--- title: "Junior Eurovision 2026: Where to Watch the Final and Support Ukraine" description: "The Junior Eurovision 2026 final takes place on October 24 in Malta. Erika Kolesnichenko represents Ukraine with NOT A LULLABY." date: 2026-10-23T11:10:46.971Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/junior-eurovision-2026-final-erika-kolesnichenko tags: [junior-eurovision-2026, erika-kolesnichenko, ukraine, malta, music-contest] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Junior Eurovision 2026: Where to Watch the Final and Support Ukraine ![Erika Kolesnichenko in a vibrant pink costume with a microphone on the Junior Eurovision 2026 stage](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/23/detskoe-evrovidenie-2026-final-erika-kolesnichenko/detskoe-evrovidenie-2026-final-erika-kolesnichenko-1.webp) ## Key Points - The Junior Eurovision 2026 final takes place on October 24 in Malta at 22:00 Kyiv time. - 12-year-old Erika Kolesnichenko represents Ukraine at number 11 with NOT A LULLABY. - Free online voting on JESC.TV is split into two phases: before the show and 15 minutes after performances. - The winner is determined by a 50% jury and 50% public vote split. The final of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place this Saturday, October 24. Ukraine will compete for victory with the song NOT A LULLABY, performed by 12-year-old singer Erika Kolesnichenko from Bila Tserkva. Malta is hosting this year's contest, and the broadcast will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time. ### Broadcast Organization and Voting Rules According to Suspilne, the final show will be held in Malta, where representatives from 16 countries will take the stage. Traditionally, Timur Miroshnychenko will commentate on the final, and a separate broadcast with translation into Ukrainian Sign Language has been prepared for viewers. Supporters can vote for the Ukrainian representative through free online voting on the official JESC.TV website, with rules allowing votes for one's own country. The public voting process is divided into two stages. The first stage runs from 00:59 to 21:59 Kyiv time on the day of the final, October 24, before the live show begins. The second stage opens immediately after all contestants finish performing and lasts for approximately 15 minutes. The winner will be determined by a 50/50 combination of national jury scores and public voting. ### Stage Performance and Erika Kolesnichenko's Team On the international stage, Erika Kolesnichenko will perform at number 11 with the dynamic track NOT A LULLABY, written by Svitlana Tarabarova. The song encourages listeners not to be afraid to take action, believe in their own strengths, and pursue their dreams with confidence. The Ukrainian artist's team significantly updated the staging for Malta, placing the singer at the center of the audience's attention. Directors Lesia Podolianko and Illia Osedliy worked on the staging, while the visual design incorporates dancers whose faces will remain hidden to emphasize the choreography. Specially for the final, stylist Oleksandr Grekov created a vibrant pink costume with voluminous sleeves and ruffles on the trousers, complementing the playful and energetic mood of the song. ### Star Guests and Musical Program of the Show The large-scale show in Malta will delight viewers not only with performances by contestants from 16 countries but also with spectacular numbers featuring past winners. The concert will open with a flag parade to the song RamDamDiriDam, performed by hosts Destiny Chukunyere, Gaia Cauchi, and Kin Cutajar. In total, organizers have planned several major musical collaborations. Among the key numbers is Obsessed with (Junior) Eurovision, featuring former Maltese representatives and past winners, highlighting the country's history of triumphs at the contest. Additionally, Lou Deleuze, winner of Junior Eurovision 2025, and DARA, winner of the adult Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, will take the stage. The concert will conclude with a joint performance of Join the Festa by all contestants, written by AIDAN, Malta's representative at adult Eurovision 2026. ### Significance of the Contest and Prospects for the Ukrainian Delegation Ukraine's participation in Junior Eurovision 2026 holds significant cultural importance for promoting young talents on the international stage. The contest traditionally attracts millions of viewers across Europe and allows young artists to showcase themselves to a massive audience. Erika Kolesnichenko approaches the final with a solid background of vocal experience and professional backing from a strong staging team. Experts and music reviewers note the high level of competition at this year's show, which brings together top performers from 16 countries. The combined jury and public voting results will demonstrate how deeply the Eurovision community values the synergy of powerful vocals, striking choreography, and the life-affirming message of the Ukrainian entry. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Детское "Евровидение-2026": когда смотреть финал и как голосовать за Украину](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/trends/dityache-evrobachennya-2026-koli-divitisya-1792753553.html) - The primary source from Styler confirms the date, time, Malta venue, and details of Ukraine's participation. - [Детское Евровидение–2026: где смотреть финал и как голосовать за Украину](https://stars.glavred.info/detskoe-evrovidenie-2026-gde-smotret-final-i-kak-golosovat-za-ukrainu-10805435.html) - Подтверждает место проведения на Мальте (MFCC, Та-Кали) и стартовый номер Украины. - [Нацотбор на Детское Евровидение 2026: когда и где смотреть финал. Список участников и их песни](https://www.obozrevatel.com/shou-oboz/natsionalnyij-otbor-na-detskoe-evrovidenie-2026-kogda-i-gde-smotret-final-spisok-uchastnikov-i-ih-pesni.htm) - Подтверждено по источнику obozrevatel.com - [Детское Евровидение 2026: дата, время и трансляция финала](https://vikna.tv/ru/styl-zhyttya/shou-biz/detskoe-evrovydenye-2026-kogda-sostoytsya-konkurs-y-gde-smotret-translyatsyyu/) - Подтверждено по источнику vikna.tv ## FAQ ### When is the Junior Eurovision 2026 final? The final takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 22:00 Kyiv time. ### What starting number does Ukraine's representative Erika Kolesnichenko have? Erika Kolesnichenko will perform on the international stage at number 11 with the song NOT A LULLABY. ### How can viewers vote for Ukraine in the contest? Voting is conducted online and free of charge on the JESC.TV website in two stages: before the show starts and for 15 minutes after all acts have performed.