Eurovision Song Festival 2025

After 36 years, the Eurovision Song Contest returns to where it all started – in Basel, Switzerland. From 12 to 17 May 2025, Basel and the entire country will host the world's biggest music event. At a press conference in Basel, the ESC Project Team unveiled the visuals, audio branding, stage design, and ticketing process for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.

Will Groningen organise an event to view Eurovison Song Festival?

In 2024 Forum Groningen hosted a nice Eurovision Song Festival Party to view the Eurovision Contest and dance and party. We wrote about it in the following article:

Eurovision Songfestival 2024 in Groningen | Stay In Groningen. We hope they will be hosts in 2025 of a new party and we will keep you posted in our eventcalendar of course!

Eurovision Song Festival 2025 | The Netherlands

AVRO Tros will join and broadcast the Eurovision contest, you can read more about it here:

Eurovision 2025: 38 broadcasters participating in Basel

History of the Netherlands at Eurovision Song Festival

The Netherlands took part in the very first Eurovision Song Contest back in 1956, and have won on five occasions. Corry Brokken delivered their first victory in 1957 with Net Als Toen (‘Just Like Then’) before Teddy Scholten’s Een Beetje (‘A Little Bit’) topped the scoreboard in 1959.

Their third triumph arrived in 1969 when Lenny Kuhr’s De Troubadour tied for first place with three other entries from France, Spain, and the United Kingdom, in the Contest's only shared win. A fourth win came courtesy of Teach-In’s Ding-A-Dong in 1975, but it was Duncan Laurence who took Dutch success to new heights when in 2019 his song Arcade won the Contest, topped charts globally, and became the first Eurovision entry to reach one billion streams on Spotify.

Visual and Audio Brand Identity

The visual and audio brand identity for Eurovision 2025 was developed by Art Director Artur Deyneuve. Inspired by Switzerland's tradition of direct democracy, the design's central theme is 'listening', conveying the concept "Unity Shapes Love". Deyneuve explains:

"If we listen to one another, we find love."

The iconic Eurovision heart symbol represents dialogue, unity, and the unifying power of music. Pulsating hearts will serve as a core element, reflecting the millions of people brought together by Eurovision to celebrate music.

Audio Identity: Tradition Meets Modernity

The audio identity for Eurovision 2025 blends traditional Swiss sounds with modern beats. It features yodelling, the rhythmic Basel drum corps, and the distinctive music of the Hackbrett and alphorns. Artur Deyneuve says:

"We created a bold, high-energy track, with pumping beats and surprising musical effects to prepare the audience for an unforgettable experience."

Stage Design Inspired by Switzerland's Mountains and Diversity

Renowned Production Designer Florian Wieder, who has Swiss roots, created the stage design for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Inspired by Switzerland's mountains and linguistic diversity, Wieder states:

"Our goal was to create a revolutionary stage concept – an immersive experience never seen before at Eurovision."

Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler, Co-Executive Producers, praised Wieder's visionary work, describing it as a 'signature stage' that will be forever associated with Eurovision in Switzerland.

Ticketing in Partnership with TicketCorner

Tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be handled by Swiss ticketing platform TicketCorner. Nine shows, including two Semi-Finals (13 and 15 May), the Grand Final (17 May), and six preview shows, will offer unforgettable experiences.

How to Buy Tickets

Pre-Registration: Opens on 16 December 2024 at 16:00 CET and closes on 10 January 2025.
Ticket Sale: Begins on 29 January 2025.
Prices range from CHF 40 to CHF 350.

National Partners and Sponsors Eurovision Contest 2025

Several Swiss businesses are supporting Eurovision 2025, including national partners:

Novartis
Basler Kantonalbank
Helvetia
Swisscom

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) will offer special travel prices and run 85 extra trains during Eurovision week, ensuring safe, comfortable, and eco-friendly transport.