Nøra Blu Secures Final Spot in Eurovizija.LT 2026 with Wildcard Win

Nøra Blu Triumphs in Eurovizija.LT Wildcard Round

Nøra Blu has been announced as the winner of the Eurovizija.LT 2026 wildcard round, securing her place in the Grand Final of Lithuania's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The announcement was made on February 23, 2026, following an online public vote. Nøra Blu will now compete with her song 'Hold My Own' against ten other finalists for the chance to represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

The Wildcard Competition

The wildcard round was introduced as a 'second chance' for acts that had previously placed third in their respective heats of Eurovizija.LT 2026. Five acts competed in this online-only voting stage. The participants included:

• Thomas G with 'One Night Lover'
• Grete with 'Parade'
• Aurimo Papečkio-Aury with 'Tu mano'
• Nøra Blu with 'Hold My Own'
• Jokūbas Jankauskas with 'Shine'

Voting for the wildcard round concluded on February 22, 2026, with Nøra Blu emerging as the clear winner based entirely on public preference.

Nøra Blu's Journey to the Final

Nøra Blu's entry, 'Hold My Own', has resonated with the Lithuanian public, propelling her into the final stage of the competition. Her victory in the wildcard round highlights the public's direct influence on the final lineup, a format change implemented by the Lithuanian national broadcaster, LRT.

Anticipation for the Grand Final

The Eurovizija.LT 2026 Grand Final is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius. This marks the first time the Lithuanian national final will be hosted in an arena in Vilnius. The winner, who will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, will be determined by a combination of jury and public votes. Nøra Blu will perform 'Hold My Own' as the fourth act in the running order.