Melodifestivalen 2026 Final Running Order Revealed
Sveriges Television (SVT) officially released the running order for the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2026 on March 1, 2026. This highly anticipated event, which serves as Sweden's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. Twelve acts will compete for the chance to represent Sweden in Vienna, Austria.
The Competing Acts and Their Order
The final will feature a diverse lineup of artists, with the running order strategically determined by SVT. The show will be opened by A*Teens with their song 'Iconic', and the final performance of the evening will come from Brandsta City Slackers with 'Rakt in i elden'.
- 1. A*Teens – 'Iconic'
- 2. Meira Omar – 'Dooset Daram'
- 3. Lilla Al-Fadji – 'Delulu'
- 4. Saga Ludvigsson – 'Ain't Today'
- 5. Smash Into Pieces – 'Hollow'
- 6. Cimberly – 'Eternity'
- 7. Medina – 'Viva l'amor'
- 8. Greczula – 'Half Of Me'
- 9. Robin Bengtsson – 'Honey Honey'
- 10. Felicia – 'My System'
- 11. Sanna Nielsen – 'Waste Your Love'
- 12. Brandsta City Slackers – 'Rakt in i elden'
Voting System and Hosts
The winner of Melodifestivalen 2026 will be decided through a combined voting system, with 50% of the outcome determined by public vote and the remaining 50% by an international jury. The grand final broadcast will be hosted by Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold, who have guided viewers through the six-week competition.
Road to the Final
The Melodifestivalen 2026 season commenced on January 31, 2026, featuring five heats held in various Swedish cities including Linköping, Gothenburg, Kristianstad, Malmö, and Sundsvall. A total of 30 entries initially competed, with the top acts from each heat and a 'Final qual' round securing their spots in the grand final.
6 Comments
Michelangelo
Another year, same old Mello formula. This running order is so predictable.
Leonardo
It's exciting to see a diverse range of artists, but I worry that some fan favorites are placed in difficult slots. Hopefully, the quality of the songs will shine through regardless.
Michelangelo
The lineup is quite strong this year, with a good mix of genres. However, the 50/50 public and jury split always makes me nervous about the final outcome.
Raphael
While it's great to see some classic names like A*Teens back, the running order feels a bit predictable. I hope the international jury brings some surprises.
Michelangelo
So excited for this lineup! Sanna Nielsen and Robin Bengtsson are back!
Raphael
Brandsta City Slackers closing? What a perfect, energetic way to end the show!