Slowly but surely, after last year’s setback, we are getting ready for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The location is Basel, Switzerland, the finals dates are set, and our entry has been chosen. So, it’s time to get you up to speed, and that’s why we’re here to tell you everything we know so far about the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
All about the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
This year in May, we’re heading to Basel, Switzerland. After Nemo’s win with The Code, Joost Klein’s unfair disqualification, and all the chaos behind the scenes last year, we are once again gearing up for a new round of the song festival.
On which dates are the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
The most important question, because on what date is the Eurovision Song Contest 2025? Just like every other edition, there will be two semi-finals and a final on Saturday in the same week. The first semi-final of the Song Festival 2025 will take place on Tuesday, May 13, followed by the second semi-final on Thursday, May 15. The big final of the Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025.
What time does the Song Festival 2025 begin? When should we be ready this year with our snacks and our own voting paper? Traditionally, both the semi-final shows and the final on Saturday start at 9:00 PM.
Is there a theme for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
Indeed, and it was announced earlier. After themes like United by Music, The Sound of Beauty, and Open Up, the theme for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is: Unity Shapes Love.
Who will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
After Joost Klein was disqualified right before the final last year, he was given another chance by AVROTROS to compete for victory at the Song Contest. However, he decided not to travel to Basel this year and to leave the Song Contest behind. So, the selection committee opened the lines for submissions, and artists could submit their songs for this year.
And the winner who emerged is the 21-year-old talent Claude. The singer combines French with Dutch in his songs and has hits like Ladada, Layla, and Écoutez-moi to his name. The song he will perform at the Song Contest is not yet known. But if he follows the line of his hits, we’re sure he has a chance to win.
Which countries will sing in the first and second semi-finals of the Song Festival 2025?
In the first semi-final of the Song Festival 2025 on Tuesday, May 13, the following countries will participate: Estonia, Iceland, Ukraine, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Albania, Sweden, Belgium, Azerbaijan, San Marino, Norway, Netherlands, Croatia, and Cyprus.
In the second semi-final of the Song Festival 2025 on Thursday, May 15, the following countries will participate: Finland, Denmark, Austria, Armenia, Latvia, Ireland, Australia, Greece, Lithuania, Montenegro, Serbia, Malta, Luxembourg, Israel, Georgia, and Czech Republic.
Countries that already have a spot in the final, or in other words, the countries that bring in the most money, are: the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, and Spain. Switzerland also gets a direct spot in the final, as they won last year and are hosting the festival this year.
Who are the presenters of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
The presenters of this year’s festival in Basel were also announced last month. The three women Sandra Studer, Hazel Brugger, and Michelle Hunziker will be taking the stage in Basel in a few months.
