Croatia has selected its representatives for the upcoming edition of Eurosong – this year’s winners of the DORA contest are the members of LELEK, who will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Their winning entry impressed both the audience and the jury with its powerful blend of contemporary pop production and emotionally charged performance.
During Dora, LELEK stood out with a striking stage presence, distinctive visual identity and a clear artistic vision. Their winning song explores themes of inner strength, identity and breaking free from imposed expectations. Sonically, it balances modern radio-friendly elements with subtle ethno-inspired touches, giving it a recognizable regional flavor. This fusion of contemporary sound and emotional depth proved to be a winning formula.
Winners of DORA, Eurovision song contest, group LELEK, winning performance, photo: HRT YT printscreen
The public response was overwhelmingly positive, with social media quickly filling with messages of support and anticipation ahead of Eurovision. For LELEK, the Dora victory marks a significant milestone and confirms that there is space on the Croatian music scene for bold, author-driven projects that push beyond mainstream pop conventions.
As preparations begin for the Eurovision stage, LELEK will aim to translate the energy and emotion of their winning performance to an international audience. Judging by the reactions so far, Croatia has a strong and compelling contender this year.
DORA 2026 | LELEK - ANDROMEDA | WINNING PERFORMANCE - HRT
