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Melodifestivalen

TV Show 1959 1h 30m/ep 6.2 /10 Returning
SVT1 A SVT1 Original

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's longrunning televised music competition that selects the country's Eurovision entry through a sequence of regional broadcasts. Over five qualifying heats and a final, viewers and professional juries vote on new pop songs as performers deliver staged TV-ready... Read more

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About Melodifestivalen

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's longrunning televised music competition that selects the country's Eurovision entry through a sequence of regional broadcasts. Over five qualifying heats and a final, viewers and professional juries vote on new pop songs as performers deliver staged TV-ready presentations. The lineup blends established names with newer acts and aims to appeal to families, with episodes hosted in different Swedish cities so the contest feels national. Expect concise, highenergy slots, audience engagement, and the visible mechanics of televoting and jury scoring as artists vie for the chance to represent Sweden at Eurovision, and you'll often hear it called "Mello" or "Melfest" by fans and media alike.

First staged in 1959, Melodifestivalen is produced by SVT and runs as a sixpart tour, five heats plus a final, touring to cities nationwide, with modern broadcasts hosted by Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold in recent seasons.

Despite its domestic prominence, Melodifestivalen hasn't won major international television awards. It has received industry recognition and Swedish accolades over the decades, but most of its honors relate to its role in launching songs and performers rather than prizewinning on a global awards circuit.

The festival's shorthand names 'Mello' and 'Melfest' are common in Swedish pop culture, and the live shows are appointment viewing for many families. Its televised moments, from elaborate staging to audience singalongs, have become seasonal fixtures and a major platform for pop trends in Sweden, and steady ratings underline its cultural presence.

Critics and viewers are mixed on Melodifestivalen, reflected in a modest Vote Average of 5.0/10 based on 6 votes. The show mixes competitive voting, family friendly spectacle, and national pride, often sparking debates about taste and televoting influence, and how pop music represents Sweden abroad. Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold add energy to recent editions.

Details

Release Date
February 26, 1959
Episode Length
1h 30m
User Ratings
8 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
65
Episodes
191
Network
SVT1, Eurovision, SVT
Status
Returning Series
Genres
Reality, Family
Country
Sweden
Studio
SVT
External Links
View on IMDB

Cast

Gina Dirawi

Gina Dirawi

Self - Host

Hampus Nessvold

Hampus Nessvold

Self - Host

Seasons (65 seasons, 191 episodes)

S1

Season 1

1 episodes - 1959

Season 2

Season 2

1 episodes - 1960

Season 3

Season 3

1 episodes - 1961

S4

Season 4

1 episodes - 1962

Season 5

Season 5

1 episodes - 1963

S6

Season 6

1 episodes - 1965

Season 7

Season 7

1 episodes - 1966

Season 8

Season 8

1 episodes - 1967

S9

Season 9

1 episodes - 1968

S10

Season 10

1 episodes - 1969

S11

Season 11

1 episodes - 1971

Season 12

Season 12

1 episodes - 1972

S13

Season 13

1 episodes - 1973

Season 14

Season 14

1 episodes - 1974

Season 15

Season 15

2 episodes - 1975

Season 16

Season 16

1 episodes - 1977

Season 17

Season 17

1 episodes - 1978

Season 18

Season 18

1 episodes - 1979

S19

Season 19

1 episodes - 1980

S20

Season 20

1 episodes - 1981

S21

Season 21

1 episodes - 1982

S22

Season 22

1 episodes - 1983

S23

Season 23

1 episodes - 1984

S24

Season 24

1 episodes - 1985

S25

Season 25

1 episodes - 1986

S26

Season 26

1 episodes - 1987

S27

Season 27

1 episodes - 1988

Season 28

Season 28

1 episodes - 1989

Season 29

Season 29

1 episodes - 1990

S30

Season 30

1 episodes - 1991

Season 31

Season 31

1 episodes - 1992

S32

Season 32

1 episodes - 1993

S33

Season 33

1 episodes - 1994

Season 34

Season 34

1 episodes - 1995

S35

Season 35

1 episodes - 1996

S36

Season 36

1 episodes - 1997

S37

Season 37

1 episodes - 1998

S38

Season 38

1 episodes - 1999

Season 39

Season 39

1 episodes - 2000

S40

Season 40

1 episodes - 2001

S41

Season 41

6 episodes - 2002

S42

Season 42

6 episodes - 2003

S43

Season 43

6 episodes - 2004

Season 44

Season 44

6 episodes - 2005

S45

Season 45

6 episodes - 2006

S46

Season 46

6 episodes - 2007

S47

Season 47

6 episodes - 2008

S48

Season 48

6 episodes - 2009

Season 49

Season 49

6 episodes - 2010

S50

Season 50

6 episodes - 2011

S51

Season 51

6 episodes - 2012

S52

Season 52

6 episodes - 2013

S53

Season 53

6 episodes - 2014

Season 54

Season 54

6 episodes - 2015

Season 55

Season 55

6 episodes - 2016

Season 56

Season 56

6 episodes - 2017

Season 57

Season 57

6 episodes - 2018

Season 58

Season 58

6 episodes - 2019

Season 59

Season 59

6 episodes - 2020

Season 60

Season 60

6 episodes - 2021

Season 61

Season 61

6 episodes - 2022

Season 62

Season 62

6 episodes - 2023

Season 63

Season 63

6 episodes - 2024

Season 64

Season 64

6 episodes - 2025

Season 65

Season 65

6 episodes - 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Melodifestivalen is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy online in the US. Check back later for updates.

Melodifestivalen has 65 seasons with a total of 191 episodes.

With a rating of 6.2/10 from 8 viewers, Melodifestivalen is considered decent by viewers and may be worth checking out.

Melodifestivalen is Sweden's longrunning televised music competition that selects the country's Eurovision entry through a sequence of regional broadcasts. Over five qualifying heats and a final, viewers and professional juries vote on new pop songs as performers deliver staged TV-ready presentat...

Melodifestivalen stars Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold.

Melodifestivalen was released on February 26, 1959.

Melodifestivalen is a Reality and Family series.

Melodifestivalen is a six-part tour organized by Sveriges Television, made up of five heats and a final. The shows stop in cities across Sweden and the overall result determines the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Yes, it's listed under the Reality and Family genres and is presented as a national music competition suitable for a broad audience, including families. The format and presentation are generally designed to be accessible to viewers of different ages.

Gina Dirawi appears as Self and serves as a host of the show. She's listed in the top cast in a hosting role.

No, Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national selection contest run by SVT to pick the country's Eurovision representative. The Eurovision Song Contest is the larger international competition that the Melodifestivalen winner goes on to enter.