This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is being held for the first time in the Swiss city of Basel. Until May 17, music fans across Europe will be able to enjoy a colourful musical spectacle that will bring together 69 countries for the 37th time for a joint evening of the contest. This year’s theme – technology, identity and diversity – promises not only visual uniqueness, but also emotional depth.
When to watch the broadcasts?
The broadcasts of the contest, which you can watch on LRT television, LRT.lt and the official Eurovision YouTube channel, are scheduled as follows (Lithuanian time):
- First semi-final: May 13 (Tuesday), 22:00
- Second semi-final: May 15 (Thursday), 22:00
- Grand Final: May 17 (Saturday), 22:00
This year, Lithuania will be represented by the band "Katarsis" with the song "Tavo akys". The band will perform in the second semi-final on May 15. If they are lucky, we will see Lithuania in the final on the evening of May 17. Critics say that "Katarsis" can surprise even skeptics - their performance is considered one of the most interesting among all this year's participants.
Who is competing in the 2025 competition?
This year's Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland, features 37 countries. Of these, 31 will compete in two semi-finals to qualify for the grand final. The remaining six participants - the so-called "Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom) and hosts Switzerland - automatically qualify for the final.
First semi-final (May 13)
15 countries will appear in this semi-final:
- Iceland - VÆB (Róa)
- Poland - Justyna Steczkowska (Gaia)
- Slovenia - Klemen (How Much Time Do We Have Left)
- Estonia – Tommy Cash (“Espresso Macchiato”)
- Belgium - Ziferblat (Bird of Pray)
- Sweden – KAJ (“Bara Bada Bastu”)
- Portugal - NAPA (Deslocado)
- Norway – Kyle Alessandro (Lighter)
- Netherlands - Red Sebastian (Strobe Lights)
- Croatia – Mamagama (“Run with U”)
- San Marino - Gabry Ponte (Tutta l'Italia)
- Albania - Shkodra Elektronike (Zjerm)
- Cyprus - Claude (C'est la vie)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina - Marko Bošnjak (Poison Cake)
- Serbia - Theo Evan (Shh)
The three countries that automatically qualified for the final will also appear and vote in this semi-final: Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
Second semi-final (May 15)
16 countries will compete in the second semi-final:
- Australia – Go-Jo (“Milkshake Man”)
- Montenegro - Nina Žižić ("Dobrodošli")
- Ireland – EMMY (“Laika Party”)
- Latvija - Tautumeitas ("Bur man laimi")
- Armenia – Parg (Survivor)
- Austria - JJ (Wasted Love)
- Greece – Claudia ("Asteromata")
- Lithuania – Catharsis (“Your Eyes”)
- Malta - Miriana Conte (Serving)
- Sakartvel - Mariam Shengelia (Freedom)
- Denmark – Sissal (“Hallucination”)
- Czech Republic – Adonxs (“Kiss Kiss Goodbye”)
- Luxembourg - Laura Thorn (La poupée monte le son)
- Israel - Yuval Raphael (New Day Will Rise)
- Serbia - Princ (Mila)
- Finland – Erika Vikman (“I am coming”)
The three countries that automatically qualified for the final will also appear and vote in this semi-final: France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Final (May 17)
The top 10 contestants from each semi-final will advance to the grand final, joining the Big Five and hosts Switzerland. A total of 26 countries will compete in the final.
What's new on stage?
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest promises to be the most modern stage design in the contest's history. The organizers present:
- LED floors and walls that change shapes
- Hologram and augmented reality effects
- 360° filmed performances
Both well-known artists and debutants will appear on stage. The genre diversity will be as wide as ever – from trap music, synth-pop, alternative rock to folklore, gospel, and even opera performances.
How to vote?
Viewers will be able to vote in two ways:
- By SMS
- Via the official Eurovision app
Each voter can give points from 1 to 12 to their three favorites. You cannot vote for your own country's representatives.
