RTP released “Alma”, the song composed Salvador Rio, winner of The Voice Kids, which will represent Portugal in the Junior Eurovision 2026, scheduled for October. The theme was composed by Diogo Piçarra.
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23/09/2026
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A RTP released, this Wednesday, the song that will represent Portugal in the 24th edition of the Eurovision Junior Song Contest (JESC), in October. “Alma” is played by Salvador Rio, who won the talent program The Voice Kids Portugal 2026.
The song was composed by Diogo Piçarra and “explores the feelings of love and longing that are inside of us even when we are away from the person we love”.
“With ‘Alma’, Portugal reaffirms its commitment to give rise to young talents that unite emotion, tradition and contemporary creativity”, reads in a statement sent to the essays.
Listen and watch the video for “Alma” below:
Salvador Rio is 12 and lives with his parents and his dog, Paco. He has been singing since he was four years old and began singing lessons about a year ago, now feeling “more prepared than ever” to face the European stage.
“ When he grows up, he wants to be an actor or singer and already has some experience, having made ads, doubles for characters like Peter Pan and participated in TV series, currently being part of the fixed cast of a soap opera ", highlighted RTP.
The 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision will take place on 24 October in Malta. This will be the 11th time our country participates in the festival for children under 14 years of age, after its debut in 2006. Portugal was absent from the competition between 2008 and 2016.