Denmark: DR confirms participation at Eurovision 2025
Eurovision 2025 news: DR, the Danish national broadcaster, has confirmed that Denmark will compete at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Austria. Denmark thus joins Finland
esctoday.comDenmark confirmed participation and chose Søren Torpegaard Lund with the Danish-language entry “Før vi går hjem” for Eurovision 2026. He won Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 and will represent Denmark in Austria in May 2026.
Key updates
- National selection: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 held Feb 14, 2026; eight entrants competed; winner decided by a combination of jury and public vote.
- Language: Denmark’s entry for Eurovision 2026 remains in Danish, marking a return to a fully Danish-language song since 2021.
- Result context: Denmark’s recent history included a non-final in 2024 and a 23rd-place finish in 2025, making the 2026 entry particularly watched for revival.
What to watch
- Live performance reception: Rehearsals and live shows in Austria (May 2026) will indicate whether the Danish-language ballad resonates with juries and viewers.
- Regional and fan reactions: Danish media and Eurovision fan sites discuss expectations for a strong Danish-language entry.
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of Denmark’s Eurovision 2026 milestones (selection date, rehearsal dates, final broadcast date) with quick summaries and add a short chart of Denmark’s results in the contest history.