The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 will take place in Basel
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 – the biggest music competition in the world – will be held in Basel. This was announced by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG) on 30 August 2024. Hosting the ESC offers great opportunities for Basel as a venue. Basel will do everything in its power to be a good host city.
The ESC 2025 offers Basel the opportunity to reach an audience of millions and inspire them with the qualities of the city. Basel will be able to present itself to a global audience as a European flagship region, a cosmopolitan city of culture and an attractive and modern event venue.
Nine shows
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 lasts around a week and includes a total of nine shows with an audience, including two semi-finals and a final show with live broadcast. The three live shows are scheduled for 13, 15 and 17 May 2025. Responsibility for the realisation of the ESC lies with the SRG on behalf of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
The main venue for the nine shows with an audience is the St. Jakobshalle in Basel. An "Arena Plus" will also be set up in St. Jakob-Park on the day of the final, which is more than just a public viewing area: The stadium will have a festival atmosphere with family activities and concerts by former ESC stars. During the show, the "Arena Plus" will be integrated into the main show via reciprocal live broadcasts. The neighbouring St. Jakob-Arena ice rink serves as a press centre.
A comprehensive accompanying programme
A comprehensive accompanying programme is planned in the city for fans and the general public. These include the Eurovision Village with public screenings and a music programme, as well as the EuroClub for party guests on the premises of Messe Basel. A Eurovision Street is also planned in Steinenvorstadt and there will also be various events along the banks of the Rhine in Kleinbasel and on Barfüsserplatz.
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«Crossing Borders»
Basel's bid to host the ESC took place under the motto "Crossing Borders". Because the ESC is much more than just a music competition: it connects and inspires, across all borders.
The motto is intended to express the fact that Basel's DNA is in line with the ESC spirit: located in the heart of Europe, the border city of Basel embodies cultural richness and social diversity, a comprehensive sense of responsibility in terms of sustainability, a lively and inclusive cultural scene and a local yet cosmopolitan atmosphere.
