Ēnā
| "Ēnā" | ||||
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| Single by Atvara | ||||
| Language | Latvian | |||
| English title | "In the shade" | |||
| Released | 27 November 2025 | |||
| Length | 2:53 | |||
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"Ēnā" (transl. "In the shade") is a song by Latvian singer Atvara. It was written by Atvara herself alongside Jānis "JJ Lush" Jačmenkins, with production handled by Jačmenkins. The song was released on 27 November 2025 and will represent Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Supernova 2026
Supernova 2026 was the eleventh edition of the national final format used to select Latvia's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition commenced on 31 January 2026 and concluded with a final on 14 February 2026. All shows took place at the Riga Film Studio in Riga. The competition was broadcast on LTV1, online via the streaming platform Replay.lv, the broadcaster's official website lsm.lv, and via radio on Latvijas Radio 5.[1][2] The format of the competition consisted of three shows: two semi-finals and a final. The two semi-finals, held on 31 January and 7 February 2026, each featured twelve competing entries from which the top five advanced to the final. The final, held on 14 February 2026, selected the Latvian entry for Vienna from the remaining ten entries. Results during the semi-final and final shows were determined by the 50/50 combination of votes from a jury panel and a public vote.[3][4] Viewers were able to vote via SMS and online through the official LSM website.[5]
On 20 November 2025, Atvara was confirmed among the artists participating in the 11th edition of Supernova, the Latvian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song Ēnā.[6] After advancing to the second semi-final,[7] she won the final victory on 14 February 2026, thus acquiring the right to represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria.[8][9]
At Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, and will consist of two semi-finals to be held on the respective dates of 12 and 14 May and the final on 16 May 2026.[10] During the allocation draw held on 12 January 2026, Latvia was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the second half of the show.[11]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Latvia Airplay (LaIPA)[12] | 13 |
| Latvia Domestic Airplay (LaIPA)[13] | 1 |
| Latvia Streaming (LaIPA)[14] | 1 |
| Latvia Domestic Streaming (LaIPA)[14] | 1 |
References
- ^ "Dziesmu konkurss «Supernova» notiks Rīgas Kinostudijā. Sākusies biļešu tirdzniecība". www.lsm.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (2026-01-28). "🇱🇻 Latvia: LSM Reveals Three Hosts for Supernova 2026". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ^ Conte, Davide (2025-08-01). "🇱🇻 Latvia: Supernova 2026 Format Announced". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "Dziesmu konkurss «Supernova» notiks Rīgas Kinostudijā. Sākusies biļešu tirdzniecība". www.lsm.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "Ar SMS un tiešsaistē. Kā balsot «Supernovā»?". www.lsm.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ^ Davide Conte (20 November 2025). "Latvia: Supernova 2026 Participants Revealed". Eurovoix. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ Davide Conte (7 February 2026). "Latvia: Supernova 2026 Semi-Final Two Results". Eurovoix. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ Neil Farren (14 February 2026). "Latvia: Atvara to Eurovision 2026". Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "'Supernova' winner Atvara is heading to Vienna for Latvia". eurovision.com. Eurovision Song Contest.
- ^ "Vienna announced as host city for Eurovision Song Contest 2026". The Guardian. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ "Vienna 2026: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision.tv (Press release). European Broadcasting Union. 12 January 2026. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ "Kā Latvijas mūzikas topā ierindojas "Supernovas" dziesmas?" [How do Supernova songs perform in the Latvian music charts?] (in Latvian). TV Net. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "Latvijas mūzikas topā līderpozīcijas saglabā ilgstošie favorīti" [Long-standing favorites maintain leading positions in Latvian music charts] (in Latvian). TV Net. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Kā Latvijas mūzikas topā ierindojas "Supernovas" dziesmas?" [How do Supernova songs perform in the Latvian music charts?] (in Latvian). TV Net. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.