Melodifestivalen 2002 was the 42nd edition of the Swedish music competition Melodifestivalen, which was organised by Sveriges Television (SVT) and took place over a seven-week period between 19 January and 1 March 2002.
[1] All shows were hosted by Kristin Kaspersen and Claes Åkesson.
"Ett vackert par", composed by Py Bäckman and Micke Wennborn was disqualified before the competition, when the dance band Grönwalls had performed it on the radio before the contest (not knowing it was supposed to enter).
Nanne Grönvall and Nick Borgen was thought as possible performers.
[5] The fourth heat took place on 9 February 2002 at the Lugnet in Falun.
[6] The Winners' Choice round took place on 22 February 2002 at the SVT Broadcasting House in Stockholm.