Who is Sarah Engels? Meet Germany’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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I’m so excited for Eurovision! Germany’s entry this year is absolutely going to bring the energy – they’re kicking things off live from Vienna as the first semi-final begins, and I can already tell it’s going to be a fantastic show!

Singer Sarah Engels is aiming for a top finish in the competition. She faces the challenge of bringing a win back to Germany, which hasn’t happened since Lena’s hit song ‘Satellite’ won in 2010.

Because Germany is one of the major participating countries, Sarah is automatically qualified for the grand final. However, new rules for 2024 require her to perform a preview of her song during the first semi-final, giving viewers a sneak peek.

As anticipation builds for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, here’s an introduction to Sarah Engels and everything you should know about her.

Who is Germany Eurovision 2026 entry Sarah Engels?

Sarah Engels began her music career in 2011 at the age of 18, after appearing on the German talent show Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar (Germany is looking for the Superstar). The show is based on the British program Pop Idol.

Throughout her career, she has released six studio albums, with her most recent, “Strong Girls Club,” coming out in 2025.

Currently, Sarah is starring as Satine in the Cologne production of the musical Moulin Rouge.

She has a son from a previous relationship and a daughter with her current husband, Julian Büscher, a German football player. They married in 2021.

Sarah will represent Germany at Eurovision after winning the national pre-selection contest with almost 40% of the public vote.

How old is Sarah Engels?

The singer is 33 years old.

What nationality is Sarah Engels?

Sarah Engels is German, and is from Cologne, Germany.

What has Sarah Engels said about representing Germany at Eurovision 2026?

Sarah feels that performing at Eurovision is the most significant moment of her career so far, and she’s thrilled to share the meaningful message of her song with audiences across Europe.

For me, the Eurovision Song Contest is a special event that brings people from across Europe and the world together through the power of music.

She explained that participating allows her to share a heartfelt message of empowerment through her music, inspiring courage, unity, strength, and self-belief.

What is Germany‘s Eurovision 2026 song called?

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Sarah Engels will be singing her self-written song, “Fire,” with Valentin Boes, Luisa Heinemann, Raphael Lott, and Dario Schürmann.

Where did Germany come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Germany’s entry in last year’s competition was the brother and sister pair, Abor & Tynna, from Austria. Their song, “Baller,” earned them 151 points and a 15th-place finish among 26 participating countries.

The Eurovision Song Contest has received a lot of criticism for letting Israel compete this year, given the current war happening in Gaza.

Several countries are choosing not to participate in the contest this year because the organization in charge, the European Broadcasting Union, decided against banning Israel from competing.

In December 2025, the EBU held a meeting where members voted to create rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly boosting certain songs to sway voting results. However, they did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate.

The European Broadcasting Union announced that most of its members decided a new vote on participation wasn’t necessary. They confirmed that the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures added.

After this announcement, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland all stated they would not be competing in Eurovision this year.

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, stating that it doesn’t feel right given the tragic loss of life and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster for the competition, backs the EBU’s decision. In a statement, they explained it’s about following the rules and ensuring the event is inclusive for everyone.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can find a complete list of Eurovision winners, as well as see how many times the United Kingdom has been victorious in the competition.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a freelance writer specializing in pop culture and entertainment for TopMob. Before that, she was a Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab, where she oversaw their local team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Nottingham.

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2026-05-12 08:39