With the new Eurovision season inching closer, SVT looks into next year’s competition and has commenced the search for Sweden’s next Eurovision entry. The submission period for Melodifestivalen 2027 is open now!
Melodifestivalen 2027 is now underway
If you are one of the people interested in submitting an entry, you haven’t got long as submissions are only open until 11:59CET on September 11th.
As per the rules published, SVT is set to reveal the artists, the title of their entry, as well as the composer and lyricists of the entry by November/December 2026. The rules for the 2027 edition of Melodifestivalen remain largely unchanged on last year’s show. The age restrictions have been changed, however, in line with the changes to the Eurovision Rules of Contest.
Interested artists who would like to submit an entry for Melodifestivalen 2027, you are able to do so right here. The full rules of the competition (in Swedish) right here.
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 2026, Sweden were represented by FELICIA, singing “My System”. At the close of voting in the grand final, she had received 51 points, finishing in 20th place. 35 points were given by the juries, while she received 16 points by televoters.
Are you excited for Melodifestivalen 2027? Who do you think should follow in FELICIA’s footsteps? As always, let us know what you think on social media and follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and ZOOP as we head towards Bangkok!
News Source: SVT
Photo Credit: Stina Stjernkvist / SVT for Melodifestivalen 2026
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