Bulgarian singer Dara's Eurovision fame leads to viral Djokovic dance and Greek award show spot

Bulgarian pop star Dara, winner of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, unexpectedly met Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic and his daughter Tara during a dinner. The trio performed the viral "Bangaranga" dance, a clip that quickly spread online.

Following her Eurovision triumph, Dara has been invited to perform at the MAD Video Music Awards 2026 in Athens on 17 June. Organisers say her set will feature an "explosive" production built around the hit song "Bangaranga", with rehearsals already underway at the Olympic Tae Kwon Do arena in Faliron.

The dual exposure underscores Dara’s rising profile across Southeast Europe, linking a high‑profile sports celebrity encounter with a major regional music awards appearance.