Alicja to Represent Poland at Eurovision 2026 with “Pray”
Poland has selected Alicja Szemplińska, known professionally as ALICJA, to represent the nation at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May. The announcement came on Sunday, March 8th, during the morning program Pytanie na Śniadanie on TVP 2.
A Landslide Victory for “Pray”
ALICJA secured her spot with the song “Pray,” winning the Finał Polskich Kwalifikacji, the Polish national final. The victory was decisive, with “Pray” receiving almost a third of all votes cast by the Polish public via the TVP VOD app and SMS voting. The song was composed by ALICJA herself, alongside Weronika Gabryelczyk and Sinclair Alan Malcolm.
Alicja’s Journey to Eurovision
Alicja is no stranger to the Eurovision stage. She previously won the Polish national selection program, Szansa na Sukces 2020, with the song “Empires,” but the 2020 contest was ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She rose to prominence after winning the Polish talent show The Voice of Poland in 2019, as part of singer Tomson and Baron’s team from the band Afromental.
Since then, ALICJA has continued to build her music career, releasing singles like “Gdzieś” and “Pusto” and performing at various televised music events and festivals in Poland.
Poland’s Eurovision History
Poland has been participating in the Eurovision Song Contest since 1994, with a notable second-place finish in its debut year. Over 27 participations, Poland has reached the top ten three times. Since the introduction of the semi-final system in 2004, Poland has qualified for the Grand Final nine times.
The Polish public solely determined the 2026 entry, demonstrating a strong commitment to audience participation in the selection process.
“Pray”: A Song of Personal Journey and Faith
“Pray” is described as a deeply personal song reflecting an artist’s journey, faith in their dreams, and the act of praying for those dreams to arrive true. It symbolizes a moment of readiness for change, marking the closure of one chapter and the opening of another in ALICJA’s life, both emotionally and musically.
ALICJA will perform “Pray” in the Second Half of the First Semi-Final on Tuesday, May 12th.
FAQ
What is the song ALICJA will perform at Eurovision 2026?
ALICJA will perform the song “Pray.”
Who wrote “Pray”?
“Pray” was written by Alicja Szemplińska, Sinclair Alan Malcolm, and Weronika Gabryelczyk.
When is the Eurovision Song Contest 2026?
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will be held in May. ALICJA will perform in the First Semi-Final on May 12th.
Has ALICJA represented Poland at Eurovision before?
ALICJA was selected to represent Poland in 2020, but the contest was cancelled.
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