Sweden: Two acts advance from Melodifestivalen Heat 4


Heat 4 of Melodifestivalen 2026 took place this evening, 21 February, at Malmö Arena, where six acts competed for a place in the Final. Decided entirely by televote, two secured their tickets to Stockholm, while a third advanced to the ‘Final qual’ round.

The fourth deltävling was held in Malmö, marking the 24th time the Swedish selection has visited the city. Following the live performances, the results of Heat 4 are as follows:

Finalists:

Smash Into Pieces – ‘Hollow’
Cimberly – ‘Eternity’

Advancing to the ‘Final qual’ round:

Meira Omar – ‘Dooset Daram’

Acts that did not advance:

Erika Jonsson – ‘FrÃ¥n landet’
Timo Räisänen – ‘Ingenting är efter oss’
Felix Manu – ‘Hatar att jag älskar dig’

After tonight’s show in Malmö, the Melodifestivalen 2026 tour will continue in Sundsvall for the fifth heat and the ‘Final qual’, before heading to Strawberry Arena in Stockholm for the Grand Final on 7 March.

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