Sarah Engels to Represent Germany at Eurovision 2026 with “Fire”

Sarah Engels has been selected to represent Germany at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May with her song, “Fire.” The announcement follows her victory in the German national selection competition, “Das deutsche Finale 2026.”

Engels’ Background and Career

Sarah Engels first gained national recognition in 2011 through her participation in the German talent reveal, Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar. Her debut single, “Call My Name,” and accompanying album, “Heartbeat,” achieved immediate chart success and she received an Echo award nomination.

Beyond music, Engels has demonstrated versatility in various entertainment fields, including achieving second place in “Let’s Dance,” winning “Das große Promibacken,” “The Masked Singer,” and “Dancing on Ice,” and working as a moderator, actress, and voice actress. She recently starred as Satine in the Cologne production of “Moulin Rouge” and released her album “Strong Girls Club” in August 2025.

“Fire” and the German National Selection

Engels won “Das deutsche Finale 2026” after receiving votes from both a jury and the public. The song, “Fire,” was written by Dario Schürmann, Luisa Heinemann, Raphael Lott, Sarah Engels, and Valentin Boes.

The lyrics of “Fire” express themes of empowerment, self-reliance, and moving forward from negative experiences. A portion of the lyrics include:

“Stop denying, ‘nying, no lying, lying no more
Boy, I’m out of your league
I’m on fire, fire
You’re a liar, liar”

Germany’s Recent Eurovision Performance

Germany has seen improved results in the Eurovision Song Contest in recent years. In 2024, Isaak placed twelfth in Malmö, Sweden, and in 2025, Abor & Tynna finished fifteenth in Basel, Switzerland.

Engels on Representing Germany

Engels expressed her enthusiasm for representing Germany, stating that the Eurovision Song Contest is a platform to share her message of empowerment, courage, solidarity, strength, and self-belief through music. [Source: eurovision.com]

About Eurovision 2026

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, Austria, in May 2026. [Source: vol.at]