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Latvia’s broadcaster Latvijas Televizija (LTV) (in conjunction with Latvijas Sabiedriskie Media (LSM)) has officially announced the full roster of 24 artists who will compete in Supernova 2026, the country’s selection show for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The reveal arrives alongside the confirmation that 124 songs were submitted for consideration — a significant rise on previous years and a sign of growing momentum in the Latvian competition.
Supernova 2026 will comprise two semi-finals (scheduled for 31 January and 7 February) followed by the grand final on 14 February.
The announced list of 24 acts (which includes names such as Agnesse, Aivo Oskis, Antra Stafecka, Atvara, Blurie, Daba, De Mantra, Edvards Strazdiņš, ELPO, Emilija, Honey Blue, Ivo Grīsniņš Grīslis, Jānis Rugājs, Kautkaili, Krisy, Kristīne Megija, LEGZDINA, Miks Galvanovskis, Nolark, Papīra Lidmašīnas, Paula, Robert Ox, Tikasha Sakama and Vēstnieks) features both returning faces and fresh talent.
Full song releases are scheduled for 4 December. here’s a run-down of who is taking part, a few guesses at staging and their likelihood of being the one lifting the winner’s gong.
You can listen to snippets here.
| Artist | Song Title | Likely Language | Probable Genre | Staging Potential (Early Assessment) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnesse | “Oh My My” | English | Pop-soul / contemporary pop | Strong stage presence; radio-friendly polish |
| Aivo Oskis | “Walking Out” | English | Radio pop | Needs impact; relies on vocal + clean visual |
| Antra Stafecka | “Divejāda” | Latvian | Ballad / pop ballad | Vocally solid; staging will decide momentum |
| Atvara | “Ēnā” | Latvian | Atmospheric electro / alt-pop | High visual potential; moody lighting + silhouette work |
| Blurie | “Lovin’ Always Gets Me Down” | English | Indie-pop | Warm, intimate staging; could connect emotionally |
| Daba | “Panic Attack” | English | Dark pop / alt-pop | Could be intense; relies on performance authenticity |
| De Mantra | “Let Them” | English | Pop / message-pop | Clean, minimalist staging likely |
| Edvards Strazdiņš | “I Ain’t Got the Guts” | English | Singer-songwriter pop-rock | Needs charisma to rise above quieter tracks |
| ELPO | “Blakus” | Latvian | Midtempo pop | Soft, atmospheric staging possible |
| Emilija | “All We Ever Had” | English | Emotional pop | Vocally strong; lighting + camera intimacy crucial |
| Honey Blue | “Blue Disco” | English | Nu-disco | High staging potential; retro lights, movement, choreography |
| Ivo Grīsniņš Grīslis | “Home” | English | Ballad | Classic, traditional staging approach |
| Jānis Rugājs | “Smoke” | English | Indie/folk | Low-key staging unless arranged dynamically |
| Kautkaili | “Te un tagad” | Latvian | Electro / art-pop | Visually striking; strong creative direction likely |
| Krisy | “Take It” | English | Modern pop | Performance charisma will make or break |
| Kristīne Megija | “Insanity” | English | Pop-rock / electro-rock | Potential for dynamic staging + strong lighting design |
| LEGZDINA | “Ribbon” | English | Electro-pop / hyperpop-lite | High visual styling; bold costuming expected |
| Miks Galvanovskis | “Cruel Angel” | English | Pop-rock or ballad | Depends on vocal tone; dramatic potential |
| Nolark | “Different Places” | English | Indie-pop | Clean, international vibe; calm but polished staging |
| Papīra Lidmašīnas | “You’re My Saviour” | English | Indie band pop | Live-band energy; colourful staging possible |
| Paula | “Dejot vien” | Latvian | Pop / dance-pop | Strong performer; choreographic staging highly likely |
| Robert Ox | “Ravin’ At The Taj Mahal” | English | Novelty-pop / club-pop | Wildcard staging; unpredictable visual angle |
| Tikasha Sakama | “#010126 CODA” | English/Japanese/experimental | Avant-pop / electronic | High-concept staging; potential fan favourite |
| Vēstnieks | “Vai tas ir kāds brīnums?” | Latvian | Alternative pop | Warm, thoughtful staging; Latvian entry appeal |
