Tickets to watch this year’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 sold out in just minutes but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the popular event in person this year.
This year’s contest will be taking place in Liverpool, with the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool hosting the two semi-finals on May 9 and 11 alongside the Grand Final on May 13.
But the party is already underway with a week of celebrations, fun and music getting everybody in the Eurovision spirit.
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The Eurovision Village, located on Pier Head near to the Liverpool arena, will feature a week of free, non-ticketed parties featuring Eurovision royalty, top musicians and artists from all over the world.
The dedicated fan zone opened at 5.30pm on May 5 with a ‘Welcome to Eurotopia’ party featuring last year’s winners Kalush Orchestra, alongside a Eurotopia supergroup featuring Alex Moore of The Lathums.
Throughout the week, there will also be performances from some of this year’s artists alongside the likes of Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears, Mic Lowry, Fleur East, Danny Beard, The Lightning Seeds, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Miles Kane, and Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon.
For young ones, there will also be appearances from Bluey, Hey Duggee and Blue Peter.
There will also be a ticketed event on the night of the Grand Final, which will screen the event live alongside a spectacular party hosted by Strictly Come Dancing star Motsi Mabuse.
The Grand Final Party on the Pier Head, which is now sold out, will also feature Claire Richards from Steps, the Vengaboys, Katrina and the Waves, and Jedward.
We’ve rounded up the events taking place at Eurovision Village, with all except the Grand Final Party being free to enter without any tickets required.
Friday 5 May
Doors open 5.30pm
Welcome to Eurotopia supergroup featuring:
- Stealing Sheep
- Natalie McCool
- Alex from The Lathums
- Andy McCluskey (OMD)
- Red Rum Club
Performances from:
- Kalush Orchestra
- Gemma Cairney DJ set
- IAmKyami
- Niix, Maund and Binary
Saturday 6 May
Doors open 10.30am
- Screening of the coronation of King Charles III
A Royally Good Party, hosted by BBC podcast EurovisionCast’s Ngunan Adamu:
- Royalty Ball by House of Suarez
- Jake Shears
- Voyager – Australia’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Andrew Lambrou – Cyprus’ Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- The Busker – Malta’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Remo Forrer – Switzerland’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Mimicat – Portugal’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Laura Jackson
- DJ Sweet Spot
- Will Tramp (Homoelectric)
Sunday 7 May
Doors open midday
Hosted by Lizzie Acker
Performances from:
- House Gospel Choir
- Hey Duggee (Live show)
- Bluey (Live show)
- Andy and The Odd Socks
- Blue Peter
- Freya Skye
- EuroBrass
LIMF Academy presents:
- Ni Maxine
- Tee
- Mic Lowry
- Chris E and Laura Weaver
- Matica
Monday 8 May
Doors open midday
Hosted by Masha Vynogradova
This is Ukraine:
- Antytila
- Go_A
- TVORCHI
- Jerry Heil
- alyona alyona
BBC Introducing presents:
- ZUZU
- KOF & Friends
- Hushtones
- The Crawlers
Performances from:
- SISU
- Raw Silk
Tuesday 9 May
Doors open midday
Hosted by Jay Hynd
Performances from:
- English National Opera does Eurovision feat Ruslana, Sonia and Russell Watson
- Melovin
- Gustaph – Belgium’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Victor Vernicos – Greece’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Joker Out - Solvenia’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Hope Street Musical Choir
- Natasha Kitty Kat
- DJ Fairhurst
- Josh Aitman and Snoodman Deejay
Alongside a screening of the first semi-final at 8pm.
Wednesday 10 May
Doors open midday
Hosted by BBC Introducing’s Dave Monks
The National Lottery United by Music Tour:
- Girls Don’t Sync
- The Lightning Seeds
- Miles Kane
- Michael Aldag
Performances from:
- Marco Mengoni – Italy’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Käärijä – Finland’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Alessandra – Norway’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- TuranTuralX ft Eldar Gasimov – Azerbaijan’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- 100 Voice United Choir
- Liverpool Unity Choir
- Mix-stress
- Piping Hot Disco
Thursday 11 May
Doors open midday
Jamala presents QIRIM with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Performances from:
- KrutB
- Luke Black – Serbia’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Let 3 – Croatia’s Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
- Hope SEN Project
- Neurodiversity Choir
- Hope Uni Big Band
- Yvonne (Dig Vinyl)
- Backyard Balearic
- Dharma Collective
Alongside a screening of the second semi-final at 8pm.
Friday 12 May
Doors open midday
Performances from:
- Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon
- Sophie Ellis Bextor
- Fleur East
- TikTok Take Over
- Sonic Yootha
- Shen
- Alien Izz
- Danny Beard
LIMF Academy presents:
- Superlate
- Amique
- Lazy Girl
- Spiltmilk Society
- Jade Burns (DJ)
Saturday 13 May: Grand Final Party on the Pier Head
Doors open 2pm, ticketed event
Hosted by Motsi Mabuse
Performances from:
- Claire Richards (Steps)
- Vengaboys
- Katrina of Katrina and the Waves
- Jedward’s Epic Eurovision Singalong
- Brooke
- Dross
- Danielle Moore
Eurovision Village is located on Liverpool's Pier Head, with an entrance by Water Street.
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