An audience of 275,000 viewers watched the final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026 live on TVM on Saturday night.
PBS reports that 275,000 viewers watched the final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which was 90% of TV audiences in Malta. The figure is up 61,000 viewers compared to the 2025 final. In addition, a further 160,000 people watched at least part of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest stream on YouTube.
The Semi-Final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest, which was held on Thursday night, was watched by 185,000 viewers, with a viewing share of 85%. Overall, this year’s selection has been the most watched in the last few years surpassing the 265,000 viewers who tuned in in 2023.
Aidan will represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with the song “Bella”. Aidan was the favourite of the jury, receiving nearly 40 more points than second place, while he placed second with the televote.
Source: PBS
Malta debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 and was represented by Joe Grech and the song “Marija L-Maltija”, which finished last. Malta competed again in 1972 and 1975 but then withdrew until their return in 1991. During the 1990s, Malta only once finished outside of the top 10, and in 1998, they came within just 7 points of victory. It was Chiara who brought the country their 3rd place finish in 1998, and who went on to finish in 2nd at the 2005 contest in Kyiv. The only other artist to finish 2nd for Malta is Ira Losco, who was 12 points away from victory in 2002. They are the longest and most successful participating country to have never won the Eurovision Song Contest.