Ahead of the Grand Final, we have had the chance to hang around at the arena with Melodifestivalen stars during their rehearsals and press conferences. Here are a few pictures of the stars of the show, in the starting order of the final.
Also – don’t forget to read our guide to the final with details about the artists, their songs and their chances at winning.
![Mendez](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Mendez-1-1024x1024.jpg)
![Renaida](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Renaida-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Martin Almgren](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Martin-1-1024x819.jpg)
![John Lundvik](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/John-1-1024x819.jpg)
![Jessica Andersson](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Jessica-1-1024x683.jpg)
![Liamoo](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Liamoo-1-731x1024.jpg)
![Samir & Viktor](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Samir-Viktor-1-1024x1024.jpg)
![Mariette](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Mariette-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Felix](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Felix-2-1024x731.jpg)
![Margaret](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Margaret-1-1024x1024.jpg)
![Benjamin](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Benjamin-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Rolandz](https://www.yourlivingcity.com/stockholm/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Rolandz-1-1024x683.jpg)
All photos © Nina Uddin