BBC Studios will once again produce the BBC’s coverage of the biggest and most watched song competition in the world following the 67th Eurovision Song Contest which was hosted by the BBC in Liverpool, on behalf of Ukraine in May 2023.

Following Loreen’s victory in Liverpool with the song Tattoo, the 68th edition of the Contest will be taking place in Sweden, culminating in the Grand Final which will be broadcast live from Malmö Arena. This will be the seventh time Sweden hosts the Contest and this year it’ll be hosted by a Hollywood star and an iconic Eurovision-veteran; Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede will together lead the three broadcasts, live from Malmö Arena.

How to watch Eurovision 2024 on the BBC

All three live programmes – both Semi Finals and the Grand Final – will once again be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2024.

The Semi-Finals will take place on 7 and 9 May with the Grand Final on Saturday 11 May 2024.

Olly Alexander represents the UK at Eurovision 2024 with Dizzy

Olly Alexander, will represent the United Kingdom at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden in May 2024.

Olly revealed the news during the Grand Final of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 16 December 2023 to a delighted studio audience and to the millions of viewers watching at home.

Olly’s UK Eurovision song, Dizzy, is co-written with Danny L Harle.

When Graham Met Olly

Olly Alexander is preparing to fulfil one of his biggest life ambitions – to represent the United Kingdom in the much-loved Eurovision Song Contest. Ahead of the grand final in May, Olly joins fellow Eurovision lover and commentator Graham Norton to talk candidly about competing in Sweden. As an extra treat for Eurovision fans, Olly reveals the first full play of the music video on TV for his Eurovision song Dizzy.

The clock is ticking, and with just two months to go before Olly heads to Malmö, Sweden, where this year’s contest will take place, he is in competition mode. He and Graham, both self-confessed Eurovision obsessives, analyse the competition and run through the other countries’ acts Olly will be up against.

The Big Eurovision Party

Straight from the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Eurovision legends come together to celebrate the rich musical legacy of the iconic event.

The Big Eurovision Party is a celebration of music, energy and excitement as the artists take the stage to perform some of the most memorable songs from the past while Rylan catches up with some of them backstage.

With performances by Conchita Wurst, Johnny Logan, Käärijä, Måns Zelmerlöw, Cornelia Jakobs, Gjon’s Tears, Alessandra, Rosa Linn and many more. You do not want to miss this party!

Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Line Up

The First Semi-Final takes place on 7 May 2024 and 15 countries will compete.

Croatia
Cyprus
Ireland
Lithuania
Poland
Serbia
Ukraine
Australia
Azerbaijan
Finland
Iceland
Luxembourg
Moldova
Portugal
Slovenia

Audiences in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden and non participating countries grouped in a ‘Rest of the World’ category will be able to vote in this Semi-Final, along with audiences from the participating countries.

The Second Semi-Final on 9 May 2024 features 16 countries competing for a spot in the Grand Final.

Albania
Armenia
Austria
Czechia
Denmark
Greece
Malta
Switzerland
Belgium
Estonia
Georgia
Israel
Latvia
Netherlands
Norway
San Marino

Audiences in France, Italy, Spain and non participating countries grouped in a ‘Rest of the World’ category will be able to vote in this Semi-Final, along with audiences from the participating countries.