |
| Irem | Bad Decisions (Hush Hush) | 66 | 56 | 122 | 3rd |
Eva Marija led both the jury and the public, earning 94 juror points and a whopping 128 televote points — a clear affirmation of broad support. Meanwhile Steve Castile and Irem rounded out the podium with strong performances that resonated with fans and industry alike.
Jury Highlights
In the jury breakdown, Eva Marija received maximum 12-point scores from seven of the eight nations represented, underscoring international appreciation for “Mother Nature.” Steve Castile pulled the top spot from Italy’s jury, while the rest leaned heavily toward Eva’s emotionally rich entry.
Detailed international jury votes (Superfinal)
| Song |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Nature | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 94 |
| “Sweet Tooth” | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 80 |
| Bad Decisions (Hush Hush) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 66 |
Behind the Numbers: Fan Polls and Pre-Show Buzz
Ahead of the night, fan polls told an interesting story: Luzac’s “Prison Dorée” had been a pre-show favourite in some community rankings and online polls, reflecting strong listener support ahead of the vocal performances.
But live night energy and the official voting system ultimately pushed Eva Marija to the top — a reminder that stage presence and performance impact can shift momentum fast on the big night.
Road to Vienna: Semi-Final Placement
After winning the Luxembourg Song Contest 2026, Eva Marija and “Mother Nature” will take the Eurovision stage in Vienna’s Second Semi-Final on 14 May 2026, performing in the first half of the show. This placement was decided by the official semi-final allocation draw held in Vienna in January.
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