The final selection show of the season came courtesy of Portugal. And now, a new Eurovision star has emerged at the grand final of Festival da Canção 2025.
There were 12 acts still in the running for the trip to Basel. After all the votes were counted, hosts Filomena Cautela and Vasco Palmeirim revealed that it was NAPA who had secured the ticket. The band will perform “Deslocado” at Eurovision in May.
NAPA tied for first place with Diana Vilarinho. However, since the group earned more votes from the public, they were crowned the winners.
Festival da Canção 2025: Grand final results
The winner was determined by a 50:50 split between seven regional juries and the public voting.
Jury votes
- Diana Vilarinho – 12 points
- Jéssica Pina – 10 points
- Fernando Daniel – 8 points
- Napa – 7 points
- Margarida Campelo – 6 points
- JOSH – 5 points
- Emmy Curl – 4 points
- Marco Rodrigues – 3 points
- Bombazine – 2 points
- Peculiar – 1 point
- Henka – 0 points
- Bluay – 0 points
Public votes
- Henka – 12 points
- Napa – 10 points
- Fernando Daniel – 8 points
- JOSH – 7 points
- Bombazine – 6 points
- Diana Vilarinho – 5 points
- Marco Rodrigues – 4 points
- Peculiar – 3 points
- Jéssica Pina – 2 points
- Bluay – 1 point
- Margarida Campelo – 0 points
- Emmy Curl – 0 points
Overall results
- Napa – 17 points
- Diana Vilarinho – 17 points
- Fernando Daniel – 16 points
- Henka – 12 points
- JOSH – 12 points
- Jéssica Pina – 12 points
- Bombazine – 8 points
- Marco Rodrigues – 7 points
- Margarida Campelo – 6 points
- Peculiar – 4 points
- Emmy Curl – 4 points
- Bluay – 1 point
What do you think of Festival da Canção 2025? Does Portugal have a strong option for Eurovision 2025? Share all your thoughts in the comments below.
I have to be honest… I didn’t really notice them until the final. I thought Josh was going to win. But I have to say that Napa bring a fresh and soothing touch, packed with nostalgia, catchy melodies and beautiful vocals. It’s a song for the summer and for all those that are living far from home! After listening to it several times I am simply addicted to it! I am proud of this choice!
This is a WONDERFUL song!
Last one, this season went fast.
All songs in Festival da Canção 2025 were of high quality, so I’m not disappointed that Napa won. It’s a very sweet song with amazing vocals and beautiful instrumental melodies and chords. Sad to see so many harsh and hurtful messages from people who wanted other acts to win Festival da Canção 2025. I’m rooting for them ??
I like
Oh Portugal! I was so excited, you had such great entries this year that could give you a safe TOP 5 … and you chose this??????
Sorry, Big NO for me.
FdC should imho switch to a system where they used the full jury scores plus the percentage of televotes converted to points. I think Melfest uses that system? According to my calculation, if such a system had been used this year Henka would have won with 139 points and Napa would have come second with 124.
Henka’s song was great but 20 years too late for Eurovision. And the lyrics… little depth and quality
The voting system in FcD is design for accidents like this. With only so few points being given out. The risk of ties and weird choice of winners is high.
That said. I really like this song ! ??
100% NQ. bye Portugal
Can’t disagree.
I think Deslocado is just “ok”. It’s not so “ok” its good like Mila. But I expect a Non-Qualify for Portugal
Deslocado just reached 1 on Spotify in Portugal.
Portuguese fans being mad while locals are consuming the song.
Interesting
I don’t remember a similar case.
Like a quality well written song. that it’s also having commercial success among locals being this underrated by fans.
Oh Portugal… What have you done…This is not it
Like most people, I did not see this coming. Tbh I hardly remembered this song at all. It’s not bad; there are no bad songs in Festival da Canção. It’s chill and charming. But I do think Portugal had options that were more competitive in Eurovision. Well most people weren’t very hopeful for the Black Mamba either so maybe, if Napa stage this like those guys did, they might do OK. I’m not terribly hopeful though.
