The Swedish broadcaster SVT announced the four cities where the semi-finals of Melodifestivalen 2003 will take place. The final will take place at March 15 in the Globen Arena in Stockholm.

The first semi-final will take place in Jonköping at February 15. Göteborg will be the place to be on February 22, Luleå on March 1 and Sundsvall on March 8.