🕊️ The Dora 2026 semi-final results are in, and the final eight artists have been chosen to compete for the Croatian representation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026! But here's where it gets interesting: the show's hosts, Barbara Kolar, Duško Čurlić, Ivan Vukušić, and Iva Šulentić, had a surprise in store for the audience. Alongside the contest performances, Luka Nižetić took the stage to perform a compilation of his five Dora entries, adding a unique twist to the evening.
The second semi-final saw 12 artists battle it out for the last eight spots in the final. The results were as follows:
Artist
Song
Result
Ritam Noir
"Profumi di mare" (Scents of the sea)
Finalist
Irma
"Ni traga" (Not a trace)
Finalist
Gabrijel Ivić
"Light Up"
Zevin
"My Mind"
Ivan Sever
"Crying Eyes"
Lana Mandarić
"Tama" (Darkness)
Finalist
Stela Rade
"Nema te" (You're gone)
Finalist
Devin
"Over Me"
Finalist
Kandžija
"3 ujutro" (3 a.m.)
Marko Kutlić
"Neotuđivo" (Inalienable)
Finalist
Sergej
"Scream"
Finalist
Lara Demarin
"Mantra"
Finalist
The qualifiers from the first semi-final, Lima Len and Ananda, will join these eight in the final. But here's the twist: the show's hosts revealed that the final will feature a unique performance from a surprise guest, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition.
The winner of Dora 2026 will represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. With such a strong field of artists, the competition is sure to be fierce. Who will rise to the top and claim the title? Stay tuned to find out!
But here's where it gets controversial... The choice of guest performer and the surprise twist in the final could spark debate among fans. What do you think? Will it enhance the show or take away from the competition? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
