Who is Søren Torpegaard Lund? Get to Know Denmark’s Eurovision 2026 entry

The Eurovision Song Contest is heading toward its 70th edition, which will take place in Vienna (Austria) on May 12, 14, and 16 at the Wiener Stadthalle.

Little by little, the participating countries are immersed in preparations to refine the details of their entries with which they will fight to win the coveted glass microphone.

The Eurovision season has left many interesting names, and among them is Denmark, which has opted for a profile with extensive experience in the performing arts. The Nordic country selected its representative through the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, where Søren Torpegaard Lund managed to prevail with a danceable and highly groundbreaking entry.

How did he make it to Eurovision? What is his background in music and theatre? What kind of entry will he bring to Vienna 2026?

In this edition, we take a look at Søren Torpegaard Lund’s musical career, the context of his candidacy, and his song. Denmark’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will defend his entry with “Før Vi Går Hjem,” a proposal full of sensitivity and honesty in what will be Denmark’s 56th participation in the European contest.

This is Søren Torpegaard Lund, early years and training

Søren Torpegaard Lund was born in Gudme and grew up in the small town of Oure, in a quiet environment that fostered the development of his artistic sensitivity from a very early age. During his school years, he became interested in theatre and singing, soon discovering that his true vocation lay on stage.

At just 17 years old, he took a decisive step by entering the prestigious performing arts academy in Fredericia, becoming the youngest student ever to achieve this. There he received comprehensive training in acting, singing, and dance, completing his studies in 2019 with a solid foundation that would mark the beginning of his professional career.

His entry into the professional world was swift, participating in major Danish musical theatre productions. He quickly established himself as one of the country’s young talents, standing out especially for his stage and vocal versatility. Among his most notable roles is his performance in the musical West Side Story, playing the role of Tony at the Copenhagen Opera House. He has also been part of other major musicals such as Grease, Kinky Boots, and Dance of the Vampires. In 2021, his talent was recognized with the Reumert Talent Award, one of the most important performing arts awards in Denmark.

After several years focused on theatre, Søren decided to explore a more personal side as a singer and songwriter. In 2023 he participated in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with the song “Lige her”, managing to connect with both the public and critics. That same year he began releasing his own music, combining musical theatre influences with contemporary pop. In 2024 he released his first EP, Øjesten, showcasing a more intimate and authentic style.

In 2026 he returned to the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with “Før vi går hjem”, a more mature entry that led him to win the competition and represent Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the biggest international stage of his career. He is also a visible figure within the LGBTQ+ community in his country.

This is “Før Vi Går Hjem,” Søren Torpegaard Lund’s entry to represent Denmark at Eurovision 2026

Søren Torpegaard Lund represents Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with “Før Vi Går Hjem” (Before We Go Home), a song composed by the artist himself together with Thomas Meilstrup, Valdemar Littauer Bendixen, and Clara Sofie Fabricius.

“Før Vi Går Hjem” fully embraces Danish in its Eurovision entry, something that had not happened since Rotterdam 2021 with “Øve Os På Hinanden” by Fyr og Flamme.

The song depicts an intense and almost addictive attraction between two people. Although it is not good for them, they always give in, bringing together desire, weakness, and lack of control. In a nighttime setting, as an escape, everything becomes intense, passionate, chaotic, and fleeting. However, the dawn symbolizes a return to reality and regret.

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Denmark at Eurovision: A Quick History

Denmark debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 and has achieved three victories throughout its history. The first came in 1963 with Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann and “Dansevise”.

Decades later, it won again in 2000 with Olsen Brothers and “Fly on the Wings of Love”, and its most recent victory was in 2013 with Emmelie de Forest and “Only Teardrops”. Although the country has achieved several Top 10 results, in recent years it has gone through a difficult period with multiple semifinal eliminations.

In 2024, Saba also failed to qualify for the final with “Sand”. Last year, they returned to the final for the first time since 2019 with Sissal and her popular “Hallucination”, which did not go beyond 23rd place.