Eurovision reaches its dazzling grand final, in photos
Performers on stage as voting results are collected during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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Bulgarian singer Dara’s dance anthem “Bangaranga” has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, her country's first ever win in the competition. “Bangaranga” earned 516 points while Israel followed in second place with 343 in the grand final on Saturday night. Missing from this year’s spectacle were five countries — Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland, high-profile absentees who boycotted to protest Israel’s inclusion in the contest following the war in Gaza. But acts from 25 countries competed in Vienna for the continent's pop crown in what was the 70th rendition of what remains a global spectacle.
Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party anthem “Bangaranga.” Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday’s grand final in Vienna. The song’s infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine was a hit with both viewers and national juries. It’s Bulgaria’s first-ever Eurovision victory. Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second after a contest clouded by protests against the country’s participation. Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu came third and Australian star Delta Goodrem fourth. Five countries — Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland — boycotted in protest of Israel’s inclusion in the contest following the war in Gaza. Several hundred protesters marched near the contest arena in Vienna.
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