2016 in Swedish television

This is a list of Swedish television related events from 2016.

Events

• 14 May - A Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. Ukraine wins the contest with the song "1944", performed by Jamala.^[1]
• 20 May - Country and pop singer Elisa Lindström and her partner Yvo Eussen win the eleventh season of Let's Dance.

Television shows

2000s

• Idol (2004-2011, 2013–present)
• The Scandinavian version of Big Brother (2005-2006, 2014–present)
• Let's Dance (2006–present)
• Talang Sverige (2007-2011, 2014–present)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
V Sport Extra	Cable television	8 April

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
SVT Barkalanen	SVT Barn	Cable television	Unknown
C More Emotion	C More Stars	Cable television	1 September

Closures

Network	Type	End date	Notes	Sources
BBC HD	Cable television	5 January

Births

See also

• 2016 in Sweden

Deaths

References

1. "Eurovision Song Contest: Ukraine's Jamala wins competition". BBC News. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2025.