Eurovision 2025 is returning to its roots: Basel will be the host city

The European Broadcasting Union officially announced that Eurovision-2025 will be held in the cultural capital of Switzerland - Basel. This event promises to be unforgettable, because the competition will return to the country where it was first held in 1956.

Return to origins: historical context

More than 70 years after the first competition in Lugano, the Eurovision Song Contest will visit Switzerland again. Basel, known for its arts and cultural institutions, will provide the perfect environment for a musical show of this magnitude.

Announcement of date and city: comments of the organizers

"The EMC is very pleased that Basel has been chosen as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The contest was born in Switzerland in Lugano in 1956 and it is great that we are bringing it back almost 70 years later, " said Executive Director Martin Osterdal

Key dates and schedule of events

The semifinals of the competition will be held on May 13 and 15, and the final, where the winner will be determined, will be held on May 17. This will be the fourth time that Switzerland has hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, following successful events in 1956, 1988 and 2025.

Swiss victories: from Les Asia to Nemo

Switzerland already has bright pages in the history of Eurovision. The first winner of the competition, Lis Asia, brought glory to the country in 1956. In 1988, the Canadian singer Celine Dion conquered the Eurovision stage again with the song "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi". The last triumphant was the group Nemo, which impressed everyone with its song "The Code" this year.

Expectations and hopes: possible participants and intrigues

Rumors have already begun to circulate around the possible participants of the next competition. Singer Jerry Heil, in particular, has hinted at her participation in 2025, which adds further intrigue and anticipation.

"Editor: Emiliia Morozova"