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Junior Eurovision 2026 preparations

Entities: Malta · La Voz Kids · Spain · Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) · Lucas Paulano

Overview

In late July 2026 the European Broadcasting Union and Maltese broadcaster PBS confirmed that the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on 24 October 2026 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali, featuring 16 participating countries, including Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Spain and Ukraine. The EBU highlighted growing viewership and its aim to deliver a world‑class youth music show.

On 30 July 2026 Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE announced that 10‑year‑old Lucas Paulano, the 2025 winner of La Voz Kids, will represent the country. The internal selection was revealed during the finale of “El Perro Andaluz”, where Paulano performed a Spanish rendition of “Grande Amore”. RTVE confirmed Spain’s 12th participation but held back details on the song title and staging. Paulano, a Jaén native, has previously performed with Manuel Turizo, appeared at a royal visit, and released his debut single “Todo sigue igual”. He continues studies at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música Ramón Garay and is working with composer‑producer Alejandro Jaén on new material.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Lucas Paulano, aged 10, will represent Spain at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026. (a8278329-aa4e-4579-9f4f-be7570a8db81, 8d88afa9-b553-422c-937a-c67e3deda1ba, bdf7ad7e-4272-48a2-b012-bc1e67c9fdb1)
[● 3 SOURCES] Lucas Paulano won the 10th edition of ‘La Voz Kids’ on Antena 3 in 2025. (a8278329-aa4e-4579-9f4f-be7570a8db81, 8d88afa9-b553-422c-937a-c67e3deda1ba, bdf7ad7e-4272-48a2-b012-bc1e67c9fdb1)
[● 3 SOURCES] Spain will make its 12th participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. (a8278329-aa4e-4579-9f4f-be7570a8db81, 8d88afa9-b553-422c-937a-c67e3deda1ba, bdf7ad7e-4272-48a2-b012-bc1e67c9fdb1)
[● 3 SOURCES] The song Lucas will perform has not yet been revealed. (a8278329-aa4e-4579-9f4f-be7570a8db81, 8d88afa9-b553-422c-937a-c67e3deda1ba, bdf7ad7e-4272-48a2-b012-bc1e67c9fdb1)
[● 2 SOURCES] RTVE selected Lucas Paulano internally, without a public call, continuing the format used from 2022‑2025. (a8278329-aa4e-4579-9f4f-be7570a8db81, 8d88afa9-b553-422c-937a-c67e3deda1ba)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The contest will be held on 24 October 2026 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali, Malta. (bdf7ad7e-4272-48a2-b012-bc1e67c9fdb1)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gonzalo Pinillos represented Spain at Junior Eurovision 2025. (bdf7ad7e-4272-48a2-b012-bc1e67c9fdb1)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Malta will host the Junior Eurovision contest for the third time, becoming the first country to do so. (bdf7ad7e-4272-48a2-b012-bc1e67c9fdb1)

Timeline

3 days ago

[CULTURE] 22 sources
Lucas Paulano Chosen as Spain's Junior Eurovision 2026 Representative
Lucas Paulano, 10, winner of La Voz Kids, was chosen by RTVE to sing for Spain at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta on Oct 24; song details pending.
9 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Junior Eurovision 2026 confirmed with 16 countries to be held in Malta
16 countries, including Italy, will contest Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta on 24 Oct, with organizers pledging a world‑class youth music show.

Sources

aussievision.net · caminodesantiago.lavozdegalicia.com · deia.eus · diariodealmeria.es · diariodecadiz.es · diariodejerez.es · diariodenavarra.es · eldiadecordoba.es · ep01.epimg.net · escplus.es · eurofestivalnews.com · europasur.es · eurovisionireland.net · eurovoix.com · formulatv.com · granadahoy.com · imusicfun.it · jijisake.com · larazon.es · malagahoy.es · marcelrizzo.blogosfera.uol.com.br · ocio.diarioinformacion.com · ocio.farodevigo.es · ocio.lne.es · web.eldia.es

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