PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen Heat 1 2026 starring A-Teens

WHEN? Saturday 31 January 2026 8pm UK time WHERE TO WATCH? SVT

WHERE?: Saab Arena, Linköping

Melodifestivalen 2026 kicks off in fine style in its 66th year with the promising reunion of A-Teens who had UK hits with Upside Down and Halfway Around The World as well as 2 ABBA covers a quarter of a century ago.

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PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for February 2026 starring Cynthia Erivo as Dracula

  1. Cynthia Erivo is Dracula

Erivo won our 2024 Best TV/Film Actress monsta for Wicked and recently starred in its sequel which was our 2025 Best Film. Here she is the sole focus of attention in a 1-woman Dracula directed by Kip Williams (The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Theatre Royal Haymarket) which runs at the Noel Coward Theatre 4 February through 30 May 2026. Tickets The 1st 3 preview performances have now been cancelled.

  • Read on for reasons including Suede on tour, Fl02, Wuthering Heights and Broken Glass
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PREVIEW: Melodifestivalen Heat 1 2026 starring A-Teens, Greczula & Jacqline

By Aline Mahrud

WHERE? Saab Arena, Linköping WHEN? Saturday 31 January 2026 WHERE TO WATCH? SVT

A-Teens had UK hits with Upside Down and Halfway Around The World as well as 2 ABBA covers a quarter of a century ago and mark their reformation in Melodifestivalen’s 66th year.

  • Read on for reasons including more detail about this opening show’s 6 acts
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