Tonight, the journey to Vienna officially began! The first semi-final of Sing for Greece 2026 (Ethnikós Telikós) delivered a night of high stakes and even higher notes, broadcasting live to thousands of fans across Greece and Europe.
The competition was held at the iconic Peiraios 260 in Athens. Known for its industrial-chic aesthetic and as a staple of the Athens Festival, the venue provided a grand, modern backdrop for the 14 competing acts. Under the artistic direction of the legendary Fokas Evangelinos, the stage featured dynamic lighting and choreography that brought each performance to life.
The evening was anchored by a “dream team” of hosts who kept the momentum moving with a perfect blend of humor and Eurovision expertise: Giorgos Kapoutzidis, Betty Maggira, and Katerina Vrana.
14 artists performed in the following running order:
- Alexandra – The Other Side
- The Astrolabe – Drop It
- Desi G – Aphrodite
- Akylas – Ferto
- Evangelia – Parea (Eng: Company)
- Παναγιώτης Τσακαλάκος – 2nd Chance
- Niya – Slipping Away
- Marseaux – Χάνομαι (Eng: I’m Lost)
- Rosanna Mailan – Άλμα (Eng: Jump)
- Stefi – Europa
- Revery – The Songwriter
- Dinamiss – Chaos
- Stylainos – You & I
- Spheyiaa – Χίλια Κομμάτια (Eng: A Thousand Pieces)
- The night was made even more special by the appearance of Klavdia, who represented Greece in 2025. She performed her 6th-place hit “Asterómata,” reminding fans of the high standard the country is currently upholding on the international stage.
7 artists qualified for the final. The results were based on 100% public vote (both local and international)
- Alexandra – The Other Side
- Akylas – Ferto
- Evangelia – Parea (Eng: Company)
- Marseaux – Χάνομαι (Eng: I’m Lost)
- Rosanna Mailan – Άλμα (Eng: Jump)
- Stefi – Europa
- Stylainos – You & I
Unfortunatly these 7 acts were left out of the race to Eurovision:
- The Astrolabe – Drop It
- Desi G – Aphrodite
- Παναγιώτης Τσακαλάκος – 2nd Chance
- Niya – Slipping Away
- Revery – The Songwriter
- Dinamiss – Chaos
- Spheyiaa – Χίλια Κομμάτια (Eng: A Thousand Pieces)
The seven acts from tonight have been allocated the following slots in the 14-song Grand Final:
Here is how the Grand Final running order currently looks, with the empty slots reserved for Friday’s qualifiers:
- 1. Stylianos – “You & I”
- 2.
- 3.
- 4.
- 5. Marseaux – “Hanomai”
- 6.
- 7.
- 8. Stefi – “Europa”
- 9. Rosanna Mailan – “Alma”
- 10. Evangelia – “Parea”
- 11.
- 12. Akylas – “Ferto”
- 13.
- 14. Alexandra Sieti – “The Other Side”
The action returns to Peiraios 260 this Friday, February 13, for the second semi-final. Another 14 artists, including the much-anticipated Koza Mostra and Good Job Nicky, will fight for the final seven slots.
Greece will compete in semi-final 1 of Eurovision 2026 (May 12th, 2026).
The country will perform in the first half of the show
Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.
