Eurovision 2025: Exciting Finalists Revealed Ahead of Finale
Eurovision 2025 finalists and event details ahead of the Saturday finale.
Key Points
- • 26 finalists across 37 countries; all five Nordic countries are competing together.
- • Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands among semifinal 1 finalists.
- • Finland, Lithuania, and Israel among semifinal 2 finalists.
- • Final to be broadcast on Saturday at 21:00 on SVT.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is set to captivate audiences this Saturday as 26 finalists from 37 participating countries prepare to compete for the coveted title. Notably, this year marks the first time since 2014 that all five Nordic countries—Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland—will be represented in the final.
Among the finalists from the first semifinal are standout performances from Norway’s Kyle Alessandro with his upbeat song "Lighter," Sweden’s Kaj with the catchy "Bara bada bastu," and the Netherlands’ Claude presenting "C’est la vie." In the second semifinal, Lithuania’s Katarsis will showcase "Tavo akys," while Israel’s Yuval Raphael will perform "New day will rise," and Finland’s Erika Vikman is set to enliven the stage with "Ich komme." The competition also features entries from the so-called "Big Five"—Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom—alongside host nation Switzerland. Germany’s duo Abor & Tynna will sing "Baller," and Spain’s Melody will blow everyone away with her track "Esa diva."
The much-anticipated final of the contest will be broadcast on Saturday at 21:00 (local time) on SVT, with predictions flying about the potential outcomes. Kaj, the Swedish entrant, expressed his enthusiasm, sharing, "Att vinna vore magiskt," which translates to "Winning would be magical." The excitement is palpable as the event approaches its climax, with fans and participants eagerly awaiting the performances that will determine who will be crowned the winner of Eurovision 2025.