Feb 7, 2009 · 1h 30m
The first semi-final was held on 7 February at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg.
Melodifestivalen
Melodifestivalen (direct translation: The Melody Festival) is an annual music competition organised by Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT). The competition is a six part tour (5 heats + the final) with stops in cities across Sweden to determine the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. Melodifestivalen is also known informally as "Mello", or internationally as "Melfest".
Season 48 Episodes
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Feb 14, 2009 · 1h 30m
The second semi-final was held at the Skellefteå Kraft Arena in Skellefteå on 14 February.
Feb 21, 2009 · 1h 30m
The third semi-final was held on 21 February at the Ejendals Arena in Leksand.
Feb 28, 2009 · 1h 30m
The fourth and final semi-final was held on 28 February at the new Malmö Arena in Malmö.
Mar 7, 2009 · 1h 33m
Mar 14, 2009 · 2h
The final of Melodifestivalen 2009 was held at the Globen arena in Stockholm on 14 March 2009. The favourites to win the contest were Zelmerlöw and Ernman, with the international jury wild card Sofia predicted as most likely to finish last, according to bookmakers.
Season 48 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Melodifestivalen Season 48 premiere?
Melodifestivalen Season 48 premiered on February 7, 2009.
How many episodes are in Melodifestivalen Season 48?
Melodifestivalen Season 48 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Melodifestivalen Season 48?
The season opens with Season 48 Episode 1, "Semi-final 1". It aired on February 7, 2009.
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