Ahead of the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali, we our taking a look at the best entries from participating countries – past and present.

Kazakhstan participated at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on five occasions, between 2018 and 2022. Kazakhstan’s best participation came in 2019 and 2020. In 2019, when Yerzhan Maksim finished in 2nd place, after performing “Armanyńnan qalma”, with 227 points.

In 2020, when Karakat Bashanova finished in 2nd place, after performing “Forever”, with 152 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & YouTube/EBU