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The moment has arrived—the 69th Eurovision Song Contest launches tonight, Tuesday, 13 May 2025, with the First Semi-Final live from St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
Where to watch
In the UK, coverage begins at 8:00 PM BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with commentary from Rylan and Scott Mills. Radio listeners can tune in via BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. For international viewers, the show will be streamed live on the official Eurovision website: eurovision.tv.
Tonight’s line-up
Fifteen countries will compete for ten spots in Saturday’s Grand Final. The running order is as follows:
| Country | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Væb | “Róa” |
| Poland | Justyna Steczkowska | “Gaja” |
| Slovenia | Klemen | “How Much Time Do We Have Left” |
| Estonia | Tommy Cash | “Espresso Macchiato” |
| Ukraine | Ziferblat | “Bird of Pray” |
| Sweden | KAJ | “Bara bada bastu” |
| Portugal | Napa | “Deslocado” |
| Norway | Kyle Alessandro | “Lighter” |
| Belgium | Red Sebastian | “Strobe Lights” |
| 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” |
| Cyprus | Theo Evan | “Shh” |
Additionally, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland—pre-qualified for the Grand Final—will perform their entries tonight and participate in the voting.
What to expect
Tonight’s show opens with a Swiss-themed performance featuring yodellers, alphorn players, and dancers reimagining past Eurovision hits like Tattoo and Arcade. Interval acts include a musical number titled Made in Switzerland, performed by hosts Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer, and a medley of Ne partez pas sans moi by former 2024 contestants, introduced by Celine Dion herself.
Check out our recent live blogs for more insider scoop:
This afternoon | Last night | Yesterday afternoon
Tonight’s qualifiers will be determined solely by public televote, including votes from participating countries, pre-qualified nations, and the “Rest of the World” audience.
Latest buzz
Sweden’s KAJ is leading the audience polls with their sauna-themed entry Bara Bada Bastu, followed by the Netherlands’ Claude and Estonia’s Tommy Cash.
Join the conversation
Follow the live show and share your reactions using the hashtag #Eurovision2025 on any social media site you can find. May we recommend you follow us on BlueSky.
Let the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 begin!
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