Eurovision 2025 on the BBC - Everything you need to know

Published: 24 April 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.

BBC Studios will once again produce the BBC’s coverage and with the countdown already underway, here's everything you need to know about Eurovision 2025 on the BBC 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 BBC iPlayer and listen on Radio and BBC Sounds

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

Sara Cox and Richie Anderson will be joining Scott and Rylan in this year's Radio 2 presenting line-up for Eurovision 2025. Sara makes her return to the Eurovision Song Contest commentary booth, co-hosting Radio 2 and BBC Sounds’ coverage of the Semi-Finals on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May, live from the arena in Basel with Richie.

Scott and Rylan return as Radio 2 and BBC Sounds' presenters for the Grand Final on Saturday 17 May. They'll also present the Eurovision Semi-Finals on BBC One and iPlayer.

Read more: Sara Cox joins Radio 2 presenting line-up for Eurovision 2025

UK Eurovision 2025 Act and Song

Three young women in light pastel colour corset dresses walk arm in arm, smiling for the camera

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.

Get all the details: Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025 with What The Hell Just Happened?

Eurovision 2025: When Graham Met Remember Monday

A one-off special will see Eurovision legend, Graham Norton, meet Remember Monday for an in-depth, candid chat ahead of the biggest performance of their lives.

Join Graham for all the gossip from the talented trio (Charlotte, Holly and Lauren) as they share the excitement, chaos, fun, and intensity that accompanies being chosen as the act to represent the UK at the 69th edition of Eurovision.

More: BBC announces Eurovision 2025: When Graham Met Remember Monday

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 BBC One on 13 May and this is the running order:

1. Iceland: VÆB – RÓA

2. Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA

3. Slovenia: Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left

4. Estonia: Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato

Spain: Melody – ESA DIVA

5. Ukraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray

6. Sweden: KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu

7. Portugal: NAPA – Deslocado

8. Norway: Kyle Alessandro – Lighter

9. Belgium: Red Sebastian – Strobe Lights

Italy: Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro

10. Azerbaijan: Mamagama - Run With U

11. San Marino: Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia

12. Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm

13. Netherlands: Claude – C’est La Vie

14. Croatia: Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake

Switzerland: Zoë Më – Voyage

15. Cyprus: Theo Evan – Shh

Italy, Spain and Switzerland automatically qualify for the Grand Final and audiences in these countries will be able to vote during this Semi-Final.

Second Semi-Final

The second Semi-Final will be on iPlayer and BBC One on 15 May and this is the running order:

1. Australia: Go-Jo – Milkshake Man

2. Montenegro: Nina Žižić – Dobrodošli

3. Ireland: EMMY – Laika Party

4. Latvia: Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi

5. Armenia: PARG – SURVIVOR

6. Austria: JJ – Wasted Love

United Kingdom: Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?

7. Greece: Klavdia – Asteromáta

8. Lithuania: Katarsis – Tavo Akys

9. Malta: Miriana Conte – SERVING

10. Georgia: Mariam Shengelia – Freedom

France: Louane – maman

11. Denmark: Sissal – Hallucination

12. Czechia: ADONXS – Kiss Kiss Goodbye

13. Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son

14. Israel: Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise

Germany: Abor & Tynna – Baller

15. Serbia: Princ – Mila

16. Finland: Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME

France, Germany and the United Kingdom automatically qualify for the Grand Final and audiences in these countries will be able to vote during this Semi-Final.

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 started with The Big Eurovision Party, bringing 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, also gives 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.

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