The biggest party in Europe is back with Eurovision 2025 - and this year's celebration marks the 69th year of the show, which, this time around, promises to be packed full of brilliant songs, from yearning ballads to club anthems and everything in between.
After two live semi-finals, we now have our 26 finalists and we will once again see Graham Norton providing his annual witty commentary during the live event. Also, as tradition, the reigning champion Nemo will return to the Eurovision stage to remind us exactly why they took home that trophy in 2024, when they won with The Code.
But who has got what it takes to win this year's competition and who will be going home with the dreaded 'nul points'?
Here's everything you need to know about the biggest, and often most bonkers, annual music event in Europe...
Eurovision 2025 release date
The Eurovision 2025 final will take place on Saturday, May 17, and will air in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8pm. The final will also air on Peacock in the US.
The Eurovision 2025 live semi-finals aired on Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15 at 8pm on BBC One. You can now catch up on iPlayer.
Eurovision 2025 host country
Eurovision 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland, marking the first time Basel has ever hosted Eurovision.
It is tradition for the previous year's winner to host the show, and this year's event will be held in a huge arena called the Jakobshalle after Swiss singer Nemo won Eurovision 2024 with a song called The Code.
Eurovision 2025 UK entry
This year, a country-pop girl band called Remember Monday will be representing the UK with their catchy tune, What the Hell Just Happened?'.
The band is made up of three friends: Lauren Burne, Holly Anne-Hull, and Charlotte Steel, who met when they were in sixth form in Farnborough, Hampshire.
The girls also appeared on The Voice in 2019 when they were mentored by American singer and actress Jennifer Hudson.
You can watch their entry song below... but warning - it's catchy!
Remember Monday interview
We caught up with Remember Monday to find out more about the live show...
Your track What the Hell just Happened is about the morning after an eventful night out. Did you draw on any personal experiences?
HOLLY "The lyrics are inspired by our own friendship, and there are many nights out we can’t share, where we did wake up thinking just that! There was one where Charlotte actually did lose a shoe [as referenced in the song] – if anyone finds a boot in Reading town centre, you know where to bring it!"
CHARLOTTE "Holly’s hen do, where Lauren and I were bridesmaids, was a whole weekend of ‘What the hell just happened…’!"
Are you nervous about performing for a global audience, which last year tallied over 163 million people?
CHARLOTTE "It’s so hard; you can’t visualise that at all, so it’s not even worth thinking about that many viewers. But knowing that people are watching the three of us living our dream is everything."
HOLLY "It’s not necessarily the size of the audience, it’s that we so badly want to do a good job; that’s where our nerves are coming from. We want to be able to watch it back and be so proud!"
Have you made friends with any fellow competitors already?
HOLLY "Miriana Conte from Malta is a babe! She used to be in a girl band, so we have a connection with her. We’re planning a girls’ holiday to Malta when Eurovision is over!"
CHARLOTTE "Claude from the Netherlands is the sweetest; he was so kind to us just before the pre-party concert in Amsterdam. We all chilled in the dressing room, chatting about how crazy the experience has been."
LAUREN "Sissal from Denmark is also amazing. We’re loving all the girlies in the competition this year – there’s a real feeling of girl power."
Who is your favourite Eurovision act to date?
CHARLOTTE "I’ve been a huge Eurovision fan as long as I can remember. We always host parties where everyone picks a country and brings food and drink from there – we go all out! My favourite has to be Alexander Rybak, who won for Norway in 2009 with Fairytale."
HOLLY "Scooch for me. Their song, Flying The Flag (For You), from 2007 [for the UK] always sticks in my head."
LAUREN "The fabulous Conchita Wurst, who won [for Austria] in 2014 with Rise Like a Phoenix. It was just incredible."
Finally, any teasers about what you’re planning for your performance?
LAUREN "Drama and theatrics!"
CHARLOTTE "We are leaning into our musical theatre backgrounds. We just hope that audiences love the staging and design as much as we do."
HOLLY "And our outfits are pretty cute, too!"
Eurovision 2025 finalists and running order
1. Norway | Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
2. Luxembourg | Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son
3. Estonia | Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
4. Israel | Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
5. Lithuania | Katarsis – Tavo Akys
6. Spain | Melody – ESA DIVA
7. Ukraine | Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
8. United Kingdom | Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?
9. Austria | JJ – Wasted Love
10. Iceland | VÆB – RÓA
11. Latvia | Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi
12. Netherlands | Claude – C’est La Vie
13. Finland | Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME
14. Italy | Lucio Corsi | Volevo Essere Un Duro
15. Poland | Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
16. Germany | Abor & Tynna – Baller
17. Greece | Klavdia – Asteromáta
18. Armenia | PARG – SURVIVOR
19. Switzerland | Zoë Më – Voyage
20. Malta | Miriana Conte – SERVING
21. Portugal | NAPA – Deslocado
22. Denmark | Sissal – Hallucination
23. Sweden | KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
24. France | Louane – maman
25. San Marino | Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia
26. Albania | Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
Eurovision 2025 hosts
The Eurovision 2025 final will be presented by stand-up comedian Hazel Brugger, TV presenter Michelle Hunziker and Eurovision veteran Sandra Studer. And, of course, Graham Norton is back providing his witty commentary during the live show.
Graham told us: "I love everything about Eurovision. The range of musical styles and talents combined with the coming together of countries and fans makes it a contest like no other.
"It’s a big year for party anthems: the two that stand out for me are Miriana Conte representing Malta [with pop song Serving] and Emmy for Ireland with an unlikely banger [Laika Party], about an immortal dog. I think Italy might have a good year, with a classic rock ballad [Volevo Essere Un Duro] performed by Lucio Corsi.
"And Remember Monday have a great advantage; they are unlike any other act this year. Their vocals and harmonies are flawless, the song has a strong hook and the trio are hugely likeable. I haven’t been to Basel before, but I’m expecting the contest to run like clockwork, a very clean arena, and fingers crossed for a complimentary chocolate or two!"
In a Doctor Who/Eurovision mashup, Ncuti Gatwa was meant to be the United Kingdom's Eurovision spokesperson, delivering the results of the UK's Jury live during the Grand Final; however, due to 'unforeseen circumstances', Ncuti has had to pull out.
The official statement from the BBC reads: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately, Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as Spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend. However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2’s very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting the Jury result live from the UK.
Speaking of her last-minute role, Sophie Ellis-Bextor said: “I love Eurovision and it’s a privilege to be part of 2025’s Grand Final. What an honour it is to announce the UK’s jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!”
Eurovision 2025 - latest odds
Here's who is currently favourite to win Eurovision 2025...
- Sweden Evens
- Austria 10/3
- France 9/1
- Holland 18/1
- Finland 20/1
- Switzerland 33/1
- Israel 35/1
- UK 150/1
