Bristol may have missed out on its bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 - but there are still tons of places showing the event, and completely free of charge. The UK was selected to host the international competition in lieu of Ukraine, which won last year, but is unable to host due to the ongoing Russian invasion.
This year, Mae Muller is taking the reins as the UK’s entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. She will be performing her I Wrote A Song track in Liverpool for the grand final tomorrow (May 13), and was selected as one of this year's 'Big Five'.
Along with Ukraine, who qualify for the final after winning last year, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and the UK are also through because they pay more to organisers. Named the Big Five, the countries, along with the host country, go straight through to the grand final.
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But who will win this year? Just 20 acts make it through to Saturday night's final after two semi-final stages. Here are all of the places you can watch Eurovision live this weekend, set to be watched by around 160 million people around the world.
Sidney & Eden
198 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NU
Free entry
Fancy being shown on the news? Sidney & Eden's watch party is being filmed live for BBC News Channel and possibly the Eurovision broadcast, so dress up is encouraged. The bar has a 10ft screen and will be serving cocktails throughout the evening.
Watershed
1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX
Free entry
Watershed cinema is screening the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in its Café & Bar with a large bowl of euro nachos – perfect for sharing. The event is free to enter, starting from 7.30pm.
Queenshilling
9 Frogmore St, BS1 5NA
Free entry until 10pm
The award-winning LGBTQ+ Nightclub, Queenshilling is hosting a Eurovision watch party, which will be hosted by Drag Queens Macha ZU and Jersey the Devil. The final will be shown across two large screens and four smaller ones. Doors open from 8pm so get down early and catch the warmup act.
St George's
Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR
Free entry, must be reserved. Tickets available online
Tickets had initially run out for this free event but more have been released. The bar area will be kitted out with big screens and will be serving speciality cocktails, inspired small plates and Eurovision bingo! Fancy dress is actively encouraged, starting from 8pm.
Bristol & Bath Science Park
Dirac Cres, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7FR
Free entry, must be reserved. Tickets available online
Hosted by South Glos Events, the competition will be shown live on a six-metre screen in Bristol and Bath Science Park. The location in Emersons Green is offering free general admission entry but you must book your slot in advance through Eventbrite. You can upgrade your seating to a picnic bench for £30 which seats up to six people.
Bristol Beer Factory
291 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP
Now sold out. For waiting list, contact taproom@bristolbeerfactory.co.uk
BBF is hosting another Eurovision Final Party following the success of last year. This time is will be spread across in the taproom's new function room Studio BBF, which has big screens and plenty of top quality beer. Tickets are £5.
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