The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, following Swiss artist Nemo’s victory in 2024 with “The Code.” The event will be hosted at St. Jakobshalle, with semi-finals on May 13 and 15, and the grand final on May 17, 2025. citeturn0search0

Hosting Eurovision for the first time, Basel plans city-wide events to celebrate. Nine locations will feature various activities, immersing residents and visitors in the festivities. citeturn0search1 The Eurovision Village will showcase performances by former contestants like Remo Forrer (Switzerland 2023), Luca Hänni (Switzerland 2019), and Conchita Wurst (Austria 2014 winner), among others. citeturn0search3

Thirty-seven countries will participate this year, with Bosnia and Herzegovina returning after a two-year absence. Moldova, however, withdrew due to economic reasons and concerns over its national selection’s quality. citeturn0search0

In a recent development, Maltese contestant Miriana Conte reworked her song, originally titled “Kant,” after concerns about its similarity to an English expletive. The revised song, now called “Serving,” retains similar lyrics without the contentious word. citeturn0news10

As the contest approaches, Basel is gearing up to offer a memorable experience for all attendees, blending musical celebration with Swiss hospitality.