This year, the Balkan nation was represented by Dara, whose songs and videos had amassed over 80 million listens and views before the competition had even started.
Read on for everything you need to know about the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 winner, Dara.
Who is Bulgaria's Eurovision 2026 entry Dara?
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Dara is best known for her biggest smash hits Thunder, Call Me and Mr Rover, all of which dominated the music charts for weeks upon their release.
Her latest album was released in 2025, which expanded her global presence in the music scene.
What nationality is Dara?
Dara is Bulgarian. She was born in Varna, the third largest city in Bulgaria.
"A win would be in a completely different dimension. But I want to be honest with you. Winning would be extraordinary, and I will compete to win, absolutely. But what drives me just as much is the idea of Bulgaria being seen. Really seen.
"If Bangaranga can be the song that makes someone in Manchester or Edinburgh or Brighton pull out their phone and look up Bulgaria – look up its music, its coast, its literature, its people – then I've already achieved something real."
What is Bulgaria's Eurovision 2026 song called?
She added: "The word itself comes from Jamaican slang – it means uproar, commotion, a beautiful kind of disorder. It has this raw, phonetic power that bypasses translation – you feel it before you understand it."
You can watch the music video below.
View oEmbed on the source websiteWhere did Bulgaria come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?
Their last participation was in 2022 and they finished in 16th in the first semi-final, and did not qualify for the grand final.
This year, a number of countries will boycott the contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision not to expel Israel from the competition.
The EBU said in a statement: “A large majority of members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place.”
Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: “RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk.”
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final took place on Saturday 16 May 2026.
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