Germany has officially locked in the date for its search for the country’s next Eurovision representative. The national final, “Eurovision Song Contest – Das Deutsche Finale 2026,” will take place on 28 February, airing live at 20:15 CET on ARD and in the ARD Mediathek. The show will determine who will carry the German flag to Vienna for the 70th anniversary edition of the Eurovision Song Contest this May.
This year’s selection process promises one of Germany’s most ambitious approaches in recent memory. The German finalists have been chosen through a multi-stage internal procedure, which included SWR-organized songwriting camps where artists collaborated with internationally established writers and producers to craft potential Eurovision entries. From there, a curated shortlist of acts and songs was evaluated by music industry professionals, an international jury, and selected audience representatives — with only the strongest contenders moving on to the live final.
2026 also marks the first year with Tina Sikorski at the helm as Germany’s Head of Delegation. Representing SWR — the new ARD lead broadcaster for Eurovision — Sikorski emphasized the cultural significance of the contest, describing music as a universal language that continues to resonate powerfully across Europe. She noted that the German final will showcase “outstanding performances” and ultimately reveal the act capable of making Germany “shine at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.”
More details on the format of the show, the participating artists, and press accreditation guidelines will be released in January. Until then, anticipation continues to grow as Germany prepares to unveil the lineup that will take the stage on February 28.
Source: presseportal
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