Renesa Ridhwana Ahmed, Sweden :
Melodifestivalen 2026 is airing now and is Sweden’s major music competition where the winner will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 competition.
It started in 1958, organized by Sweden’s Television (SVT). One of the most historic moments came in 1974 when ABBA won Melodifestivalen with Waterloo.
The hosts of the competition are Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold.
The final will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Strawberry Arena in Solna/Stockholm and will be broadcast on SVT1 and on SVT Play. The winner will be chosen and will go to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, where the final will be held in May 2026.
Fun facts
• Sweden has won Eurovision 7 times.
• Millions of Swedes vote every year.
• The final is one of the most watched TV evenings of the year.
