Overview

• The contest will be held at Basel's St. Jakobshalle arena, with semifinals on May 13 and 15, and the grand final on May 17.
• This year’s event features 37 participating countries, continuing Eurovision’s tradition of celebrating diversity and cultural unity.
• Swiss singer Nemo, last year’s winner, will host the event alongside Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker, and Sandra Studer.
• Organizers have reinforced the code of conduct, emphasizing political neutrality and adherence to Eurovision’s values of diversity and inclusivity.
• Voting will be open to audiences in both participating and nonparticipating countries, with clear restrictions against voting for one’s own nation.