Senhit and Boy George to Represent San Marino at Eurovision 2026
San Marino has selected Senhit and Boy George to represent the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with their song “Superstar.” The duo won the Dreaming San Marino Song Contest 2026, the country’s national selection competition, held at the Nuovo Teatro di Dogana on March 7, 2026.
Dreaming San Marino Song Contest 2026
The competition, broadcast live, featured 21 artists competing for the chance to represent San Marino. More than 800 artists initially submitted entries to RTV San Marino. The final was hosted by Simona Ventura, a veteran Italian TV presenter.
The voting was determined by an expert jury. Senhit and Boy George emerged victorious, beating out finalists including Kelly Joyce, Paolo Belli, Inis Neziri, and Maya Azucena.
Senhit’s Eurovision History
This marks Senhit’s fourth time representing San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest. She previously competed in 2011 with “Stand By,” finishing 16th in the semi-final. She returned in 2020 with “Freaky” and again in 2021 with “Adrenalina” featuring Flo Rida, placing 22nd in the latter year.
Boy George’s Involvement
Notably, Boy George was not present on stage with Senhit during the live performance of “Superstar” at the Dreaming San Marino Song Contest final.
San Marino at Eurovision
San Marino has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest every year since its debut in 2008, with the exceptions of 2009 and 2010. The nation has reached the final four times. The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna, and Senhit and Boy George will compete in the first semi-final, hoping to secure a place in the Grand Final on May 16th at the Wiener Stadthalle.
Award Recognitions
RTV San Marino also presented several awards prior to announcing the winner:
- Pellegrina Pibigas – “Il Giorno Che”: “Ludovico di Meo” Press Award.
- Dolcenera – “My Love”: Critics’ award by quality jury and “SIAE” award for best lyrics.
- Maya Azucena – “My Sin”: “Dreaming San Marino Rispariamo Casa” award for best new artist.
- Rosa Chemical – “Mammamì”: “Titano Style” fashion award.
“Superstar” Lyrics Snippet
The song “Superstar” features lyrics such as:
“All the boys in the back / Wearing black / Lookin’ like they’re up to somethin’ / All the girls on the floor / Lookin’ for something more / Like it’s all or nothing.”