Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026
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About the event
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is the children's version of Eurovision, an annual televised competition for young singers aged 9 to 14 representing their countries. Run by the European Broadcasting Union since 2003, it mirrors the main contest's format on a smaller, family-friendly scale.
Follow Junior Eurovision's official Malta 2026 channels for the latest visitor and event details.
Key figures
First held2003children's Eurovision
Ages9-14young performers
Run byThe EBUEuropean Broadcasting Union
FormatOne entry per countryjuries + televote
Stay in Ta' Qali
Check-in 23 Oct, check-out 25 Oct 2026 — 2 nights around 24 October 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Getting there
- Typeconvention-centre
- AirportMalta International Airport
Travel tips
- The live show starts at 21:00 CEST. Sixteen participating broadcasters will take the stage, and the official Junior Eurovision YouTube channel will carry the live show.
- Check your airline directly for current flight options to Malta, as advised by Malta International Airport.
Host country
- Currency: euro
- Language: English, Maltese
- Driving: on the left
- Capital: Valletta
- Phone: +356
- Emergency: 112
- Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs G
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 |  "Ce monde" (France) |
| 2024 |  Andria Putkaradze — "To My Mom" (Georgia) |
| 2023 | Zoé Clauzure — "Cœur" (France) |
| 2022 | Lissandro — "Oh maman !" (France) |