SVT has scheduled the artist presentation for Melodifestivalen 2026 on Tuesday 2 December. The reveal will introduce the full line-up and song titles, and it marks the start of the countdown to the Swedish Eurovision selection for 2026.
Rumoured presenters
According to Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet, Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold are set to host Melodifestivalen 2026, but SVT has not confirmed the presenters.
The 30 acts reported by Aftonbladet
As always, Aftonbladet has also used its sources to put together a list of acts expected to compete — often highly accurate. They are:
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Saga Ludvigsson, Melodifestivalen 2025.
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Meira Omar, Melodifestivalen 2025.
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Smash Into Pieces, Melodifestivalen 2023, 2024.
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Eva Jumatate
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Felicia (previously known as Fröken Snusk), Melodifestivalen 2024.
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Greczula, Melodifestivalen 2025.
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Medina, Melodifestivalen 2022, 2024.
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Junior Lerin
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Robin Bengtsson, Melodifestivalen 2016, 2017 winner, 2020, 2022.
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Arwin, Melodifestivalen 2025.
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Sanna Nielsen, Melodifestivalen 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014 winner.
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Emilia Pantic
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Felix Manu
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Jacqline Moss, Melodifestivalen 2024.
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Patrik Jean, Melodifestivalen 2021.
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A-Teens
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Cimberly, winner of Idol 2023
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Vilhelm Buchaus, Melodifestivalen 2025.
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Erika Jonsson
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Kim Seri (formerly known as AleXa, winner of American Song Contest 2022)
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Korslagda (formerly known as Korslagda kukar)
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Indra Elg
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Noll2
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Brandsta City Släckers, Melodifestivalen 2002, 2003.
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Lilla Al-Fadji
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Bandet Juliett
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Timo Räisänen
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Laila Adèle, Melodifestivalen 2006.
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Klara Almström
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Bladë (formerly known as Isa Tengblad), competed as ISA in Melodifestivalen 2015, 2016.
We’ll bring the key takeaways from Tuesday’s presentation as they’re announced.
As a reminder, last year’s winners were KAJ with “Bara bada bastu”. They represented Sweden at Eurovision 2025 and finished fourth in the grand final.
Thoughts on the Melodifestivalen 2026 rumoured line-up? Spot any potential winners? Let us know in the comments section below.
No suspense I guess…
More intrigued by what will bring Smash into pieces, Medina and Greczula.
My feeling is it will be Smash into pieces or Medina’s year, it’s largely their time to go to Eurovision imo.