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Austrian broadcaster ORF is rolling out a week of Eurovision-themed programming around the 2025 contest in Basel, including reunions, documentaries, and live coverage of all shows. Andi Knoll returns as ‘Mr. Song Contest’, joined by familiar Eurovision faces like Conchita Wurst, Zoë Straub, and César Sampson.
In the lead-up to the Grand Final on 17 May, Austrian viewers can enjoy a mix of nostalgia and insight through ORF’s programming. The schedule opens on 13 May with the first part of Mr. Song Contest proudly presents, a special reunion show marking the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest held in Vienna after Conchita Wurst’s historic win with Rise like a phoenix.
ORF’s Eurovision week includes highlights such as the 2015 documentary, a new in-depth look at Conchita’s journey, and a personal top 10 by Andi Knoll, just before the second semi-final. The broadcaster will also air the live shows and provide pre- and post-show coverage.
ORF Eurovision 2025 schedule
| Date | Time (CET) | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May | 20:15 | Mr. Song Contest proudly presents (1) – reunion with Vienna 2015 hosts |
| 21:00 | Eurovision Song Contest 2025 – Semi-final 1 with Andi Knoll | |
| 23:30 | ESC Vienna 2015 – The Documentary | |
| 14 May | 00:15 | Conchita – On the wings of the Phoenix |
| 15 May | 20:15 | Mr. Song Contest proudly presents (2) – Top 10 and special guests |
| 21:00 | Eurovision Song Contest 2025 – Semi-final 2 with Andi Knoll | |
| 17 May | 18:25 | Conchita – On the wings of the Phoenix |
| 18:55 | Twelve points for a hit – The Eurovision Song Contest (FRA 2016) | |
| 20:15 | Eurovision Song Contest 2025 – The Countdown (live from Basel) | |
| 21:00 | Eurovision Song Contest 2025 – Grand Final with Andi Knoll | |
| 18 May | 01:00 | Eurovision Song Contest 2025 – The Aftershow |
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland, with the semi-finals on 13 and 15 May, and the Grand Final on 17 May. Austria will be represented by JJ with Wasted Love, starting 6th on the second semi-final.
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