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6.2 / 10(8 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 195965 Seasons

Melodifestivalen

Series Overview

Melodifestivalen (direct translation: The Melody Festival) is an annual music competition organised by Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT). The competition is a six part tour (5 heats + the final) with stops in cities across Sweden to determine the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. Melodifestivalen is also known informally as "Mello", or internationally as "Melfest".

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Original Network
SVT1
Episodes & Seasons

65 Seasons • 191 Episodes

90 min per episode

Air Date Window

1959 – Present

Premiered: Thu, Feb 26, 1959

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Mar 7, 2026

Season 65, Episode 6: “Final - Stockholm”

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melodifestivalen

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What is Melodifestivalen about?

Melodifestivalen (direct translation: The Melody Festival) is an annual music competition organised by Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT). The competition is a six part tour (5 heats + the final) with stops in cities across Sweden to determine the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. Melodifestivalen is also known informally as "Mello", or internationally as "Melfest".

How many seasons does Melodifestivalen have?

Melodifestivalen comprises 65 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Melodifestivalen?

Key cast members in Melodifestivalen include Gina Dirawi, Hampus Nessvold.

Who created or directed Melodifestivalen?

Melodifestivalen was developed and directed by Not specified.