The Eurovision 2025 season begins with The Big Eurovision Party, a concert special airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Friday, March 7, at 11:40 pm. The show, filmed at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, features performances from Eurovision legends.
Here’s the Lowdown: The Big Eurovision Party is hosted by Eurovision alum Edsilia Rombley and Drag Race UK star Tia Kofi. The concert will feature a lineup of past Eurovision stars, including Loreen, Nemo, Käärijä, Katrina (of Katrina and the Waves), Johnny Logan, and many more. Tia Kofi will also provide backstage access and interviews.
What This Means Now: This concert marks the official start of the Eurovision 2025 season. It’s a chance to celebrate past Eurovision successes and get excited for the upcoming competition.
The Bigger Picture: The main Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in Basel, Switzerland (the home country of 2024 winner, Nemo). The live shows – the two Semi-Finals and the Grand Final – will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 13th, 15th, and 17th, 2025. The Big Eurovision Party is the first big event leading up to the main competition.
