Not only the participants of the qualifying or semi-final stages, but also those who get to the finals or even win, cannot count on a payment. The competition does not provide a monetary prize – the winners receive a statuette, and the greatest value for them is the opportunity to gain international fame, which often becomes the beginning of further development of a musical career.
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Taking part in Eurovision costs a fortune. Artists don't earn a penny
Although performers do not receive direct remuneration for their performance, participation in Eurovision involves significant costs for public broadcasters. In 2024, Poland had to allocate approximately PLN 220,000. euros only for the participation fee in the competition. Additionally, there are expenses related to preparing the set, designing and making costumes, providing accommodation for the entire delegation, as well as paying the technical and production teams. As a result, the total financial outlays incurred by the country participating in Eurovision amount to several hundred thousand euros.
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Alicja Szemplińska qualified for the final stage of Eurovision 2026 with the song “Pray”. Her presentation was well received by the audience, and the sparse stage setting was intended to highlight the strength and emotionality of her voice. The final concert of Eurovision 2026 will be broadcast on Saturday, May 16 at 9 p.m. Polish time on TVP1.
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The Polish representative will appear on stage for the 18th time, i.e. at the end of the evening. Her performance is scheduled for around 10:40 p.m., but the exact time may change slightly depending on the course of the show.
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