Söngvakeppnin Semi-Final 2 began with an energetic performance by Ragga Gísla. The show was hosted by Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir, Siggi Gunnars, and Unnsteinn Manuel Stefánsson. Ragnhildur wore a sparkling silver crop top and pants, Siggi wore a black suit and bow tie, and Unnsteinn was dressed in a magenta suit.
The first performer of the night was Úlfar, who performed "Betri maður" (Impossible). His staging included chairs in different orientations, like Greece's "Die Together" from 2022. He wore a black leather outfit with teal arm sleeves and was joined by three backing dancers. Úlfar's performance was excellent, and his ballad was accompanied by a pop-flavoured backing track that did not distract from his vocals.
Kristín Sesselja performed "Óbyggðir" (Terrified) second. Her staging was dark, with blues and greys shown on screens behind her, and she was dressed in a white tulle dress with see-through sleeves. She was joined by a cellist and two violin players and played a green Stratocaster halfway through the performance. The background changed to a nebula effect towards the end, elevating the song to its climax. Although Kristín's vocal performance was lacking in parts, it was an excellent performance overall.
Langi Seli og Skuggarnir performed "OK" third. The postcard showed the three performers sat in a café, drinking coffee, and playing cards while discussing their entry. The song was a textbook rockabilly number, and their staging included two large red-light letters spelling "OK." They had good stage presence, and the chorus hook was catchy.
Silja Rós & Kjalar performed "Ég styð þína braut" (Together We Grow) fourth. Their staging was simple, with shots focusing on each performer and then showing them together. The only stage effects were the use of a smoke machine and screens showing broken glass floating up and down. Silja Rós wore a white jumpsuit with cascading fringe detailing, and Kjalar wore a partially see-through white shirt and black leather pants. Their ballad was a compelling blend of Silja's higher vocal quality and Kjalar's deep vocal quality.
Sigga Ózk performed "Gleyma þér og dansa" (Dancing Lonely) last. The camera visual effects showed the video in a 4:3 aspect ratio, reminiscent of a VHS tape being played. She wore a red dress with short skirt and see-through tights, and her hair was styled in an 80s fashion with a small scrunchy. She was joined by four backup dancers, and her upbeat pop song was fun and well-performed.
After the ad break, Ragnhildur, Siggi, and Unnsteinn returned. Siggi wore a dress like that of Hera Bjork, Ragnhildur transformed into a member of Hatari, and Unnsteinn performed an upbeat electronic dance track. They covered "Tell Me", from August & Telma, the Icelandic entry to the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest, and were joined on stage by Hermigervill and a female vocalist named Gugusar.
The show ended with the announcement of the two finalists, Sigga Ózk and Langi Seli og Skuggarnir. The wildcard entry was also announced being Celebs who performed in Semi-Final 1.