Eurovision 2025 takes place in Basel, Switzerland. Fans around the world feel the excitement. They await one of the year's top music events. This article shows the semi-final details. It gives the running order, broadcast data, and voting steps. All the facts bring you close to the event.
A Closer Look at the Semi-Finals
Schedule and Venue
Eurovision 2025 starts its semi-finals on May 13 and May 15. The Grand Final takes place on May 17. All shows use the St. Jakobshalle arena. Artists from Europe join on one stage. The contest shows unity with the slogan “United By Music.”
Semi-Final Draw Results
Two semi-finals run with a random draw. 
In Semi-Final 1, 15 countries compete for the Grand Final spot. The show starts on Tuesday, May 13 at 21:00 CEST. Semi-Final 2 follows on Thursday, May 15 at 21:00 CEST with a similar setup.
Semi-Final 1: May 13, 2025
The lineup is:
- Iceland – VÆB – RÓA
- Poland – Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA
- Slovenia – Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left
- Estonia – Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
- Spain – Melody – ESA DIVA
- Ukraine – Ziferblat – Bird of Pray
- Sweden – KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
- Portugal – NAPA – Deslocado
- Norway – Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
- Belgium – Red Sebastian – Strobe Lights
- Italy – Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro
- Azerbaijan – Mamagama – Run With U
- San Marino – Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia
- Albania – Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm
- Netherlands – Claude – C’est La Vie
- Croatia – Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake
- Switzerland – Zoë Më – Voyage
- Cyprus – Theo Evan – Shh
Semi-Final 2: May 15, 2025
This show features the following countries:
- Australia – Go-Jo – Milkshake Man
- Montenegro – Nina Žižić – Dobrodošli
- Ireland – EMMY – Laika Party
- Latvia – Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi
- Armenia – PARG – SURVIVOR
- Austria – JJ – Wasted Love
- United Kingdom – Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?
- Greece – Klavdia – Asteromáta
- Lithuania – Katarsis – Tavo Akys
- Malta – Miriana Conte – SERVING
- Georgia – Mariam Shengelia – Freedom
- France – Louane – maman
- Denmark – Sissal – Hallucination
- Czechia – ADONXS – Kiss Kiss Goodbye
- Luxembourg – Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son
- Israel – Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise
- Germany – Abor & Tynna – Baller
- Serbia – Princ – Mila
- Finland – Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME
Voting Process
Voting in both semi-finals stays simple. People in each country vote by phone. The pre-qualified "Big 5"—France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland—also vote. Switzerland votes even though it does not compete in the semi-finals. Fans everywhere vote online. This step brings extra thrill to the show.
The Grand Finale
The contest ends with a Grand Final on May 17. The top ten from each semi-final join the five pre-qualified nations. A dazzling show awaits you. Expect bright lights, vibrant performances, and eager votes. The event makes Eurovision famous for its excitement.
Conclusion
As the countdown begins, anticipation grows fast. Eurovision 2025 will shine with new talent and bold tunes. Different musical styles and vibrant shows will mark the night. Mark your calendar for the semi-finals. Get ready to enjoy a loud celebration of culture and music! Whether you watch every year or it is your first time, nothing beats the thrill of nations in music.
