RTP has revealed the running order for the Grand Final of Festival da Canção 2026, set to take place on March 7 in Lisbon.
Running order
| Place | Artist | Song |
| 1. | Bandidos do Cante | “Rosa“ |
| 2. | João Ribeiro | “Canção de Querer“ |
| 3. | André Amaro | “Dá-me a Tua Mão“ |
| 4. | Gonçalo Gomes | “Doce Ilusão“ |
| 5. | Marquise | “Chuva“ |
| 6. | Evaya | “Sprint“ |
| 7. | Sandrino | “Disposta a tudo“ |
| 8. | Nunca Mates o Mandarim | “Fumo“ |
| 9. | Silvana Peres | “Não tem fim“ |
| 10. | Dinis Mota | “Jurei“ |
The Grand Final will take place on March 7 and will be broadcast live on RTP1, RTP Internacional and RTP Play.
Portugal’s Eurovision journey
Portugal debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest with António Calvário’s “Oração” in 1964. Since then, Portugal has participated in the competition 55 times – appearing in the final 46 times. Their only win in the competition came in 2017 with Salvador Sobral, performing his heart-wrenching song “Amar Pelos Dois”.
Portugal’s most recent participation was with NAPA with the song “Deslocado”. The band managed to qualify for the Grand Final, and once there, they finished in 21st place. They received a total of 50 points, of which 37 points came from the jur,y and 13 points came from the televote.
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