Historic victory for Bulgaria - DARA and "Bangaranga" triumphed at Eurovision 2026
Bulgaria will host the next edition of the Eurovision Song Contest after DARA and “Bangaranga” captured the hearts of both juries and viewers, triumphing at the competition’s 70th edition.
For the first time, a winner secured a decisive victory in both the jury vote and the public vote.
Incredible success for Bulgaria as DARA wins Eurovision 2026 with the song 'Bangaranga'

“I’m so proud. What DARA achieved was truly incredible. I want to say: ‘Welcome to Sofia next year!’ I would like to thank the entire BNT team supporting DARA, our partners, the Head of Delegation from Bulgarian National Television — Boryana Grammatikova — the whole team that BNT engaged to represent Bulgaria at Eurovision," said BNT Director General Milena Milotinova at the official winners' press conference after the Eurovision 2026 final.
DARA also expressed her gratitude, thanking everyone who “felt the power of ‘Bangaranga’.”

Incredible success for Bulgaria as DARA wins Eurovision 2026 with the song 'Bangaranga'
BNT Director General, Milena Milotinova, Calls on Bulgarians abroad to support DARA, who will perform at #12 in the running order of the Eurovision Grand Final tonight
DARA takes to the stage in tonight's Eurovision Grand Final with the song 'Bangaranga'
How can Bulgarians outside the country support DARA in the Eurovision 2026 grand final ?