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 a variety of family offerings and live concerts by former ESC stars.
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 Eurovision Club 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
Basel and its surroundings offer a wide range of accommodation for your stay during the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Whether it’s a boutique hotel, guesthouse or hostel, you’ll find the perfect place to stay during the ESC week from 10 May to 18 May 2025.
Agencies
The following agencies, specialising in apartments, are happy to assist you in finding suitable accommodation:
| The House & Food Company [email protected] +41 76 429 56 04 https://houseandfood.ch | bed & breakfast agency Basel [email protected] +41 61 702 21 51 https://bbbasel.ch/ | BASELLODGING [email protected] +41 61 263 05 05 https://basellodging.ch |
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
Accompanying programme
During the ESC, guests and locals can look forward to an extensive accompanying programme.
