The first semi-final was held on 7 February at the Scandinavium in Gothenburg.
2: Semi-final 2
Feb 14, 2009
The second semi-final was held at the Skellefteå Kraft Arena in Skellefteå on 14 February.
3: Semi-final 3
Feb 21, 2009
The third semi-final was held on 21 February at the Ejendals Arena in Leksand.
4: Semi-final 4
Feb 28, 2009
The fourth and final semi-final was held on 28 February at the new Malmö Arena in Malmö.
5: Andra Chansen
Mar 7, 2009
6: Final
Mar 14, 2009
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.
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