Greece’s “Sing for Greece” Hits Record Viewership Since 2011 National Final
ERT announced that the final of “Sing for Greece” 2026 has set a new viewership record for Greek national finals. The show attracted 2.664 million viewers, marking the highest audience share in 15 years. It recorded a remarkable 30.5% audience share during its broadcast.
Viewer Demographics and Online Engagement
The event particularly resonated with younger demographics. Male viewers aged between 18 and 24 accounted for an impressive 74% share. Additionally, the show reached 360,000 views on the ERTFLIX platform. The hashtag #SingForGreece trended on Twitter, reflecting its strong online engagement.
Results of Sing for Greece 2026
| Artist | Song | Jury Points | Televote Points | Total Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylianos | You & I | 126 | 187 | 313 | 7th |
| D3lta | Mad About It | 51 | 621 | 672 | 6th |
| Mikay | Labyrinth | 44 | 410 | 454 | 10th |
| Marika | Daughters of the Sun (A, E, I, O, U) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13th |
| Marseaux | Hanomai (I’m lost) | 18 | 143 | 161 | 3rd |
| Good Job Nicky | Dark Side of the Moon | 13 | 203 | 216 | 2nd |
| Koza Mostra | Bulletproof | 5 | 99 | 104 | 9th |
| Stefi | Europa | 11 | 112 | 123 | 12th |
| Rosanna Mailan | Alma (Soul) | 0 | 221 | 221 | 11th |
| Evangelia | Parea (Friends) | 12 | 224 | 236 | 4th |
| Zaf | Asteio (Joke) | 13 | 102 | 115 | 35th |
| Akylas | Ferto (Bring it) | 24 | 448 | 472 | 1st |
| Leroybroughtflowers | Sabotage! | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14th |
| Alexandra Sieti | The Other Side | 98 | 178 | 276 | 8th |
Akylas will represent Greece at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. He is set to perform in the first semi-final on May 12.
Historical Context of Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
Greece made its Eurovision debut in 1974 with the entry by Marinella, finishing in 11th place. The country achieved its first top-five finish in 1977 with the group featuring Paschalis, Marianna, Robert, and Bessy. In 2001, Antique’s hit “I Would Die For You” secured Greece’s first top-three placement. Greece’s only Eurovision victory came in 2005 when Helena Paparizou won with “My Number One,” earning 230 points.
The success of “Sing for Greece” 2026 reflects a renewed enthusiasm for the competition and highlights Greece’s cultural engagement in the Eurovision Song Contest.