Love is on my side was a GREAT song. Maybe the best song Portugal has sent EVER to Eurovision
I agree! However, pre-Eurovision most people were pessimistic about their chances of qualifying.
Really like this!
Oh, come on guys: after hearing it better, it is quite nice. I agree that I HATE the way it was chosen, and it is my 7th or even 8th choice of this NF…. But it is still much better than most of the songs already chosen by other countries
I didn’t see this one coming.
My personal favourites were Fernando, Diana and Margarida.
I think this will struggle to qualify but really happy Portugal are still doing their thing.
WHAT??!! How did josh only come sixth ? 5 jury points yet another terrible selection carrying on from Italy, Serbia almost the worst songs winning. What is wrong with 2025 contest, the lack of decent qualified songs is GLARING compared to the last half decade at least
I cannot see Portugal qualifying, sorry. The semifinal is 100% televoting and the song will not be preferred by Europeans and get votes. it’s more for Portuguese audiences and radio.
I respect their decision but I am angry at the PT public for not voting for a strong song like Cotovia. Huge meaning, it would have been well-received in Basel. Just one point….
I can see this qualifying, sorry. Televoters will see this as a breath of fresh air among all the gimmickry we will have to endure in the first half of semi one. A simple song, performed by lads who look as if they are enjoying themselves.
How comes this has not moved to the bottom of the betting
be patient, betting odds will be more realistic towards the end of the month.
Ok ok
Because there are really worst songs this year….
Holy Lord… I really can’t understand or relate to the song. I am sorry dear Portugal, I hoped you could send something either quality like last year or something catchy portuguese-vibe song. This song is neither of these.
Not like you to be so negative. I remember thinking the same thing about Sorbral.
He is always very negative toward the Portuguese songs.
OMG “Supertramp” to represent Portugal in Eurovision 1970 good for Portugal. Sorry 2025 🙂
The Beatles
King Conan where are you?!
Beautiful! I’ll check the lyrics, and unless they explicitly refer to orgasm or mention reproductive organs, it goes straight into my number one 🙂
I hope Portugal doesn’t get overrated again this year, like all the other years.
You mean, higher than you would rate it?
yup overrated imo
Portugal has always mopped the floor with Denmark in Eurovision and it’s not even close. By always I really mean from the ’60s onward.
I’ve never said Denmark is amazing either, but for me Portugal is probably one of the most overrated countries in Eurovision. If we look at official results alone, you could say that Denmark is better tho 😉
But this wasn’t a competition about Portugal vs Denmark. This was just me saying that I don’t hope Portugal will be overrated again this year.
That’s funny: I think Portugal is chronically underrated.
thats fair. everyone cant like the same music
Really?! Overrated? What kind of delusional world are you living in?! In recent years, Portugal appears often on the bottom of scoreboards… Overrated is definitely your ego and yourself! Every single year, many people like you underestimate and disregard this selection (FdC), often saying that is outdated, that lacks diversity and that isn’t competitive, and you are probably one of them . More than 90% of the people that are in the bubble (you also included) have absolutey lost any sensibility to music that they label as not competitive or not good or catchy enough. So, to you I say… Read more »
Thanks for your comment, Storm. Yes, God forbid, we all have different music tastes, right? When I say overrated, I’m not talking about official placements, but mostly from fans. I often think the fans overrate Portugal, but that’s just my opinion. It’s fair that you don’t think so. I like diversity in music, but it’s not usually the entries from Portugal that I find interesting .I can’t even manage to listen to all the songs that are in FdC. I only listen to a recap and then the songs that people talk a lot about – that’s enough for me.… Read more »
If anything Portugal is chronically underrated throughout all of these decades of ESC
Snooze fest
How original? Can you come with something more creative?
I think Diana Vilarinho should be the winner and therefore should represent Portugal in Eurovision. According to the rules of Festival da Cançao, in case of a tie the televote prevails. But this is not the case: televote gives 10 points to Mapa, but juries gives 12 points to Diana. What’s more, Mapa wasn’t the most voted neither by the televote neither by the jury. Instead Diana was the 12-points from the jury. RTP must rethink the unfair result of yesterday.
