Eurovision 2026: First rehearsals for Cyprus, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, Albania, Malta, and Norway held in Vienna

Eurovision 2024: A First Look at the Rehearsals

The first dress rehearsals for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest are underway, revealing the staging, costumes, and visual concepts for this year’s entries. Here is a breakdown of the key creative decisions from several delegations.

Antigoni performed "JALLA" on a large table, flanked by four dancers. The staging is defined by a glowing LED strip table runner and a backdrop of giant blue pillars. The artist wore a short white beaded dress.

The performance centers on a dynamic, table-top choreography, with a modern, sleek aesthetic.

The Latvian delegation’s performance for "Atvara" is a scaled-up version of its national final staging. The most notable change is on the artist's costume: the gems have increased in number, now extending to the waist and left arm.

Søren started the performance in black leather trousers and an aquamarine silk chiffon shirt. The key moment comes when the shirt is ripped off, revealing a black mesh top. As the song progresses, red tube lights inside a box intensify, culminating in pyro and graphics of fire at the end.

Delta Goodrem performed "Eclipse" in a gown featuring approximately 7,000 Swarovski crystals, accompanied by a harpist. The staging transitions from a moon to a sun theme, featuring a unique pyro effect exclusive to Australia. The performance is designed to reference Vienna’s musical heritage and marks the 70th Eurovision.

LELÉKA performed with bandura player Yaroslav Dzhus on stage. The staging includes a white catwalk. A dramatic moment occurs after the first chorus, when the stage goes dark before color returns. She wore a white dress over white trousers.

Alis performed "Nân" starting on his knees in a black shimmering outfit. Graphics show a crowd of women in traditional Albanian costume and sons singing. English subtitles will be displayed during the broadcast to ensure the narrative is understood.

AIDAN performed "Bella" using a large arched structure representing architectural design. A zoetrope effect shows a dancer, and rose petals appear via steadicam. He wore archival Versace and cowboy boots. The final minute is one continuous shot, a technically ambitious choice.

JONAS LOVV performed with high-waisted pants featuring 90 diamond-shaped panels of black leather and sequins. He performed without a top. Red lights were raised and lowered throughout the performance, which ends with pyro and a final pose with backlighting.

All images are provided by the EBU. Rehearsal details come from the Eurovision live blog.