We’re halfway through the Eurovision 2025 rehearsals in Basel, and today marks the beginning of the second rehearsal round! All fifteen countries competing in the First Semi-final return to the stage for their second technical run-throughs.

These rehearsals are entirely behind closed doors with no access to the media, while delegations will be focusing on refining their staging, visuals, and vocals ahead of next week’s live shows.

Who’s rehearsing today?

  • Iceland – VÆB – RÓA

  • Poland – Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA

  • Slovenia – Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left

  • Estonia – Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato

  • Ukraine – Ziferblat – Bird of Pray

  • Sweden – KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu

  • Portugal – NAPA – Deslocado

  • Norway – Kyle Alessandro – Lighter

  • Belgium – Red Sebastian – Strobe Lights

  • Azerbaijan – Mamagama – Run With U

  • San Marino – Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia

  • Albania – Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm

  • Netherlands – Claude – C’est La Vie

  • Croatia – Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake

  • Cyprus – Theo Evan – Shh

Behind-the-scenes access

Fans can now have a sneak peak from the rehearsals as the EBU will be sharing excerpts from the second rehearsals on Eurovision’s official social media platforms. High-quality photographs from today’s stage performances will be released tomorrow on the Eurovision Song Contest platforms.

When and where is Eurovision 2025?

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place on:

  • 13 May – First Semi-final
  • 15 May – Second Semi-final
  • 17 May – Grand Final

All live from the iconic St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland .

Check back later today for ESCToday’s complete Day 5 recap, featuring all official rehearsal footage and images from today’s performances!


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