Good morning Europe and good evening Australia, this is Tel Aviv calling! After one whole year of intense preparations, we have now arrived in this year’s host city and we are all set for the 64th Eurovision Song Contest! 

Following yesterday’s rehearsals of the first nine countries competing in the first semi-final, today sees the second half of the first semi-final rehearse onstage, while the competing acts of the second semi-final will be kicking off their rehearsals tomorrow 6 MayESCToday will be providing you with live coverage of the artists onstage. Thus, don’t forget to follow us!

The participating countries of the two semi-finals will be rehearsing according to their running order. After their 30-minute rehearsals, each delegation will be having a Meet & Greet session at the press conference venue of this year’s contest.

Day 2 of rehearsals: Schedule

All times are local IDT (CEST+01:00).

10 | Belgium

  • First rehearsal: 10:40 – 11:10
  • Meet & greet: 13:05 – 13:25

11 | Georgia

  • First rehearsal: 11:20 – 11:50
  • Meet & greet: 13:45 – 14:05

12 | Australia

  • First rehearsal: 12:00 – 12:30
  • Meet & greet: 14:25 – 14:45

13 | Iceland

  • First rehearsal: 13:40 – 14:10
  • Meet & greet: 16:05 – 16:25

14 | Estonia

  • First rehearsal: 14:20 – 14:50
  • Meet & greet: 16:45 – 17:05

15 | Portugal

  • First rehearsal: 15:00 – 15:30
  • Meet & greet: 17:25 – 17:45

16 | Greece

  • First rehearsal: 16:00 – 16:30
  • Meet & greet: 18:25 – 18:45

17 | San Marino

  • First rehearsal: 16:40 – 17:10
  • Meet & greet: 19:05 – 19:25

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