Melodifestivalen
Date
6 March - 7 March 2026

Age limitChildren are very welcome to Melodifestivalen. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a valid ticket. At the rehearsals (Genrep & Genrep matinee) children's prices are offered up to 11 years old.

Ticket onsale

Tickets go on sale Thursday, November 6 at 10:00 AM.

At the ticket sale you can buy tickets for the Melodifestivalen Final, the rehearsal on November 6 and the matinee rehearsal on November 7.

Melodifestivalen final at Strawberry Arena 6-7 March 2026 – Tickets on sale now!

After the record-breaking interest and strong starting field in Melodifestivalen 2025, there is no doubt that expectations for the 2026 tour are sky-high. Next year, the tour will also celebrate its 25th anniversary, which is expected to attract even more people to take part in Sweden's biggest live music festival. The tour will start in Linköping on 30 January and then take us through all of Sweden, before it all culminates in the grand finale in Stockholm on 7 March.

It is now clear that tickets for all cities and performances will go on sale on Thursday 6 November at 10:00.

More about Melodifestivalen

With music as the driving force and message, Melodifestivalen continues to deliver entertainment filled with joy, excitement and community – year after year. The audience, of all ages, repeatedly gives the event high marks, and the unique atmosphere in the arenas must be experienced on site to truly understand.

– Melodifestivalen is a folk festival for all of Sweden, both on TV couches and in the arenas. But being there live gives an extra dimension, a fireworks display of emotions, energy and community. The fact that we are also celebrating 25 years of the Melodifestival tour makes the 2026 edition something very special, says Peter Uksila, Project Director at Live Nation Sweden.

Every weekend during the tour offers something for all tastes. Saturday evenings' live competitions are full of nerves and drama, the matinee performances on Saturdays offer a colorful show for the whole family, and Friday's genre rehearsal offers the opportunity to be among the first to see the competition take shape.

Dates & times

  • Friday 6 March 2026
    Show starts - Dress rehearsal19:00
  • Saturday 7 March 2026
    Show starts - Martiné00:00
    Show starts - Final00:00

Before the visit

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Date
6 March - 7 March 2026

Age limitChildren are very welcome to Melodifestivalen. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a valid ticket. At the rehearsals (Genrep & Genrep matinee) children's prices are offered up to 11 years old.

Ticket onsale

Tickets go on sale Thursday, November 6 at 10:00 AM.

At the ticket sale you can buy tickets for the Melodifestivalen Final, the rehearsal on November 6 and the matinee rehearsal on November 7.

Timings

Entrances open 17:00

Usually, we receive the time schedule from the organizer a few days before the event. As soon as the times are confirmed, they will be published here! Please keep in mind that the nature of live events means that times are often approximate. Neither the organizer nor us can usually provide an exact end time for the event or confirm in advance when the artist will take the stage.

Get here

Strawberry Arena is located in Arenastaden in Solna, just north of Stockholm and 10 minutes away from Stockholm City. The easiest way to get to and from the arena is by public transportation, such as commuter trains, light rail, subway, or bus.
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Food & Drinks

At Strawberry Arena, there are plenty of options to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst at our restaurants, bars, and kiosks. Specific offerings and opening hours will be presented closer to the event.
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A more sustainable arena experience
We are now using reusable cups throughout Strawberry Arena. Please bring your cup from the stands and place it in one of the collection bins located around the arena – you can’t miss them!

Practical details

It is not permitted to bring umbrellas, bottles, professional cameras, food, or drinks into the arena. No bags larger than 40x40x20 cm are allowed inside. All bags will be checked at the entrance.

Many visitors are expected and as the level of security is high, entry may take time. Please arrive in advance.

Your tickets

Your tickets are available in the Ticketmaster app, and you must scan the tickets directly from the app for entry. Booking confirmation or screenshots are not accepted. Read more about how to find your tickets here.To ensure you and your group can quickly and smoothly scan your tickets at the entrance, we recommend logging into your account before arriving. Feel free to take a screenshot of your tickets before coming to the arena, in case there are technical issues accessing the app.

Please note that a booking confirmation is not sufficient – you must present the actual tickets, which contain a QR code/barcode. If you cannot find your tickets, contact Ticketmaster well in advance of the event.

For questions about your tickets, visit Ticketmaster's FAQ or contact Ticketmaster here.

Accommodation

Visiting Strawberry Arena? Enhance your experience with world-class accommodations conveniently located near the arena!
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A safe event

You should feel safe and secure during the event. Read more about how we work to ensure a safe experience at our venues.

FAQ

If anything is still unclear, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions along with their answers, of course!

Live is Life

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About the event

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Tickets

Melodifestivalen Finale
From 460 -1515 SEK
+ fees
Melodifestivalen Rehearsal
From 490 -1020 SEK
+ fees
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Melodifestivalen Matiné
From 269 -1055 SEK
+ fees
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