It’s the song contest that put ABBA, Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John on the map, and it’s back in 2025.
We’re, of course, talking about Eurovision!
Read on for everything you need to know about this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, including which artist represented Australia in 2025.
Where is Eurovision 2025 going to be?
Following their 2024 victory with the song The Code by Nemo, the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is currently being held in Switzerland.
More specifically, it’s taking place at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland.
Who’s representing Australia in Eurovision 2025?
Go-Jo was chosen to represent Australia at this year’s Eurovision.
The 29-year-old competed in the second Semi-final with his latest single, Milkshake Man. Unfortunately, he did not progress to the Grand Final.
Go-Jo (whose real name is Marty Zambotto) was the 10th act to ever represent Australia at Eurovision, following in the footsteps of Guy Sebastian, Dami Im, and Jessica Mauboy.
What is the theme of the Eurovision 2025?
The theme for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is ‘Unity Shapes Love.’
Where can I watch Eurovision 2025 in Australia?
Australians can tune into Eurovision via SBS and SBS On Demand.
A live broadcast began on SBS at 5am AEST on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 and will run right up until Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Encore screenings of the song contest will also be broadcast on SBS at prime time (for more details, see below).
Furthermore, Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act will commentate on the Australian broadcast of Eurovision this year.
Exact dates and times you can watch this year’s Eurovision in Australia:
- LIVE FROM BASEL – May 14, 2025, 5am to 7.20am: Eurovision Semi-final 1
- LIVE FROM BASEL – May 16, 2025, 5am to 7.20am: Eurovision Semi-final 2 (Australia’s Go-Jo competed in this semi-final)
- ENCORE SCREENING – May 16, 2025, 7.30pm to 10pm: Eurovision Semi-final 1
- ENCORE SCREENING – May 17, 2025, 7.30pm to 10pm: Eurovision Semi-final 2
- LIVE FROM BASEL – May 18, 2025, 5am to 9am: Eurovision Grand Final
- ENCORE SCREENING – May 18, 2025, 7.30pm to 12am: Eurovision Grand Final
Can I vote for a winner on Eurovision?
Yes, you can! Votes by official juries appointed by the countries taking part play a vital role in deciding the winner. However, viewers’ votes count towards the winners of the two semi-finals. You will need to tune into the live broadcasts of the semi-finals and grand final and follow the voting prompts on the screen.
Votes can also be cast on the official website here or via the official Eurovision Song Contest app (iOS version, Android version). Voting will open after the final song and will stay open for up to 25 minutes (for the semi-final) and 40 minutes (for the grand final).
You can vote up to 20 times, but there’s a catch! You can’t vote for your own country.
Will Celine Dion be at this year’s Eurovision?
Celine Dion represented Switzerland at the 1988 Eurorvision Song Contest and ultimately won with the song, Ne partez pas sans moi.
Because 2025 marks the first time Switzerland has hosted the song contest since 1989, many have speculated whether Celine would attend and/or perform.
Well, Celine filmed a video message that aired during the first Semi-final.
“I would love nothing more than to be with you in Basel right now. Switzerland, you hold a special place in my heart; it’s a country that believed in me and gave me the chance to be a part of something that was so extraordinary,” the singer said in the video.
“It was a life-changing moment for me and I am so thankful to everyone who supported me. Now, 37 years later, it’s so beautiful and emotional to see Switzerland winning and hosting this incredible event once again.”
Fans are still hoping Celine will attend and perform at the Grand Final… Watch this space!
Where to stay for Eurovision 2025?
If you’re wanting to go to Eurovision in person, hopefully you’ve already got tickets as, sadly, they’re no longer available (they sold out in just minutes in January).
With that being said, you may be able to snag a verified ticket or two on TicketCorner fanSALE – TicketCorner’s official secondary market – if ticket holders decide to sell theirs.
Furthermore, in terms of accommodation, you’ll have to book quickly; most places are already full.
But have a look at hotels, motels, and Airbnbs located in Grossbasel, Kleinbasel, Birsfelden, Muttenz, Binningen and/or Bottmingen – all of these suburbs are just a tram or bus ride from St. Jakobshalle.
