The Eurovision Song Contest is back for another year (of course), and we're putting on our glitter and strapping on our heels in anticipation.
Here's everything we know so far about the 69th Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
When is Eurovision 2025?
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Basel, Switzerland (CEST) on Tuesday 13 May (First Semi-Final), Thursday 15 May (Second Semi-Final) and Saturday 17 May (Grand Final) 2025.
How can I watch Eurovision 2025?
SBS’s exclusive broadcast of Eurovision 2025 is LIVE and in prime time from Wednesday 14 May – Sunday 18 May on SBS and SBS On Demand.
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is held from Tuesday 13 May - Saturday 17 May (CEST) 2025 in Basel, Switzerland and will broadcast in Australia at the dates and times listed below:
Semi Final 1 Live from Basel: Wednesday 14 May at 5:00am AEST
Semi Final 2 –Live from Basel: Friday 16 May at 5:00am AEST *FEATURES GO-JO FROM AUSTRALIA*
Grand Final Live from Basel: Sunday 18 May at 5:00am AEST
Note: Following the live stream broadcasts, the Live from Basel Semi-Finals and Grand Final are expected to be available to stream at SBS On Demand from the following times (may be subject to change):
Semi Final 1 Live from Basel: 8:30am on Wednesday 14 May
Semi Final 2 Live from Basel: 8:30am on Friday 16 May
Grand Final Live from Basel: 10:30am on Sunday 18 May
Go-Jo is ready to delight with his song 'Milkshake Man'. Credit: Nick Wilson.
Prime time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage on SBS and SBS On Demand
Semi Final 1 – Friday 16 May at 7:30pm AEST
Semi Final 2 – Saturday 17 May at 7:30pm AEST *FEATURES AUSTRALIA
Grand Final – Sunday 18 May at 7:30pm AEST
From live shows and exclusive behind-the-scenes fun to a fantastic hits-of-Eurovision concert, we have all your Eurovision 2025 needs covered.
Is there a 24/7 Eurovision radio available?
Eurovision fans rejoice, there is indeed a way for you to listen to Eurovision classics right around the clock available right now.
The will play 24/7 non-stop Eurovision hits from May 1 to May 31st. This live stream features every winner from each year, plus all the contestants from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.
How can I listen?
SBS Euro Pop is available on:
- DAB+ radio - just search for 'SBS Euro Pop'.
- SBS Audio website and within the SBS Audio app.
- SBS On Demand as an (just like SBS Chill).
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Which country is hosting Eurovision 2025?
Thanks to Nemo's incredible win in Malmö, Sweden last year with their song 'The Code', Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the 3rd time in 2025 having previously staged the competition in the first ever Eurovision Song Contest in Lugano in 1956 and then again in Lausanne in 1989.
This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be taking place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland.
Who are your hosts in Basel for Eurovision 2025?
This year's Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals will be hosted by Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer.
Brugger is an award-winning Swiss-American stand-up comedian, slam poet and presenter. She is known for her quick wit, which will make her an asset on the presenter's panel. Studer is a Swiss singer who competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, representing Switzerland. Even though she came fifth that year, she has been releasing music ever since. If anyone knows what it takes to compete in Eurovision, it's her.
Joining these two on the Grand Final stage will be Michelle Hunziker, a former model and one of Switzerland's most internationally recognised celebrities.
Who will be the Australian hosts for Eurovision 2025?
Logie-award winning presenter Tony Armstrong and multi-hyphenate entertainer and global icon Courtney Act are the new dynamic duo teaming up to take the helm of the commentary booth in their inaugural year at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.
In the announcement of the news, Tony Armstrong said: “I’m so excited to jump into the world of Eurovision with the one and only Courtney Act who has already taken me under her wing. I’m definitely not envious of her brilliance and my jealousy won’t make it on screen I promise. Eurovision holds such a special place in so many hearts around the world. I look forward to being a part of the spectacle along with Courtney!”
Co-host Courtney Act said: “I was not prepared for how much I would enjoy Eurovision last year- and this year I’m back, now with everyone’s favourite IT man, Tony Armstrong (who I can confirm is just as delightful and dashing in real life as you’d expect). I’ll be offering my commentary expertise on every costume reveal, key change, wind machine and pyro moment I know Switzerland will deliver. Tony’s already taught me a thing or two about team sport energy, and I’ll be returning the favour with a crash course in camp!”
Who will be representing Australia at Eurovision 2025?
Go-Jo is the solo project of 29-year-old Marty Zambotto.
Skilled at playing the guitar and riding a unicycle at the same time, he is is set to bring boundless energy with his Eurovision track Milkshake Man.
And, you can learn about the fantastic surprises Go-Jo has in store for us with his performance .
Who will be performing at Eurovision 2025?
The full list of performers at Eurovision 2025 has officially been announced.
Here all all 37 songs that will be performed:
When will the Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals take place?
The first Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals will be on Tuesday 13 May (CEST) / Wednesday 14 May (AEST).
The second Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals will be on Thursday 15 May (CEST) / Friday 16 May (AEST).
What is the Semi-Final Running Order?
Here is the official Running Order for the first Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals:
Here is the official Running Order for the second Eurovision 2025 Semi-Finals:
How can Australia vote?
The jury and Australian public can vote for any country except Australia.
Australian viewers will need to tune into the LIVE broadcast of Semi Final 2 on Friday 16 May at 5:00am AEST and the Grand Final on Sunday 18 May at 5:00am AEST and follow the voting prompts that appear on screen. For more information on how to vote please visit the official Eurovision Song Contest website
Who won Eurovision 2024?
Switzerland's entrant Nemo became the first non-binary winner of Eurovision, taking out the 2024 song contest.
The performer secured the top spot with 591 points with their song "The Code", after final counting.
How long has Australia competed in Eurovision?
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Australia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Although Australia was included in Eurovision 2014 with a guest appearance from Jessica Mauboy, our official first entry into the contest was in 2015 with Guy Sebastian's song Tonight Again.
Who has previously represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?
The artists who have previously represented Australia at Eurovision are:
- Guy Sebastian with 'Tonight Again' (2015)
- Dami Im with 'Sound of Silence' (2016)
- Isaiah Firebrace with 'Don't Come Easy' (2017)
- Jessica Mauboy with 'We Got Love' (2018)
- Kate Miller-Heidke with 'Zero Gravity' (2019)
- Montaigne with 'Technicolour' (2021)
- Sheldon Riley with 'Not the Same' (2022)
- Voyager with 'Promise' (2023)
- Electric Fields with 'One Mikali (One Blood)' (2024)
In 2016, Dami Im finished second with her song 'Sound of Silence' at the Stockholm Grand Finals. She lost out to Ukraine's .
Im is among five top ten finishes, including Guy Sebastian, Isaiah Firebrace, Kate Miller-Heidke and Voyager.
Is there a Eurovision watch party menu?
Unsure of what to cook for your long-awaited Eurovision watch party?
Have no fear, for SBS Food has created a with dishes based on previous Eurovision winners!
Perhaps you'll snack on some Azerbaijani goyarti gutabi inspired by 2011 winner Ell & Nikki, or maybe you'll decide to feast on mountains of Portuguese chicken inspired by 2017's winner Salvador Sobral. Either way, your guests will appreciate the extra Eurovision flair.
