Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Giò Forma designed the stage for the 24th Junior Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali on 24 October 2026.

Developed around the theme Join the Festa, the project translates the energy of Malta’s traditional village celebrations into a contemporary television environment. Colourful façades, balconies, illuminated decorations and the atmosphere of Maltese streets become part of a stage language shaped by architecture, light, music and movement.

At the centre of the arena, a circular performance space brings the young artists closer to the audience and creates multiple perspectives for the live broadcast. Curved scenic forms, layered lighting and large digital surfaces extend around the stage, transforming the MFCC into a vibrant festa square.

The flexible layout allows each delegation to create its own visual world through video content, lighting, choreography and colour, while the architectural identity of Malta remains present throughout the show. From the brightness and anticipation of daytime celebrations to the illuminated energy of the night, the stage evolves continuously across the performances.

The design brings together the collective spirit of the Maltese festa and the international character of Junior Eurovision, creating a shared space for music, friendship and celebration.

Head of Show Gordon Bonello
Executive Production by Keith Chetcuti and Charles Dalli
Head of Contest Marvin Dietmann
Photography by Corinne Cumming / EBU