Armenia made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 and has since participated and broadcast multiple Eurovision family contests.
Armenia in Eurovision
Armenia became eligible to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest in July 2005, and debuted in the contest in 2006. Armenia has participated nearly annually, only missing the 2012 and 2021 contests. Armenia’s results are as follows:
- 2006 – André – “Without Your Love” – 8th – 129 points
- 2007 – Hayko – “Anytime You Need” – 8th – 138 points
- 2008 – Sirusho – “Qélé, Qélé” – 4th – 199 points
- 2009 – Inga and Anush – “Jan Jan” – 10th – 92 points
- 2010 – Eva Rivas – “Apricot Stone” – 7th – 141 points
- 2011 – Emmy – “Boom Boom” – 12th in the Semi-Final – 54 points
- 2013 – Dorinas – “Lonely Planet” – 18th – 41 points
- 2014 – Aram Mp3 – “Not Alone” – 4th – 174 points
- 2015 – Genealogy – “Face the Shadow” – 16th – 34 points
- 2016 – Iveta Mukuchyan – “LoveWave” – 7th – 249 points
- 2017 – Artsvik – “Fly with Me” – 18th – 79 points
- 2018 – Sevak Khanagyan – “Qami” – 15th in the Semi-Final – 79 points
- 2019 – Srbuk – “Walking Out” – 16th in the Semi-Final – 49 points
- 2020 – Athena Manoukian – “Chains on You” – Contest cancelled due to COVID-19
- 2022 – Rosa Linn – “Snap” – 20th – 61 points
- 2023 – Brunette – “Future Lover” – 14th – 122 points
- 2024 – Ladaniva – “Jako” – 8th – 183 points
- 2025 – Parg – “Survivor” – 20th – 72 points
- 2026 – Simón – “Paloma Rumba” – 14th in the Semi-Final – 49 points
Armenia also broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005 but in 2021 failed to broadcast the contest for the first time since its debut in the contest.
Armenia and other Eurovision family events
Armenia has participated in three of the other competitive Eurovision Contests, as well as some non-competitive shows.
Eurovision Dance Contest
The Eurovision Dance Contest was held in 2007 and 2008, while Armenia did not participate in the competition, they aired both editions of the competition.
Eurovision Magic Circus Show
Armenia participated in the 3rd edition of the Eurovision Magic Circus Show in 2012. The event was held between 2010 and 2012, featuring children aged between 6 and 15 years old. The competition was hosted by the Swiss broadcaster RTS and took place in a circus tent of Circus Pajazzo in Chêne-Bougeries.
Armenia’s participants in the show were:
- Milena – Acrobatics
- Lusine – Aerial acrobatics
- Sargis & Davit – Acrobatics
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Eurovision Young Dancers
Armenia has participated twice in Eurovision Young Dancers, it made its debut in a Eurovision contest when it participated in the 2003 contest in Amsterdam. Avetik Karapetyan represented Armenia in the contest but did not qualify for the final. Armenia returned in 2013 represented by Vahagn Margaryan, but did not progress to the final duel.
Eurovision Young Musicians
Armenia made its debut in the contest in 2012 when the contest took place in Vienna, Austria. They would return to the competition twelve years later in 2024, with it being announced that Yerevan would host the 2026 contest.
Armenia’s results in the contest are:
- 2012 – Narek Kazazyan (Kanon) – 3rd
- 2024 – Hayk Hekekyan (Oboe)
- 2026 (Host) – Elen Virabyan (Flute) – 3rd
AMPTV aired the contest in 2010 live ahead of its debut in 2012.
Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Armenia made its debut in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2007, and has won and hosted the contest twice. Armenia’s latest victory came in 2021 and saw AMPTV host the 20th edition of the contest in Yerevan.
- 2007 – Arevik – “Erazanq” – 2nd – 136 points
- 2008 – Monica Manucharova – “Im ergi hnchyune” – 8th – 59 points
- 2009 – Laura Hayrapetyan – “Barcelona” – 2nd – 116 points
- 2010 – Vladimir Arzumanyan – “Mama” – 1st – 120 points
- 2011 – Dalita – “Welcome to Armenia” – 5th – 85 points
- 2012 – Compass Band – “Sweetie Baby” – 3rd – 98 points
- 2013 – Monika – “Choco-Factory” – 6th – 69 points
- 2014 – Betty – “People of the Sun” – 3rd – 146 points
- 2015 – Mika – “Love” – 2nd – 176 points
- 2016 – Anahit and Mary – “Tarber” – 2nd – 232 points
- 2017 – Misha – “Boomerang” – 6th – 148 points
- 2018 – L.E.V.O.N – “L.E.V.O.N” – 9th – 125 points
- 2019 – Karina Ignatyan – “Colours of Your Dream” – 9th – 115 points
- 2020 – Maléna – “Why” – Withdrawn
- 2021 – Maléna – “Qami Qami” – 1st – 224 points
- 2022 – Nare – “Dance!” – 2nd – 180 points
- 2023 – Yan Girls – “Do It My Way” – 3rd – 180 points
- 2024 – Leo – “Cosmic Friend” – 8th – 125 points
- 2025 – Albert – “Brave Heart” – 4th – 175 points
Other Programs
The following shows were broadcast by AMPTV of Armenia:
- Eurovision Europe Shine a Light – 2020
During the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and Eurovision family of events over fifty countries have competed, but there are more countries eligible or interested in participating. Find out more here.