Don’t you find it suspicious that you got FdC rules right and they got them wrong?
quite boring …NQ
Forgettable song!! NQ!
I am so devastated, i love Portugal (both in life and at ESC) but this is just not a fortunate choice… it is boring and to me the worst pick for Portugal since 2011. I am affraid it not only wont advance to the final but it’s a strong candidate for the last place in semi. This is sad because there were good songs in the selection (i don’t know how it happened that Josh was so low, he could be easily in top 10 of judges voting at ESC). All three songs chosen last Saturday (Portugal, San Marino, Sweden)… Read more »
Couldn’t agree more. Portugal at least had decent entries unlike Italy this year for example but somehow this average nothingness won oner decent entries. The quality this year is the worst I can remember since the early 2000s. Not one post show hit this year either.
Semi Final 1 Predictions
NQs
Slovenia
Croatia
Iceland
Azerbaijan
Portugal
Belgium/ Poland might be on the line.
P.s I love Justyna but the performance is a total mess. The casuals might find it completely crazy and it can flop despite being a fave like Norway 24, Spain 23 etc (ik theyre diff genres)
stagings can be changed from national final to Eurovision. How many Eurovision staging were the same from their national file staging or changed up?
NAPA gives me Beatles vibes… So classy! I like it! I will sure vote for Portugal.
That didn’t work too well for Azerbaijan. . . .
Yeah, sleepy Beatles.
Beatles from Temu (with all respect to Temu)
Dreadful choice but Portugal has such dreary songs these last few years. No modern songs and trying to replicate Salvador.
I agree that this is a dreadful choice, but Portugal has had some amazing song these last few years! And “Grito” last year was absolutely amazing and came even top 10 in Eurovision.
Sorry, but it might not be an impactful choice. But the sound is very modern in the indie scene worldwide. Not all modern music is electronic dance music. Do you think that Sweden or Estonia is more modern?
And nothing to do with Salvador. As for past choices, they are all very different and as you know almost all on the left hand side, so much better score than many
Oof, the public favourite got 0 points from the jury? When was the last time it happened?
They didnt, that is just a conversion. But yeah, they were at the last place.
Oh, alright, thanks for clarification.
I just don’t know how Diana Vilarinho won the juri vote
Let’s be brief as I am in mourning…NQ, last in its semi with likely zero points. JOSH and Fernando you tried but Portugal was at siesta on Saturday night. Most disappointing result of the season so far. Need a Post Morten from Portuguese fans to explain this outcome when and if the shock subsides.
Ive already explained, if you want, scroll this forum
You explained from your point of view, which is totally irrelevant for the Eurovision contest. It’s not a Eurovision song and we all know what that means. It Will not appeal to anyone but the portuguese people who Spotify it or voted for it. It has no mass appeal, and if you think for a second we’ll breeze on to the final you’re out of touch with how this competition works. Also, i’m starting to think you’re with the band.
I am in shock that my favorite Josh did’nt win in Portugal. I don’t like the winning song and I don’t vote for them in may. I ask the same as the ladies who is representing UK – What the hell just happen –
i am disgusted by the comments of those who cry scandal and say that “Deslocado” is a boring and horrible song. The lyrics have an important meaning, They represent a current difficulty belonging to all of us and personally I think it was among the best songs, musically speaking, that portugal had. You often dwell on the appearance, you want the catchy song with the fun rhythm or songs that wink at the wow effect. Is music dead for you? You said the same about Lucio Corsi last month. I am disgusted. I love you Portugal!
In the end, the competition doesn’t matter. You always yell “NQ! NQ! NQ!” at everyone when it would cost you nothing to stop for a second and appreciate some quality music.
Man, I dont know enough english vocabulary to say how much right you are!
