Eurovision Song Contest 2025 host city and dates revealed after Swiss singer won show
THE EUROVISION Song Contest 2025 will be hosted in the city of Basel in Switzerland, organisers have revealed.
Basel‘s St Jakobshalle arena will air the grand final on May 17 next year.
The semi-finals will be held on May 13 and 15, according to a statement from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) today.
Switzerland won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in May.
Despite backing from the bookies, Croatian singer Baby Lasagna was pipped to the post at the last minute by Nemo with their track ‘The Code’.
Brits will be hoping for a better result next year after another dire result for the UK.
Olly Alexander received ZERO points for performing his track Dizzy.
Four cities were in the running to host, including Bern, Geneva and Zurich.
Eurovision’s executive supervisor, Martin Österdahl, said: “The EBU is thrilled that Basel has been selected as the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
“The Contest was born in Switzerland in Lugano back in 1956 and it’s great to be bringing it back to its birthplace almost 70 years later.
“Basel’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe makes it the ideal setting for an event that celebrates the power of music to connect people across borders.
“With its unique blend of tradition and innovation, Basel reflects the spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest.
“The city’s exceptional St. Jakobshalle venue and outstanding hospitality will ensure a memorable experience for delegations, artists and fans alike.”