It’s a packed day in Basel as the Eurovision 2025 rehearsals reach their sixth day! Today’s schedule features the second rehearsals for the remaining Semi-final 2 participants, followed by the highly anticipated return of the Big 5 and host country Switzerland.

With the Grand Final just over a week away, every detail counts. Delegations are back on stage today to perfect their staging, camera angles, and in-ear mixes..

Today the first set of countries from the Second Semi-final have their second rehearsals whilst host country Switzerland and the BIG 5 countries will take the Eurovision stage in Basel for the very first time.

Who’s rehearsing today?

Second Semi-final countries:

  • Australia – Go-Jo – Milkshake Man

  • Montenegro – Nina Žižić – Dobrodošli

  • Ireland – EMMY – Laika Party

  • Latvia – Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi

  • Armenia – PARG – SURVIVOR

  • Austria – JJ – Wasted Love

  • Greece – Klavdia – Asteromáta

  • Lithuania – Katarsis – Tavo Akys

  • Malta – Miriana Conte – SERVING

Automatic Finalists:

  • Spain – Melody – ESA DIVA

  • Italy – Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro

  • Switzerland – Zoë Më – Voyage

  • United Kingdom – Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened?

  • France – Louane – maman

  • Germany – Abor & Tynna – Baller

Behind-the-scenes access

Semi-final 2 (Second Rehearsals)

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 on the Eurovision Song Contest platforms.

Big 5 and Switzerland- First Individual rehearsals.

As always, fans can catch glimpses of the action via Eurovision’s official Instagram and TikTok accounts, where “I’ve Arrived” videos will be shared throughout the day. Tomorrow, official photographs from today’s rehearsals will be made available across Eurovision’s digital 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 .

Don’t miss our full Day 6 recap later today on ESCToday, featuring all official rehearsal photos and video highlights!


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