Nu Kör Vi! We are one step closer to the next edition of Melodifestivalen, as SVT has revealed the running order for the Semi-Finals, in which the 30 competing artists in Melodifestivalen 2026 will participate.
Greczula to open Melodifestivalen 2026, whilst Sanna Nielsen is the last to perform their entry
The running order for the Melodifestivalen 2025 Semi-Finals is as follows:
Semi-Final 1 – January 31 – Linköping – Saab Arena
| Order | Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| 1 | Greczula | “Half of Me” | Andreas Weling, Karl Ivert, Kian Sang, Greczula |
| 2 | Jacqline | “Woman” | Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Moa ”Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Thomas G:son |
| 3 | Noll2 | “Berusade Ord” | Fredrik Andersson, Jakob Westerlund, Wilmer Öberg |
| 4 | Junior Lerin | “Copacabana Boy” | Fredrik Andersson |
| 5 | Indra | “Beautiful Lie” | Anderz Wrethov, Indra, Kristofer Strandberg, Laurell Barker, Robert Skowronski |
| 6 | A*Teens | “Iconic” | Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy Jansson, Lina Hansson, Moa ”Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Thomas G:son |
Semi-Final 2 – February 7 – Gothenburg – Scandinavium
| Order | Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| 1 | Arwin | “Glitter” | Arwin Ismail, Axel Schylström, Dino Medanhodzic, Melanie Wehbe, Robert Skowronski |
| 2 | Laila Adèle | “Oxygen” | Jonas Thander, Laila Adèle, Marcus Winther-John |
| 3 | Robin Bengtsson | “Honey Honey” | Gavin Jones, Pär Westerlund, Petter Tarland, Robin Bengtsson |
| 4 | FELICIA | “My System” | Audun Agnar, Emily Harbakk, FELICIA, Julie Bergan, Theresa Rex |
| 5 | Klara Almström | “Där Hela Världen Väntar” | Fredrik Sonefors, Jimmy Jansson, Klara Almström |
| 6 | Brandsta City Släckers | “Rakt In I Elden” | Anderz Wrethov, Elin Wrethov, Kristofer Strandberg, Robert Skowronski |
Semi-Final 3 – February 14 – Kristianstad – Kristianstad Arena
| Order | Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| 1 | Patrik Jean | “Dusk Till Dawn” | David Lindgren Zacharias, Joy Deb, Melanie Wehbe, Patrik Jean |
| 2 | Korslagda | “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll | Andreas Werling, Pedro Sanchez, Kristofer Strandberg, Stefan “UBBE” Sjur |
| 3 | Emilia Pantić | “Ingenting” | Emilia Pantić, Fredrik Andersson, Jakob Westerlund, Theodor Ström, Wilmer Öberg |
| 4 | MEDINA | “Viva L’Amor” | Ali ”Alibrorsh” Jammali, Anderz Wrethov, Dino Medanhodzic, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Sami Rekik |
| 5 | Eva Jumatate | “Selfish” | Eva Jumatate, Herman Gardarfve, Marlene Strand, Ruth Lindegren |
| 6 | Saga Ludvigsson | “Ain’t Today” |
Semi-Final 4 – February 21 – Malmö – Malmö Arena
| Order | Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| 1 | Cimberly | “Eternity” | Cimberly-Malaika Wanyonyi, David Lindgren Zacharias, Dino Medanhodzic, Melanie Wehbe |
| 2 | Timo Räisänen | “Ingenting är efter oss” | Andreas ”Giri” Lindbergh, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Lina Räisänen, Linnea Deb, Timo Räisänen |
| 3 | Meira Omar | “Dooset Daram” | Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Laurell Barker, Meira Omar |
| 4 | Felix Manu | “Hatar Att Jag älskar Dig” | Axel Schylström, Felix Manu, FERNAND MP, Karl Flyckt |
| 5 | Erika Jonsson | “Från Landet | Amir Aly, Erika Jonsson, Mikael Karlsson |
| 6 | Smash Into Pieces | “Hollow” | Benjamin Jennebo, Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye, Per Bergquist, Philip Strand |
Semi-Final 5 – February 28 – Sundsvall – Gärdehov
| Order | Artist | Entry | Songwriter(s) |
| 1 | AleXa | “Tongue Tied” | AleXa, Moonshine (Jonatan Gusmark & Ludvig Evers), Sunshine ( Ellen Berg & Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker) |
| 2 | JULIETT | “Långt Från Alla Andra | David Själin, Elias Kask, Herman Gardarfve, Ludvig Alamanos, Romeo Er-Melin, Valter Wigren |
| 3 | Bladë | “Who You Are” | Isa Tengblad, Josefina Carlbom |
| 4 | Lilla Al-Fadji | “Delulu” | Daniel Réhn, Edward af Sillén, Lilla Al-Fadji, Fredrik Sonefors, Melanie Wehbe, Mikaela Samuelsson |
| 5 | Vilhelm Buchaus | “Hearts Don’t Lie” | David Zandén, Isa Molin, Vilhelm Buchaus |
| 6 | Sanna Nielsen | “Waste Your Love” | Jimmy Jansson, Peter Boström, Thomas G:son |
What we know about Melodifestivalen 2026
30 songs will participate in Melodifestivalen 2025, two songs will directly qualify for the final from each semi-final, (which will consist of ten entries for the final).
The entry that placed third in each semi-final will still have a chance to make it to the final (which will be made up of five entries). Out of the five participants who placed third in each semi-final, the act with the highest score across all of the Semi-Finals will automatically be given a place in the final, with the remaining four acts fighting it out for the remaining spot. The act with the highest points from the vote will then be awarded the last spot in the final.
As usual, Sweden’s Eurovision 2026 representative will be selected via a mixture of televoting and an international jury.
Sweden’s Eurovision Journey
In 1958, Sweden made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Alice Babs representing them with the song “Lilla stjärna” which placed fourth. Since their debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win seven times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015 and 2023).
In 2025, Sweden were represented by Finnish group KAJ, singing “Bara bada bastu”. At the close of voting in the grand final, they had received 321 points, finishing in 4th place. 126 points were received by the juries, while the trio received 195 points by televoters.
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