Sweden: Two acts advance from Melodifestivalen Heat 3


Heat 3 of Melodifestivalen 2026 took place this evening, 14 February, in Kristianstad, where six acts competed. Decided entirely by televote, two secured their place in the final in Stockholm, while a third advanced to the ‘Final Qualifier’ round. 

Following the live performances, the results of Heat 3 are as follows:

Finalists:

Medina – ‘Viva l’amor’
Saga Ludvigsson – ‘Ain’t Today’


Advancing to the second-chance round:

Eva Jumatate – ‘Selfish’


Acts that did not advance:

Patrik Jean – ‘Dusk Till Dawn’
Korslagda – ‘King of Rock ’n’ Roll’
Emilia Pantić – ‘Ingenting’

The Melodifestivalen 2026 tour will continue on Saturday, 21 February, as Heat 4 takes place in Malmö, with another set of acts competing for a place in the final.

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