Eurovision 2026: Romania, represented by Alexandra Căpitănescu and the song "Choke Me", enters today in the second semifinal of the competition

Romania will take the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Thursday, May 14, in the second semifinal, having the contest number 03. The country's representative, Alexandra Căpitănescu, will perform the song 'Choke Me' at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna.

In this semifinal, 15 countries will participate, of which only 10 will qualify for the Grand Final on May 16. The public in Romania can vote via SMS or online, but cannot vote for their own representative.

Alexandra, winner of the Eurovision National Selection 2026 and the show 'The Voice of Romania', combines an academic profile in physics with a rising music career. The song 'Choke Me' addresses themes of emotional pressure and vulnerability, encouraging awareness and overcoming personal limits.

The semifinal and final will be broadcast on TVR 1.