Swedish broadcaster SVT announced that 3,888 songs were submitted to the selection process for “Melodifestivalen 2026“.

The 30 participants of this year’s national selection will be revealed on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.

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“Melodifestivalen 2026” – Known Details

1. The competition will consist of 6 shows: 5 semi-finals and a grand final.
2. 30 acts will compete in the semi-final, 12 of them will qualify for the final.
3. The dates and host cities will be as follows:
   • Semi-Final 1: January 31st, 2026 (Linköping)
   • Semi-Final 2: February 7th, 2026 (Göteborg)
   • Semi-Final 3: February 14th, 2026 (Kristianstad)
   • Semi-Final 4: February 21st, 2026 (Malmö)
   • Semi-Final 5: February 28th, 2026 (Sundsvall)
   • Final: March 7th, 2026 (Stockholm)
4. The 30 acts will be revealed on December 2nd, 2025.

“Melodifestivalen 2026” – Rumored Artists

Based on Swedish media (Expressen and Aftonbladet), we can reveal some of the leading names that will reportedly participate in “Melodifestivalen 2026″.

1. Smash Into Pieces
2. Felicia (Fröken Snusk)
3. Greczula
4. Medina
5. Saga Ludvigsson
6. Meira Omar
7. Eva Jumatate
8. Manoel “Junior” Marques Lerin
9. Sanna Nielsen
10. Robin Bengtsson
11. Arwin Ismail
12. Emilia Pantic 
13. Korslagda
14. Felix Manu
15. A-Teens
16. Jacqueline Moss
17. Patrik Jean
18. AleXa (Kim Seri) 
19. Cimberly Wanyonyi
20. Erika Jonsson
21. Vilhelm Buchaus
22. Juliett (J1 Band)
23. Brandsta City Släckers
24. Lilla Al-Fadji
25. Indra Elg
26. Noll2
27. Timo Räisänen
28. Laila Adèle
29. Klara Almström
30. Bladë (Isa)

KAJ represented Sweden in Eurovision 2025
They performed “Bara Bada Bastu” and ended in 4th place

Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th, 2026.