NRK, the Norwegian national broadcaster, has confirmed their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
NRK confirmed to ESCToday that they will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Melodi Grand Prix will be used for the 64th time to select the Norwegian Eurovision entrant. More details about Melodi Grand Prix 2026 will be revealed at a later date.
Kyle Alessandro represented Norway at Eurovision 2025 with “Lighter”. He finished 18th in the final, scoring 89 points. Norway were 23rd with the jury, receiving 22 points, and 12th with the public, receiving 67 points.
Eurovision 2026
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is set to be held in Austria following the victory of JJ with “Wasted Love”. Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest for a third time, having won the 1966 and 2014 editions of the contest.
Image source: Alma Bengtsson/ EBU | Source: ESCToday
Norway debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960 and have won the contest three times – in 1985, 1995 and 2009. The country has the dubious record of finishing last the most times, twelve in total, and have received nul points four times. Norway last won the contest in 2009 when Alexander Rybak broke all records with his song “Fairytale”. He scored 387 points in the final, receiving 16 sets of 12 points and scoring points from every country
