Last night, the semi-final of Malta’s Eurovision Song Contest selection show took place at the Malta Fairs & Convention Centre. Of the 18 competing songs, just 12 have qualified to Saturday night’s grand final. The lucky 12 are as follows:
Aidan – “Bella”
Ema – “Achikuku (Don’t Think About It)”
Franklin Calleja – “Guide You Home”
Matthew Cilia and the AfterParty – “Brutality Mentality”
Mark Anthony Bartolo – “Mumenti sbieħ”
Denise – “Trophy”
Matt Blxck – “Ejja lejja ħdejja ‘l hawn (The Flute)”
Adria Twins – “Nerġa’ nqum”
Kelsie Borg – “Let a Girl Breathe”
Mychael Bartolo Chircop – “My Sweet Angel”
Janice Mangion – “Univers”
Nathan Psaila – “Ganador”
After last night’s semi-final show had ended, a draw was made to determine the acts to open and close the grand final.
Janice will perform first, and the Adria Twins will perform in the closing slot. You can watch the draw below:
We also got chance to witness the reactions of some of the finalists after the draw for the final. They’re available to watch on our YouTube channel, and below:
The live Grand Final of the 2026 Malta Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday night from 20:50 CET.
