Eurovision 2025 Final Set for May 17 in Basel: Participating Countries and Highlights
Eurovision 2025 final details: participating nations and standout entries.
Key Points
- • Eurovision 2025 final on May 17 in Basel, Switzerland.
- • 26 countries will compete, with several notable artists and their songs.
- • Live broadcast at 21:00 by France Télévisions on France 2.
- • Political sentiments highlighted in various performances, particularly from Israel.
The eagerly awaited Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final is scheduled for May 17, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. This year, a total of 26 countries will compete, following two semifinals that eliminated 11 entries. Broadcast coverage will be provided live by France Télévisions on France 2, starting at 21:00 local time, with online streaming also available on the official Eurovision YouTube channel.
Among the standout performers are KAJ from Sweden, who will present his song "Bara bada bastu," and JJ from Austria with his dynamic blend of opera and pop titled "Wasted love." Representing the Netherlands, Claude will sing "C’est la vie," a homage to his mother, while French artist Louane is set to perform "Maman," another tribute to her late mother. Finnish contestant Erika Vikman’s upbeat entry "Ich komme" highlights themes of empowerment, while Estonia’s Tommy Cash introduces humor with "Espresso Macchiato."
The competition has taken on a politically charged atmosphere this year. Israel’s Yuval Raphael performs "A new day will rise", addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, amidst protests during his semifinal performance. This year's event is notable as all five Nordic countries—Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland—will compete in the final for the first time since 2014.