Luxembourg plans for 2026 Eurovision national selection

Luxembourg has confirmed it’s not just dipping a toe in the Eurovision waters—it’s diving right in. Following JJ’s win in Basel, which handed hosting duties to Austria, RTL has wasted no time declaring the Grand Duchy’s return for the 2026 contest. Not content with resting on the mild buzz of last year’s effort, they’re throwing open the doors to the public with a national final.

Yes, you read that right. The Luxembourg Song Contest will be returning to the Rockhal, the country’s largest music venue, for a showcase of fresh talent, eager divas, and possibly the occasional off-key note. RTL says it will open submissions shortly, though as always, we expect the usual mix of seasoned performers and overly confident bedroom producers to flood the inbox.

Eurovision sabbatical

This marks Luxembourg’s second consecutive participation since its return from a decades-long Eurovision sabbatical. With the broadcast audience for Eurovision 2025 reportedly hitting a staggering 166 million, it’s clear RTL fancies a slice of that pie—and perhaps a stronger result this time around.

As for where Austria plans to park the Eurovision circus in 2026, all eyes are on 8 August. That’s when ORF will make its grand reveal. Vienna is the obvious front-runner (again), but names like Graz, Wels and even Oberwart have been thrown into the ring. Expect plenty of civic pride, architectural renderings, and local mayors attempting to go viral in the meantime.

One thing’s for sure: the Eurovision machine is in full swing, and Luxembourg looks determined not to be left behind. Whether they end up mid-table again or finally crack the code, at least they’ll have tried. And honestly, isn’t that what Eurovision is all about?