The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is officially underway in Basel, Switzerland, marking the 69th edition of the iconic music event. Set at the St. Jakobshalle arena, the contest will feature two semi-finals on May 13 and 15, with the grand final scheduled for May 17. This year’s event will be presented by a trio of hosts: comedian Hazel Brugger, presenter Sandra Studer, and Swiss-Italian presenter Michelle Hunziker. Michelle will join as host only for the final. As the first semifinal takes place tonight, here is a complete guide to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
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Switzerland Welcomes Eurovision Back
Switzerland, where the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest took place in 1956, proudly hosts the event again nearly 70 years later. The event returns to Helvetia as last year’s winner, Nemo, is Swiss. The choice of Basel reflects the city’s unique location at the heart of Europe and its reputation as a cultural hub, in line with Eurovision’s theme of unity through music.
New Stage and Visual Identity
The 2025 stage design pays tribute to Switzerland’s natural beauty and multilingual heritage. Created by renowned designer Florian Wieder, the setup includes a dramatic extension into the audience area to create a more intimate viewer experience. This year’s theme, “Unity Shapes Love,” is captured through a halftone-style design using the classic Eurovision heart symbol.
2025 Eurovision Entries
This year’s musical lineup features artists from more than 30 nations. Here’s the complete list of participants:
Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm”
Armenia: Parg – “Survivor”
Australia: Go-Jo – “Milkshake Man”
Austria: JJ – “Wasted Love”
Azerbaijan: Mamagama – “Run with U”
Belgium: Red Sebastian – “Strobe Lights”
Croatia: Marko Bošnjak – “Poison Cake”
Cyprus: Theo Evan – “Shh”
Czechia: Adonxs – “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”
Denmark: Sissal – “Hallucination”
Estonia: Tommy Cash – “Espresso Macchiato”
Finland: Erika Vikman – “Ich Komme”
France: Louane – “Maman”
Georgia: Mariam Shengelia – “Freedom”
Germany: Abor & Tynna – “Baller”
Greece: Klavdia – “Asteromata”
Iceland: Væb – “Róa”
Ireland: Emmy – “Laika Party”
Israel: Yuval Rapha – “New Day Will Rise”
Italy: Lucio Corsi – “Volevo essere un duro”
Latvia: Tautumeitas – “Bur man laimi”
Lithuania: Katarsis – “Tavo akys”
Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – “La poupée monte le son”
Malta: Mariana Conte – “Serving”
Montenegro: Nina Žižić – “Dobrodosli”
Netherlands: Claude – “C’est La Vie”
Norway: Kyle Alessandro – “Lighter”
Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – “Gaja”
Portugal: Napa – “Deslocado”
San Marino: Gabry Ponte – “Tutta l’Italia”
Serbia: Princ – “Mila”
Slovenia: Klemen – “How Much Time Do We Have Left”
Spain: Melody – “Esa Diva”
Sweden: KAJ – “Bara Bada Bastu”
Switzerland: Zoë Më – “Voyage”
Ukraine: Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray”
United Kingdom: Remember Monday – “What the Hell Just Happened?”
Local Events Ahead of Eurovision
Eurovision 2025 isn’t just about the performances. Basel is buzzing with cultural events throughout the week:
• Eurovision Village: Located at the Messe and Congress Center, it will feature public performances and viewing parties.
• EuroClub: A nightlife venue hosting exclusive performances and parties for fans and artists.
• St. Jakob-Park: Hosting additional live screenings and appearances by past Eurovision stars.
Photo: Corinne Cumming/EBU
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