Denmark Brings Sissal Back: DMGP 2026 Meets Its Own Recent History

Denmark has revealed the eight artists heading to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026, and while the full line-up has its fair share of shiny new names, let’s not kid ourselves: all eyes land on Sissal.

Yes, that Sissal.
The one who won DMGP last year, broke Denmark’s long qualification drought and carried the Danish flag to the Eurovision final in Basel with “Hallucination”. A modest scoreboard result, sure, but a symbolic win nonetheless. Denmark made it back to Saturday night, and in Eurovision terms, that counts as progress.

Now she’s back. And that alone changes the temperature of this selection.

A Return That Actually Means Something

Sissal’s comeback doesn’t feel like a casual “why not” moment. After delivering Denmark’s first final appearance since 2019, her decision to return with “Infinity” feels more like unfinished business than nostalgia.

She already knows the pressure. She’s already done the interviews, the rehearsals, the long Eurovision nights where sleep becomes optional. That experience matters, especially in a national final where confidence often separates contenders from winners.

And let’s be honest: Denmark sending back a recent Eurovision finalist is not something we see every year. This isn’t recycling. This is testing momentum.

The Line-Up Around Her

That said, Sissal won’t be walking alone onto the DMGP stage in Frederikshavn on 14 February. DR has assembled a compact but varied line-up of eight artists, clearly designed to feel “Eurovision-ready” from the ground up.

Here’s who she’ll be up against:

• Emil Otto – “Copenhagen Noir”
• Ericka Jane – “Death Of Me”
• Lasse Skriver – “Roaring Heart”
• Late Runner – “Can U Feel It?”
• Myrkur – “Touch My Love And Die”
• Sander Sanchez – “Two Spirits”
• Sissal – “Infinity”
• Søren Torpegaard Lund – “Før vi går hjem”

It’s a line-up that feels deliberate rather than bloated. DR has been clear about its approach this year: artists first, songs built around them, performances designed as complete packages. Less filler, more intent.

Experience vs Curiosity

What makes DMGP 2026 genuinely interesting is that Sissal isn’t just another name on the list. She’s a benchmark.

Every other act will, fairly or not, be measured against someone who has already survived Eurovision week and lived to tell the tale. That doesn’t guarantee victory, but it does shift expectations. If Infinity lands emotionally and visually, Sissal won’t need hype. Her story is already doing some of the work.

Denmark, Choosing Its Next Step

After years of near-misses and quiet exits, Denmark finally felt relevant again in 2025. DMGP 2026 now feels less like a reset and more like a question: do you build on what worked, or gamble on something new?

On 14 February, Denmark answers that question live from Frederikshavn. And whether Sissal ends up repeating history or passing the torch, her presence alone makes this DMGP one worth paying attention to.

Sometimes, continuity is the bold move.

Source: DR