Elaconese Melody Festival 1949

The Elaconese Melody Festival 1949 was the 47th edition of the Elaconese Melody Festival. The contest took place in Antwerp, Belgium, after their victory at the 1948 contest.

It was the 9th contest to have semi-finals. There would be two semi-finals with fourteen countries each, and the previous top 5 would automatically qualify.

Thirty-three countries took part. Finland withdrew due to costing issues, while Italy returned. Instead of Yugoslavia returning, Serbia debuted due to the Soviets also taking part as devolved regions. This was to hopefully expand their potential at the contest, and disputes within the broadcaster of Serbians dominating.