Alicja Szemplińska to Represent Poland at Eurovision 2026 with “Pray”

Alicja Szemplińska has been selected to represent Poland at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with her song, “Pray.” The decision was made by public vote, with Szemplińska receiving over 32 percent of the votes, according to reports on March 11, 2026 Pomorska.pl.

Early Career and Musical Background

Born on April 29, 2002, in Ciechanów, Poland, Alicja Szemplińska began her musical journey at a young age. She sang in a church choir and participated in numerous vocal competitions and festivals. She also received vocal training at the Maria Konopnicka County Cultural and Art Center Pomorska.pl.

Szemplińska gained wider recognition by winning the Polish television program Hit, Hit, Hurra! in 2016. She further solidified her position in the Polish music scene by winning the 10th edition of The Voice of Poland in 2019, as part of Tomson and Baron’s team from Afromental. This victory included a recording contract with Universal Music Polska Pomorska.pl.

Connection to Doda

Szemplińska’s hometown of Ciechanów is also the birthplace of Polish singer Doda. The two artists’ paths crossed early in Szemplińska’s career when Doda served as a judge in a competition where the young Alicja performed. Szemplińska recalled the experience as a significant and emotional moment from the beginning of her musical journey se.pl. She performed the song “Drzwi do kariery” at the competition se.pl.

Previous Eurovision Attempt

Alicja Szemplińska was previously selected to represent Poland at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam with the song “Empires,” receiving full marks in the Polish national final YouTube. Still, the 2020 contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Pray” and the 2026 Contest

Alicja Szemplińska will perform “Pray” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna. A video of her performance was posted on Facebook on March 8, 2026 Facebook.