The countdown is over—the 69th Eurovision Song Contest is ready to take over Basel, Switzerland!

Fresh off Nemo’s victory in 2024 with The Code, this year’s competition is packed with thrilling performances, dazzling hosts, and unforgettable interval acts.

Meet Your Hosts! 🎭

Guiding us through the First and Second Semi-Finals are Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer. Hazel, a Swiss-American poet, comedian, and presenter, is sure to bring Eurovision humor to the stage, while Sandra, a Swiss TV personality and 1991 Eurovision contestant, adds a touch of history to the proceedings.

For the Grand Final, they’ll be joined by Michelle Hunziker, a well-known Swiss presenter, ensuring a spectacular night where we crown a new champion.

Three Nights of Music and Magic 🎶🌍

Mark your calendars—here’s the full schedule for Eurovision 2025:

📅 First Semi-Final: Tuesday, May 13, 21:00 CEST
📅 Second Semi-Final: Thursday, May 15, 21:00 CEST
📅 Grand Final: Saturday, May 17, 21:00 CEST

First Semi-Final – Where It All Began 🇨🇭🎤

An homage to Eurovision’s birthplace, Switzerland, this night sees 15 artists battling for 10 Grand Final spots. Spain, Italy, and host country Switzerland will also perform, but won’t be up for public voting.

🔹 Running Order: 🇮🇸 Iceland | VÆB – RÓA 🇵🇱 Poland | Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left 🇪🇪 Estonia | Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato 🇪🇸 Spain | Melody – ESA DIVA 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Ziferblat – Bird of Pray 🇸🇪 Sweden | KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu 🇵🇹 Portugal | NAPA – Deslocado 🇳🇴 Norway | Kyle Alessandro – Lighter 🇧🇪 Belgium | Red Sebastian – Strobe Lights 🇮🇹 Italy | Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | Mamagama – Run With U 🇸🇲 San Marino | Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia 🇦🇱 Albania | Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Claude – C’est La Vie 🇭🇷 Croatia | Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Zoë Më – Voyage 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Theo Evan – Shh

Second Semi-Final – Celebrating Eurovision Fans 🎉

A high-energy night honoring Eurovision fandom, with 16 countries competing alongside special performances from the UK, France, and Germany.

🔹 Running Order: 🇦🇺 Australia | Go-Jo – Milkshake Man 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Nina Žižić – Dobrodošli 🇮🇪 Ireland | EMMY – Laika Party 🇱🇻 Latvia | Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi 🇦🇲 Armenia | PARG – SURVIVOR 🇦🇹 Austria | JJ – Wasted Love 🇬🇧 UK | Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? 🇬🇷 Greece | Klavdia – Asteromáta 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Katarsis – Tavo Akys 🇲🇹 Malta | Miriana Conte – SERVING 🇬🇪 Georgia | Mariam Shengelia – Freedom 🇫🇷 France | Louane – maman 🇩🇰 Denmark | Sissal – Hallucination 🇨🇿 Czechia | ADONXS – Kiss Kiss Goodbye 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son 🇮🇱 Israel | Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise 🇩🇪 Germany | Abor & Tynna – Baller 🇷🇸 Serbia | Princ – Mila 🇫🇮 Finland | Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME

The Grand Final – A New Champion Awaits 🏆🔥

The best night of the year is finally here, and 26 acts will battle for the crystal microphone trophy.

The Grand Final will feature special performances, including: 🎤 Nemo returning to perform their 2024 winning song, The Code 🎤 Fan favorites Baby Lasagna (Croatia) & Käärijä (Finland) 🎤 Swiss Eurovision legends Paola, Peter, Sue & Marc, Luca Hänni, and Gjon’s Tears 🎤 Eurovision 2020 stars Destiny (Malta), Efendi (Azerbaijan), The Roop (Lithuania), and Gjon’s Tears 🎤 Malmö 2024 icons Jerry Heil (Ukraine), Marina Satti (Greece), iolanda (Portugal), Silvester Belt (Lithuania) 🎤 Jørgen Olsen of The Olsen Brothers, celebrating 25 years since winning for Denmark

Watch & Vote – Don’t Miss Out! 📺📱

🇪🇺 Where to Watch: Tune in via your local broadcaster or watch the Live Shows on the official Eurovision YouTube channel (availability may vary).

✔️ How to Vote: Support your favorite acts via the Eurovision Song Contest app, phone, or SMS. Full voting details will be available on official Eurovision platforms.

Even More Eurovision Goodness 🎧📡

🎙️ The Official Eurovision Podcast: Hosted by Steve Holden, bringing behind-the-scenes gossip and artist interviews. 📲 Join the Conversation: Follow Eurovision on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube for exclusive content!

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