Europe’s biggest music contest for young singers is coming to Malta. The 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster PBS. It’s the third time Malta has hosted the contest, after 2014 and 2016, and the first time the contest has ever been held in October.
A Maltese “festa” on stage
PBS is transforming the MFCC into a Eurovision Festa Village, inspired by Malta’s village feasts, with colourful façades and traditional balconies built into the stage design. Expect the energy of a summer festa, packed into one night of live television.
Presented by two Maltese winners
The show will be hosted by Gaia Cauchi, who won Junior Eurovision for Malta in 2013, Destiny Chukunyere, who won it in 2015, and Keane Cutajar. Having two former winners on stage says a lot about Malta’s proud record in the contest.
Who’s competing
Sixteen countries will take part: Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Spain and Ukraine. Performers are aged between 9 and 14.
Malta will be represented by Beppe (Beppe Caruana), the 11-year-old winner of The Voice Kids on TVM, with “Blue Bird”: a song about finding magic in simple things, listening to your heart and feeling connected to nature, which Beppe co-wrote.
Tickets: Jury Final and Final
There are two shows you can attend at the MFCC:
- Jury Final, Friday 23 October, 18:30: the dress rehearsal on which the professional juries vote. Tickets from €16.20 (General Standing), with Tiered Back seats at €27 and Side Seats at €37.80.
- Final, Saturday 24 October, 18:30: the live broadcast. Tickets from €27 (General Standing), with Tiered Back seats at €37.80 and Side Seated at €48.60.
All prices include the booking fee. Accessibility tickets are available for both shows. The Jury Final is a great-value way to see the full show and a popular option for families.
FAQ
When is Junior Eurovision 2026?
The Final is on Saturday 24 October 2026. The Jury Final is the evening before, Friday 23 October. Both start at 18:30.
Where is Junior Eurovision 2026 being held?
At the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, Malta.
Who is representing Malta at Junior Eurovision 2026?
Beppe, with the song “Blue Bird”.
How much are Junior Eurovision tickets?
From €16.20 for the Jury Final and from €27 for the Final, up to €48.60 for side seats at the Final, booking fee included.