Lion Ceccah to Represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna

Lithuania Selects Lion Ceccah for Eurovision 2026

Lion Ceccah, whose real name is Tomas Alenčikas, has been officially announced as the artist who will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The announcement follows his victory in the national selection competition, Eurovizija.LT 2026, which concluded on February 27, 2026. Ceccah will perform his song 'Sólo quiero más' on the international stage in Vienna, Austria.

Victory in Eurovizija.LT 2026

The Lithuanian national final, Eurovizija.LT 2026, saw Lion Ceccah emerge as the winner after a competitive process. The selection involved a combination of jury and public votes, with Ceccah securing the top position with his entry 'Sólo quiero más'. The Grand Final of the national selection was held at the Vilnius Twinsbet Arena.

About the Artist: Lion Ceccah

Tomas Alenčikas, known professionally as Lion Ceccah, is a prominent Lithuanian singer-songwriter and performance artist. Born on August 1, 1991, in Vilnius, he is recognized for his distinctive theatrical style and his significant presence in the Lithuanian drag scene. Ceccah has a background in musical theatre and dance, having studied at the Department of Performing Arts of Vilnius College and earning a master's degree from the Music Academy of Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas. His career includes a notable appearance on X Faktorius (X Factor Lithuania) in 2017, where he reached the semi-finals. He also previously competed in Eurovizija.LT 2025 with the song 'Drobė', finishing as the runner-up.

Eurovision 2026 Details

The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Vienna, Austria. The semi-finals are scheduled for May 12 and 14, 2026, with the Grand Final taking place on May 16, 2026. The event will be held at the Wiener Stadthalle, which has a seating capacity of 16,152 and previously hosted the contest in 2015. Following his selection, Lion Ceccah has indicated that he is considering potential adjustments to both his song and the staging of his performance for the Eurovision stage.