Eurovision will air on the BBC and be hosted by singer Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina alongside returning favourite Graham Norton, the comedian and talk show host.
The UK will host Eurovision in 2023, as 2022 winners Ukraine are unable to host the song contest following Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the song contest last May, while the UK’s Sam Ryder was the runner-up with his hit song Space Man.
Traditionally, Ukraine would be the next host but, due to the conflict in the country, the UK will step up to host instead.
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Here is everything we know about when the contest is, where Eurovision 2023 will be held, and how to get tickets.
When is the Eurovision Song Contest 2023?
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will kick off on May 9 with the first semi-final.
The second semi-final will take place two days later, on May 11.
And the winner of Eurovision 2023 will be crowned at the end of the final on May 13.
Where is the Eurovision Song Contest being held?
It has been revealed that Liverpool will host this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The event will take place in the 11,000-capacity M&S Bank Arena.
The announcement that Liverpool beat Glasgow to host the competition was made by Graham Norton on the BBC’s The One Show.
Birmingham hosted Eurovision in 1998 – the last time it took place in the UK – but it has also been hosted by London, Edinburgh, and Brighton.
Britain last won the competition in 1997.
Eurovision moments – In pictures
Swedish pop group Abba performs their song Waterloo during the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest
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Members of the band “Kalush Orchestra” pose onstage with the winner’s trophy and Ukraine’s flags after winning on behalf of Ukraine the Eurovision Song contest 2022 on May 14, 2022 at the Pala Alpitour venue in Turin
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1981 Eurovision Song Contest winners Bucks Fizz
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Jedward from Ireland perform in the grand finale of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest 2011
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Cliff Richard in a display of enthusiasm outside the Royal Albert Hall, London ahead of the 1967 Eurovision song contest
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Lucie Jones performing the UK’s 2017 Eurovision entry ‘Never Give Up on You’
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Glasgow born pop singer Lulu (Marie MacDonald McLaughlin Lawrie) performs ‘Boom Bang-A-Bang’, the British entry at the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest in Madrid
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Finland’s Lordi performs the song ‘Hard Rock Hallelujah’ during the 2006 Eurovision final song contest
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Conchita Wurst of Austria performs on stage during the grand final of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest
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Pop group Jemini of United Kingdom – the 2003 entry for the Eurovision song contest
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British singer Sandie Shaw receiving the winning trophy for the 2967 Eurovision song contest
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Scooch – United Kingdom’s entry to the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest
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Members of the t.A.T.u group from Russia are performing during the final concert of the 2003 Eurovision song contest in Riga
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Ireland’s Johnny Logan winning the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest
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Olivia Newton-John poses with policemen in Brighton, during rehearsals for the 1974 Eurovision song contest
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The New Seekers pop group, chosen to represent United Kingdom in the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest.
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English pop singer Cliff Richard with the ‘Breakaways’ group during rehearsals at London’s Talk of the Town. He sang ‘Congratulations’, the British entry to the Eurovision Song Contest in 1968, reaching second place
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Engelbert Humperdinck of the United Kingdom performs during the grand final of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest
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Celine Dion during the 1988 Eurovision song contest
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Boy band Blue of the United Kingdom perform in the grand finale of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest
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Dana International of Israel performs in the 2011 Eurovision cog contest
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Hosts Terry Wogan and Natasha Kaplinsky, with winner Javine
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Katie Price as Jordon at the 2005 Eurovision song contest
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Gina G performs at the 1996 Eurovision song contest
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Katrina and the Waves celebrates their victory after winning the 1997 Eurovision Song
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Graham Norton hosting BBC1’s Eurovision: Your Country Needs You
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France’s Jacqueline Boyer clutches her trophy after winning the 1960 Eurovision Song Contest at the Royal Festival Hall
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Eurovision Song Contest compere Katie Boyle (on the left) checks the scoreboard for the order of the draw in 1960
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How to get tickets for Eurovision 2023
Tickets for those wanting to be a part of the nine live shows that make up the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will go on sale at 12:00 (midday) GMT (13:00 CET) on Tuesday March 7.
Prices range from £30 to £290 for the live semi-finals and £80 to £380 for the live grand final.
Eurovision fans need a Ticketmaster account before they can buy tickets and fans are encouraged to create their account in advance of Tuesday.
They will be able to buy up to four tickets per purchase for the live shows and six for the preview performances.
Tickets will only be available to purchase on the Ticketmaster website, and you can only purchase tickets for one show at a time.
How much are tickets for Eurovision 2023?
In line with previous Eurovision Song Contests, tickets are priced from £30 to £290 for the Semi Final shows and from £80 to £380 for the Grand Final shows.
How will perform for the UK for Eurovision 2023?
It is yet to be confirmed who will be performing for the UK in 2023.
Last year, it was announced on March 10 that Sam Ryder would be the contestant to represent the country – which suggests an announcement could be soon.
