Lithuania’s national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is underway, with 40 artists competing for the chance to represent the nation in vienna [[2]]. The selection process, hosted by Gabrielė Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė-Dambrauskė, is garnering attention not only for the musical competition but also for a unique fashion statement made by host Martirosian [[3]]. Martirosian’s gown, crafted from fabric sourced during a trip to Oman with her rally-driver partner, is adding a distinctive flair to this year’s programme.
The Lithuanian national selection process for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is currently underway, led by hosts Gabrielė Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė-Dambrauskė, with Kernagytė-Dambrauskė joining the team for the first time.
Martirosian’s gown has drawn significant attention during this year’s competition, as the fabric was sourced directly from Oman.
She and her partner, Vaidotas Žala, acquired the material during a vacation in Oman prior to Žala’s stage win in the Dakar rally.
Martirosian detailed the creation of the dress on her Instagram account.
She shared a video showcasing her selection of the fabric in a store.
The chosen material is a black fabric adorned with intricate gold detailing, which Martirosian entrusted to designer Odeta Strasevičūtė.
“We’ve nicknamed this dress ‘Miss Oman.’ Before Dakar, we traveled to Oman and, along with the dates, I brought back fabrics for the Eurovision dresses,” she wrote alongside the post.
This year’s national selection features 40 entries vying for the opportunity to represent Lithuania at the 2026 Eurovision contest, which will be held in Vienna, Austria.
The lineup includes both established artists and emerging performers.
The selection process is structured around five semi-finals, after which the finalists will be determined. The ultimate decision rests with a combination of viewer votes and a judging panel.
The grand final of the national selection is scheduled for February 27 at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius.
Lithuania is currently in the midst of its national selection process for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, a popular cultural event that draws international attention. The competition provides a platform for emerging and established artists, and the selection process itself is a notable event within the country.
Host Gabrielė Martirosian has been making headlines not only for her role in the competition but also for her unique fashion choice: a gown crafted from fabric sourced during a trip to Oman with her partner, rally driver Vaidotas Žala. Martirosian shared details of the dress’s creation on Instagram, revealing that she collaborated with designer Odeta Strasevičūtė to bring her vision to life.
The dress, affectionately dubbed “Miss Oman” by Martirosian, features a striking combination of black fabric and intricate gold detailing. The selection process itself involves five semi-finals, culminating in a grand final on February 27 at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius, where both public votes and a judging panel will determine Lithuania’s representative for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. A total of 40 artists are competing for the coveted spot.
