MESC 2026: The Quest to Represent Malta Begins as Semifinalists Are Revealed

The excitement for the Malta Eurovision Song Contest (MESC) 2026 is officially underway! The grand reveal was made during a special, highly anticipated broadcast on TVM, hosted by the popular Magic Radio duo Daniel and Ylenia.

Eighteen talented acts have officially earned their place in the semifinals, each contributing a distinct flair to the Maltese selection process. While the list of songs and artists is not the final running order, it highlights a dynamic mix of experienced performers and exciting new voices poised to captivate the audience.

Franklin Calleja – “Guide You Home”
Chess Galea – “Shout It Out”
Liston Bongailas – “Mela”
Kurt Anthony – “On The Borderline”
Stefan Galea – “Pose”
Ema – “Achikuku (Don’t Think About It)”
Kelsy Attard – “Perfectly Broken”
Adria Twins – “Nerġa’ Nqum”
Kelsie Borg – “Let a Girl Breathe”
Matthew Cilia – “Brutality Mentality”
MATT BLXCK – “Ejja Lejja Ħdejjja ‘l Ħawn (The Flute)”
Rhiannon Micallef – “Hold Myself Up”
Mychael Bartolo Chircop – “My Sweet Angel”
Aidan – “Bella”
DENISE – “Trophy” Nathan Psaila – “Ganador”
Mark Anthony Bartolo – “Mumenti Sbieħ”
Janice Mangion – “Univers”

With Daniel and Ylenia back to deliver all the backstage gossip and the artists preparing their spectacular performances, MESC 2026 is shaping up to be a truly memorable edition.

The Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest will be held on the 17th of January 2026.