Singer LELÉKA, representative of Ukraine at Eurovision 2026, performed her competition entry «Ridnym» during the London Eurovision Party music event. The promotional event took place in London on April 19.
This performance was the first Pre-Party in Great Britain for Ukraine’s representative since 2018. Alongside the Ukrainian representative, 25 of this year’s Eurovision contestants performed at the London Eurovision Party.
London Eurovision Party is an event that combines a press conference with a concert, at which Eurovision artists perform their songs for the audience ahead of their May performances.
LELÉKA gave an emotional performance on the stage and surprised the audience with her full-skirted black dress.
“It’s been a very busy week — it feels like much more time has passed. I’m touched by all the kind words and by just how strong the Eurovision community really is. I’m grateful for this experience, and I can’t wait to see you all in Vienna,” said LELÉKA.
Besides, a Ukrainian representative took part in one more fan-event — Euro Rave Ball which happened the previous day. During that event, Eurovision competitors from previous years were brought together into one big concert. LELÉKA was one of the headliners.
Recall that LELÉKA won the national selection for Eurovision 2026 and, following the draw, will perform in the second semi-final of the international song contest under number 12.
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna. The Eurovision Grand Final will be held on Saturday, May 16, and the semi-finals on May 12 and 14. The contest will be held at Austria’s largest indoor arena, the Wiener Stadthalle.
Suspilne Kultura and Radio Promin are official media partners of Eurovision in Ukraine. Suspilne Ukraine, as a member of the European Broadcasting Union, organizes the selection of the Ukrainian entry and ensures the participation of Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
Suspilne Ukraine is an independent media company with a strong presence across all platforms: the TV channels Pershyi, Suspilne Kultura, Suspilne Sport, and a national network of local channels; the radio stations Ukrainske Radio, Radio Promin, Radio Kultura, Radiotochka. Find only verified news on suspilne.media, as well as on our national and local digital platforms. We broadcast in minority languages, represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest, develop the children’s platform Brobaks, and train media professionals through the Public Media Academy. Our Suspilne Mediateka platform offers unique video and audio archives dating from the 1920s to today. Defending freedom in Ukraine.
