Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) – the world’s largest music event – will take place in Basel in 2025.
The Eurovision Song Contest is far more than just a music competition: it connects and inspires across all borders. The ESC has always stood for openness, participation, mutual respect and the appreciation of cultural diversity. These values are embodied in Basel, the border city at the heart of Europe.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the tri-border region will highlight the tolerance and everyday interaction of different languages, cultures and ways of life. Whether across the Rhine or borders, Basel has long built bridges successfully, bringing people together peacefully.
Venues
The impressive St. Jakobshalle in Basel will be the central stage for the nine live shows. On the final day, the adjacent St. Jakob-Park will transform into the exclusive “Arena plus”, offering much more than just public viewing. Visitors will experience a unique festival atmosphere with live concerts by international and national artists as well as ESC stars.
The final will be shown on giant screens in the Arena plus.
A wide range of accompanying programmes is planned for fans and the local community, including the Eurovision Village with public viewing and music programmes, and the EuroClub for partygoers at Messe Basel. Eurovision Street will come alive in Steinenvorstadt, and a variety of events will take place along the Kleinbasel Rhine bank and at Barfüsserplatz.
Throughout the ESC, various event highlights will take place in Basel.
Main venues
Accommodation
Programme & tickets
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will last about a week and includes a total of nine shows with an audience, including two semi-finals and a grand final with live broadcasting. The three live shows are scheduled for 13, 15 and 17 May 2025.
First Semi-Final: 13.5.2025, 9.00 pm
Second Semi-Final: 15.5.2025, 9.00 pm
Grand Final & Arena plus: 17.5.2025, 9.00 pm
Eurovision Village: 10–17.5.2025
Currently, no tickets are available.
Accompanying programme
During the ESC, guests and locals can look forward to an extensive accompanying programme. There are also numerous public viewing options throughout the city.
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