Exactly!
it’s not a “horrible song”, but i think it fails to convey the message of the lyrics. and i’m fluent in portuguese…
Lucio has a great song with great lyrics, nothing to compare with “Deslocado”. It’s outdated mainstream music made in portugal. Yes, it’s a scandal, we had to vote and pay for it, the winner of the public was Henka, not this weard garage band.
Voting is mandatory in Portugal?
It’s not the same as Lucio…Italy is in another league…!!!
Boring as hell.. sure NQ.
I’m sure ‘Deslocado’ will rise in my ranking when listening to it more, it’s a beautiful authentic song, but it didn’t give me the instant impact that ‘Grito’ and ‘Saudade, Saudade’ gave me, which is needed at Eurovision. There were also just way better options this year.
This was an absolutely obvious choice. As a context: In Portugal, there is the main part, the metropolis, which is the part located on the mainland, and there are also the islands, which are poorer areas with fewer opportunities. These guys are from one of these islands, Madeira (the island where Cristiano Ronaldo was born), but they came to live here. This song talks about saying goodbye to home, goodbye to the island. This moved us and, above all, moved the displaced students. In fact, DESLOCADO means displaced. Think about that, and go check the lyrics. I am sure it… Read more »
If you try to put the message into your heads, maybe our chances grow up, dont yall think?
Woke up to this. After Kaj and tutta l’italia…
Seriously? Having Henka, Josh and Diana in the selection?
Well even Medo wich I didn’t like and was so afraid is going to win. ..
But this song? After Conan Osiris and Sobral?
Congratulations, NQ !
(Speachless)
Go watch the lyrics, fellas! As a portuguese guy, I can say this was a pretty obvious song for us. I am gonna explain: There are the main Portugal, and there are the islands. These guys are from one of these islands (Madeira). This song is about saying goodbye to your home and going to the big city. This message have made us emotional, principally the displaced students. So, I think this was our best choice.
90% of the audience doesn’t speak Portugese.. so what’s left is an utterly boring song where nobody grabs his phone for…
Let’s talk about Cha Cha Cha, Stefania, Amar pelos dois, Zitti e Buoni… Language is not a barrier. And this is not boring, man. Give the song an oppurtunity, it deserves
Congratulations to the Portugese for serving us a lot of quality music every year, and especially for not pampering the tastes of the majority of today’s ESC audience but staying true to themselves.
The jury giving Henka 0 points while she gave an excellent performance and while she was the public’s fave shows that they’re totally out of touch and that the scoring system doesn’t work. Josh also deserved way better.
The jury didn’t really give 0 points to Henka.
The conversion of the final jury points into 0 to 12 points made it look like she didn’t receive points when in fact she did receive.
If you watched the final, you would understand it.
Exactly!
It doesn’t matter, the scoring system is what it is and they ranked her second to last or last knowing that wouldn’t give her any points.
Are you aware that without the juries Salvador Sobral would have never qualified to the FdC finals in 2017? I invite you to google the song that would have got into the finals instead of him (it is hilarious), and then say if you still think that juries should have no say at the FdC.
Portugal what did you do???
Portugal failed to pick a masterpiece in Josh who could have streamlined and got even better. Watched the whole show and jury scores were seriously all over the place and this was expressed by the presenters reactions too totally showing a lack of consistent interpretation and seemed like total personal choices or something rather than basing on objective criteria. Who knows but was surprising.
This is a mess…
This is sweet and chilled out. The vocalist gives a high quality performance as well. This is not a bad choice for Portugal
Other than Cyprus, Semi final 1 is basically complete. Here is my proposed running order for the first half:
1. Iceland
2. Slovenia
3. Ukraine
4. Estonia
5. Sweden
6. Portugal
7. Poland
Tommy and Kaj are so eating all the rest alive.
from Top 5 in the odds to somewhere in the 30s in less than a week…tell me how these Portuguese juries have ZERO clue about Eurovision…I’m pretty sure 2/3s of them have never seen it in the last 5 years.
Good for them 🙂
Ohhh Fernando 🙁
He was so furious when he lost. I died laughing