Eurovision 2026: Rehearsals Day 3 recap and photos

Seven more acts have taken to the stage for their first run throughs.

Photo galleries are provided by Eurovision and we have included the highlights to give you a taste of what the performances may look like.

We will update this article with images as they come in.

Eurovision is providing details of the rehearsals via their official live blog.

All images courtesy of the EBU.

Bulgaria

Eurovision live bloggers said of the performance:

"The opening sequence of the staging brings to mind two iconic Eurovision performances from recent years — Cha Cha Cha and Dizzy. But that’s mainly in a WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON WITH THOSE DANCERS kinda way. They’ve gone Bangaranga berserk!"

"It can all be explained by the ancient Bulgarian Kukeri tradition that the song is inspired by — the act of driving away evil spirits and cleansing dark energy."

"DARA is the heroine assigned to perform the ritual. She’d dressed for the occasion in a black skirt, black belt and black knee-high boots, with a short pink top and elbow-length pink gloves. The two colours are brought together via a fur trim which appears on both the belt and the gloves."

"As the intensity of the ‘home’ setting builds, DARA breaks free, leading her dancers out with her."

Azerbaijan

Eurovision live bloggers said of the performance:

"Emerging from a cloud of smoke! If you’re gonna end up on TV, this is the way to do it."

 "Billowing fabric is the main ‘prop’ of this performance, and plenty of it. Nothing says drama in the romance department like drapes blowing in the wind within a nighttime home setting. And this is represented both physically (on stage) and visually (on screen)."

"While JIVA performs her love song of lament, she’s dressed in an exquisite gown. Sequins of black, red and blue shimmer throughout her performance, all while black and white footage of her broken relationship plays out on the screen behind her."

"In the final act of the song, the man behind the misery dares to show his face, joining JIVA on stage for a make or break heart-to-heart. It clearly doesn’t end well, as we witness a confined JIVA finally break free from what has been holding her back."

Romania

Eurovision live bloggers said of the performance:

"Alexandra Căpitănescu for Romania has come prepared! You could put this performance out on Thursday 14 May; this was broadcast-ready stuff that Alexandra delivered today."

"The performance of Choke Me is electrifying, even without the constant stream of electrical current coursing through the stage from glowing tubes."

"There are six people on stage for Romania here at the Wiener Stadthalle - our camera-confident singer, her four-member band and a special sixth presence who shall remain nameless for now." 

"Black leather is Alexandra's protective gear of choice; a corset with a collar and shoulders, plus strappy extensions coiled around her arms. Knee-high black leather boots complete the outfit, ensuring that Alexandra cuts a formidable figure up there on stage."

Luxembourg

Eurovision live bloggers said of the performance:

“As she sings, the Wiener Stadthalle is turned into a hotbed of life; nature’s elements are flowering all around her and as you would expect from a lady of her status, she’s interacting with all her babies. The butterflies, the birds and the blossoming buds - they're all encouraged to life by Eva.”

“Dressed in suitably earthy tones, Eva Marija has maintained the colour scheme that served her so well at Luxembourg Song Contest.”

“A floaty, layered gown gives our gal an ethereal appearance. She does plenty of running around the stage, covering much of it, and this is a dress that's made for movement.”

“Eva looks amazing up on that stage - we wouldn't have anyone else in charge of our flora and fauna!”

Czechia

Eurovision live bloggers said of the performance:

“The multiple-mirror staging ensures that viewers are treated to lots of visual effects within the three-minute masterpiece that Czechia has put together for us. They just keep coming at you; it’s like a lesson in light and camera trickery.”

“The standout of the CROSSROADS performance today has been Daniel Zizka’s vocals. His delivery sounds exactly as it does on record.”

“Daniel is dressed in a light, baby-blue colour (both shirt and trousers). But we’ve been informed that there are alternative fashion choices to trial, and this may not be the outfit you’ll see on Thursday 14 May.”

“Whatever you end up watching him in though, you're in for a very special performance from Czechia this year. The closing ten seconds in particular are awe inspiring.”

Switzerland

Eurovision live bloggers said of the performance:

“Veronica Fusaro is playing tug of war with the viewer - her microphone takes the form of a rope and it’s the singer at one end and the cameraman on the other.” 

“The rope theme continues with the arrival of four female dancers, draped in blood-red rope and leading Veronica to a giant prop that has been rolled onto the stage. It’s a cube-shaped climbing frame, with more red rope, this time acting acting as prison bars.”

“The staging is of course connected to the message of Veronica’s song; the red-rope netting symbolising the hold that domestic violence victims are kept in by their abusers.” 

“In her final escape attempt Veronica breaks out her guitar, falling to her knees and spelling out Alice’s name in red rope - our closing shot.“

“Veronica is rocking the rhinestones on stage at the Wiener Stadthalle. They’re encrusted all over the cropped military jacket of her black trouser suit and run down the side of her legs too. Feather-trimmed shoulders add an extra touch of glam to her outfit.”

Armenia

Eurovision live bloggers said of the performance:

“To say he’s elated to be leaving his old career behind is an understatement. Literal backflips are being done here. He starts the performance being hung upside down by his colleagues and ends it in a victory pose on top of them.” 

“The Armenian singer is full of energy for these three minutes, giving every bpm of Paloma Rumba the movement it deserves. Our hyperactive hero at one point even takes the camera into his own hands; this is how enthusiastic he is to share his message with audiences watching at home.” 

“Generous SIMÓN also treats viewers to an outfit reveal. Well, we say outfit reveal. The flimsy fabric that’s subsequently on display would draw debate on whether it could be called an outfit or not.”

“But one thing everyone will agree on - there’s plenty to see! Throughout the performance up until that point, SIMÓN can be found in yassified office attire.”

Eurovision 2026: Rehearsals Day 2 recap and photos here

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