Germany Reveals the Nine Acts Competing in Das Deutsche Finale 2026
Germany has officially entered Eurovision mode. Südwestrundfunk has revealed the nine acts competing in Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026, the show that will decide who carries the German flag at the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
The final takes place on 28 February, which means Germany is locking in its choice early enough for fans to either feel reassured or deeply stressed. Possibly both.
Nine artists. One ticket. Zero room for indifference.
The Nine Acts Germany Will Be Judging (and Rejudging)
Here is the full line-up, ready to be ranked, debated and prematurely declared “underrated”:
- BELA – Herz
- Dreamboys The Band – Jeanie
- Laura Nahr – Wonderland
- Malou Lovis – when I’m with you
- Molly Sue – Optimist (Ha Ha Ha)
- MYLE – A OK
- Ragazzki – Ciao Ragazzki
- Sarah Engels – Fire
- wavvyboi – black glitter
There is pop. There is indie. There are titles that feel very serious and others that feel like they already know they will be quoted out of context. Germany has not committed to one lane here, which is either strategic brilliance or an invitation to chaos.
How Germany Got Here (Without the Usual Noise)
This year’s selection did not start with a single televised show and a dramatic envelope. Instead, Germany went the long way around.
The process began with songwriting camps, followed by shortlisting, evaluation by music industry professionals, an international jury and audience jurors. In other words, a lot of listening, filtering and decision-making before anyone even saw a stage.
By the time these nine acts were chosen, the work was already done. What remains now is the part everyone actually watches.
Why This Final Feels Different
There is something quietly interesting about this line-up. It is compact. Focused. No endless heats. No sprawling semi-final marathon. Just nine songs, one night, and a very clear outcome.
Germany is not looking for novelty for novelty’s sake. It looks like it is trying to find something that can travel well, land clearly and still feel like a contemporary German choice rather than a compromise.
Whether that works in Vienna is another question. But at least the intention feels visible.
One Night, One Decision
On 28 February, one of these nine acts will win Das Deutsche Finale 2026 and earn the right to represent Germany in Vienna.
Until then, expect playlists, hot takes, calm analysis that quickly stops being calm, and at least one song everyone dismisses before suddenly loving live.
Germany has made its move.
Now comes the part where everyone else decides what it means.
Source: Eurovision.de
