13 May - The 45th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Globe Arena in Stockholm. Denmark wins the contest with the song "Fly on the Wings of Love", performed by Olsen Brothers.
4 September - The television reality show Big Brother Sverige debuts on Kanal5.
15 December - The first season of Big Brother Sverige is won by Angelica Freij.
Debuts
4 September - Big Brother Sverige (2000-2004, 2011-2012)