Tonight: Sweden’s Melodifestivalen 2026 continues with the fourth heat!

Tonight, the fourth heat of Melodifestivalen 2026 takes place at Malmö Arena in Malmö, where six acts will compete for a spot in the final!

Heat 4 contestants:

1. Cimberly – “Eternity“
Text & music: Cimberly-Malaika Wanyonyi, David Lindgren Zacharias, Dino Medanhodzic, Melanie Wehbe

Cimberly Wanyonyi won Idol 2023 and is now making her debut in Melodifestivalen 2026 with the song “Eternity”. She was born and raised in Skellefteå, where she studied music, and her winning song “Won’t Be Sorry” in Idol became the starting point of her career. After her victory, she has toured around the country with, among others, Diggiloo, performed in shows, appeared on TV, and continued writing new music. With roots in both Finland and Kenya, her journey has gained attention in both countries. She is influenced by artists such as Seinabo Sey, Olivia Dean, and Joy Crookes, and dreams of a long international career.

Timo Räisänen / Magnus Liam Karlsson – SVT

2. Timo Räisänen – “Ingenting är efter oss“
Text & music: Andreas “Giri” Lindbergh, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Lina Räisänen, Linnea Deb, Timo Räisänen

Timo Räisänen has delivered timeless pop songs to Swedish audiences for over two decades and is now making his debut in Melodifestivalen. He developed his signature falsetto in the boys’ choir at Gothenburg Cathedral and began his career as a guitarist and producer for Håkan Hellström. His solo debut came with the album “Lovers Are Lonely”, followed by his breakthrough with the song “Fear No Darkness, Promised Child”. With nine solo albums and hundreds of performances, he has established himself as a seasoned live artist. On stage, he combines humor and seriousness, offering the audience both laughter, energy, and reflection.

3. Meira Omar – “Dooset Daram“
Text & music: Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Laurell Barker, Meira Omar

Meira Omar had her breakthrough in the reality show Love Is Blind, which gained her fans all over the world. After five years as an artist in Bollywood, her creative identity and a unique sound were shaped, where Persian melodies meet modern pop. In Melodifestivalen 2025, she competed with the song “Hush Hush”, which went platinum and topped Spotify Top 50 and Svensktoppen. Now she returns to Melodifestivalen with “Dooset Daram”, an energetic up-tempo track created together with Anderz Wrethov, Jimmy Thörnfeldt, and Laurell Barker.

4. Felix Manu – “Hatar att jag älskar dig“
Text & music: Axel Schylström, Felix Manu, FERNAND MP, Karl Flyckt

Manu is 24 years old, born in Burundi and raised in Bollnäs. From an early age, he has been surrounded by music and is passionate about writing, producing, and performing his own songs. As an artist, producer, and songwriter, he creates a personal and modern sound where experiences of both challenges and dreams are given space. Alongside his music, Manu is committed to inspiring young people to believe in their potential and dare to follow their dreams. Now, as he makes his debut in Melodifestivalen 2026 with the song “Hatar att jag älskar dig”, he has the opportunity to reach a wider audience with his vision.

Erika Jonsson / Magnus Liam Karlsson – SVT

5. Erika Jonsson – “Från landet“
Text & music: Amir Aly, Erika Jonsson, Mikael Karlsson

Country artist and professional driver Erika Jonsson from Värmland has become known for her warm, down-to-earth style and her distinct Värmland tone. Her breakthrough came with the song “Sången om Värmland”, which has become an anthem for her home region, opening the doors to the country’s biggest festivals and earning her a loyal audience. With over 25 million streams on Spotify and an acclaimed appearance in the Kristallen-nominated Countrylandet Sverige on Sveriges Television, Erika Jonsson continues to put Swedish country music on the map, and she is now making her debut in Melodifestivalen 2026.

Smash Into Pieces / Janne Danielsson – SVT

6. Smash Into Pieces – “Hollow“
Text & music: Benjamin Jennebo, Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye, Per Bergquist, Philip Strand

Smash Into Pieces returns to Melodifestivalen 2026 with the song “Hollow”, marking the band’s third participation in the competition. They had their major breakthrough in Melodifestivalen 2023 with “Six Feet Under” and followed up the success the year after with “Heroes Are Calling”, establishing themselves as a Swedish rock band on the international scene as well. With over one billion streams and a loyal fanbase across Europe, the USA, and Asia, they have built a cinematic rock universe led by the masked drummer APOC. The band’s songs often revolve around themes of strength, hope, and survival in a digitalized world — a common thread that has made them recognizable worldwide.

The hosts

Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold will host Melodifestivalen 2026. Two stage-savvy comedians with a great sense of timing. One veteran and one debutant. It will be Gina’s fourth time, which means she now holds the female record for the role. For Hampus, it will be his first time on the Mello stage.

**Gina Dirawi** and **Hampus Nessvold** / Janne Danielsson – SVT

Full songs are now released to all platforms!

Since last year’s edition SVT brings something that the fans were asking for! The release dates of the competing songs! All these years, SVT were very strict about the release of the songs prior to the contest. The viewers were only getting a few seconds of rehearsals and snippets and the finalists were not allowed to be streamed before the last heat was over. This changed for the 2025 edition. All six songs from each heat will be released to all platforms on Friday, one day before their competing heat and will be available throughout the entire competition. So here are the first competing songs in their full studio version!