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Eurovision 2025 on the 91Èȱ¬ - Everything you need to know

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland in May 2025

Published: 7 March 2025
The Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland. Eurovision Song Contest, Basel 2025 is written in white. The flag of Switzerland, a white cross on a red background, appears in the centre of a heart which replaces the V in Eurovision.
Basel is the host city for Eurovision 2025 (Image: EBU)

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland following Nemo’s victory at the Grand Final in May 2024 with their song The Code.

91Èȱ¬ Studios will once again produce the 91Èȱ¬â€™s coverage and with the countdown already underway, here's everything you need to know about Eurovision 2025 on the 91Èȱ¬ so far...

When is Eurovision 2025?

Singer Nemo stands on stage in the crowded arena as Switzerland is declared winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Confetti falls from the roof as beams of light criss cross the stage and all the Eurovision acts applaud from their backstage area, which is revealed as the main screen splits open.
Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden (Image: Alma Bengtsson/EBU)

The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, on Saturday 17 May with the Semi-Finals taking place on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May.

How to watch Eurovision 2025 on TV and 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer and listen on Radio and 91Èȱ¬ Sounds

You'll be able to watch the Grand Final and the Semi Finals live on 91Èȱ¬ One and 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer, and listen live on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 2 and 91Èȱ¬ Sounds.

UK Eurovision 2025 Act and Song

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Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland in May 2025 with their song What The Hell Just Happened?

Comprising of Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, Remember Monday are a trio of best friends, who have earned a reputation for their strong vocals and perfectly blended harmonies.

What The Hell Just Happened? chronicles the aftermath of a fun night out with friends, it perfectly showcases the band’s humour, relatability and their signature harmonies. The song, which is out now, is an upbeat pop track full of energy, excitement and drama.

Remember Monday co-wrote the song with Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan), Thomas Stengaard and Julie 'Kill J' Aagaard.

The Big Eurovision Party

Co-host Tia Kofi looks directly to camera, wearing a red dress and a sparkling, silver crown. They stand on a wooden set, with purple lightening erupting through a stormy sky in the distance.

Eurovision season officially starts on Friday 7 March at 11.40pm on 91Èȱ¬ One and 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer and The Big Eurovision Party brings you a celebratory concert, filled to the brim with Eurovision legends and epic performances.

Hosted by Eurovision royalty, Edsilia Rombley and Drag Race UK star, Tia Kofi, The Big Eurovision Party showcases some of Eurovision’s most iconic alumni, as they take to the big stage to perform some of Eurovision’s most loved bangers and ballads from The Ziggo Dome stadium in Amsterdam.

Our fabulous host and Eurovision expert, Tia, will also give audiences an exclusive backstage pass as she meets some of the stars of the show ahead of their big stadium performance.

The Big Eurovision Party includes performances and interviews from Eurovision stars past and present including: Loreen, Nemo, Käärijä, Katrina (Katrina and the Waves), Johnny Logan, Marija Šerifović, Baby Lasagna, Bambie Thug, Edsilia Rombley, Guy Sebastian, Kristian Kostov, Alessandra and Marcus & Martinus to name but a few – so make sure you don’t miss the party!

Meet the Eurovision 2025 Presenters

Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer are your hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

All three will present the Grand Final, while Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer will also host the Semi-Finals.

Brugger is an award-winning stand-up comedian and presenter. Born in the USA, she grew up near Zurich and now lives in the Darmstadt region of Germany. Hunziker grew up in Ostermundigen near Bern and is one of Switzerland’s best-known international personalities. Studer started her career in 1991 as Switzerland's Eurovision Song Contest participant. Performing with the stage name Sandra Simó, she secured 5th place with the song Canzone Per Te.

Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals

First Semi-Final

The first Semi-Final will be on iPlayer and 91Èȱ¬ One on 13 May and the following countries are taking part:

First half:

  • Sweden
  • Ukraine
  • Slovenia
  • Iceland
  • Estonia 
  • Poland
  • Portugal 

Second half:

  • Netherlands
  • Azerbaijan
  • Albania
  • San Marino
  • Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • Croatia
  • Norway

The exact running order will be decided closer to the time and Italy, Spain and Switzerland will be able to vote during this Semi-Final.

Second Semi-Final

The second Semi-Final will be on iPlayer and 91Èȱ¬ One on 15 May and the following countries are taking part:

First half:

  • Austria
  • Lithuania
  • Armenia
  • Montenegro
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Australia
  • Latvia

Second half:

  • Czechia
  • Israel
  • Malta
  • Finland
  • Denmark
  • Luxembourg
  • Georgia
  • Serbia

The exact running order will be decided closer to the time and France, Germany and the United Kingdom will be able to vote during this Semi-Final.

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