The '' Eurovision Song Contest 2016 '' took place at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm on 10 , 12 and 14 May 2016 . In addition to participating in the contest , the Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Television ( SVT ) hosted the Eurovision Song Contest after winning the competition in with the song " Heroes " performed by Måns Zelmerlöw . As the host nation , Sweden qualified to compete directly in the final of the contest on 14 May . Performing in position 9 during the final , Sweden placed fifth out of the 26 participating countries with 261 points
Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Melodifestivalen 2016