How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024
Things are about to kick off at Sweden’s Malmö Arena. Twenty six acts – wait, twenty five following The Netherland’s last-minute disqualification – anxiously await their turn to thrill audiences worldwide at tonight's Grand Finale, each hoping to win the most votes and bring Eurovision 2024 home for their country. It’s going to be an electrifying evening: replete with soaring vocals, costumes leaving little to the imagination, and just a whiff of controversy. Catch every moment with our guide below, which explains how to watch Eurovision 2024 online and from anywhere now.
The winner last year was Sweden, represented by Loreen with her electronic ballad "Tattoo". The country is hosting this year's contest in the city of Malmö, with events taking place from Monday, and while the semi-finals test the water, look out for the Grand Final on Saturday.
If you’re thinking about things to keep an eye out for this year, U.K. entry Olly Alexander of band Years & Years, 90s nostalgia act Windows95Man from Finland (last year’s runner up), Baby Lasagna, a folk rock act from Croatia and bookies favourite Nemo, the Swiss entry promising a ballad/rap/dance combo that wowed audiences in qualifying, will all be hoping to receive congratulations come show's end.
Eurovision is always a colourful, camp and captivating celebration, so keep reading our guide as we shine a light on how to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 online from absolutely anywhere and for FREE.
Eurovision 2024 latest news
Unexpected and dramatic news. The Netherland's Joost Klein will NOT be performing at tonight's Eurovision Grand Finale. Klein was disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) after he was accused of making "unlawful threats" by a female member of the production team.
This means only 25 countries, rather than 26 as originally planned, will perform at tonight's event this evening.
The countries taking to the stage tonight - including last year's winners Sweden, and the "Big Five" - are all listed below, and in no particular order:
- Latvia – “Hollow” by Dons
- Austria – “We Will Rave” by Kaleen
- Norway – “Ulveham” by Gåte
- Israel – “Hurricane” by Eden Golan
- Greece – “Zari” by Marina Satti
- Estonia – “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” by 5miinust & Puuluup
- Switzerland – “The Code” by Nemo
- Georgia – “Firefighter” by Nutsa Buzaladze
- Armenia – “Jako” by Ladaniva
- Serbia – “Raymondo” by Teya Dora
- Portugal – “Grito” by Lolanda
- Slovenia – “Veronika” by Raiven
- Ukraine – “Teresa & Maria” by Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil
- Lithuania – “Luktelk” by Silvester Belt
- Finland – “No Rules!” by Windows95man
- Croatia – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” by Baby Lasagna
- Cyprus – “Liar” by Silia Kapsis
- Ireland – “Doomsday Blue” by Bambie Thug
- Luxembourg – “Fighter” by Tali
- France – “Mon Amor” by Slimane
- United Kingdom – “Dizzy” by Olly Alexander
- Germany – “Always on the Run” by Isaak
- Spain – “Zorra” by Nebulossa
- Sweden – “Unforgettable” by Marcus & Martinus
- Italy – “La Noia” by Angelina Mango
How to watch Eurovision 2024 free online
How to watch the Eurovision 2024 FREE in the UK
How to watch Eurovision 2024 from anywhere
How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 online from anywhere
For those away from home looking to watch Eurovision 2024, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Eurovision 2024 from anywhere:
How to watch Eurovision 2024 around the world
How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in the US
How to watch watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Australia
How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Canada
Canadians can tune into Eurovision’s YouTube channel to enjoy all three shows on the same schedule as the U.S. broadcast, although it’s worth noting that as it’s a global stream, there’s no commentary.
If you’re an Aussie travelling in the Great North, you could still tune into your free SBS stream, commentary and all, using a VPN.
What you need to know about Eurovision 2024
How does the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 work?
37 countries send their best performers to deliver a musical spectacular with the hopes of being crowned champion. 31 countries contest the semi-finals, with 10 from each heading through to the Grand Final. The ‘Big 5’ countries automatically qualify for the final, as do the hosts (the previous year’s winner). The winner is decided from a combination of the public and juries from each participating country.
Eurovision 2024 release date
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will air live semi-finals on Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 9 with the Grand Final going out live on Saturday, May 11.
All events will start at 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / noon PT / 5 a.m. AEST (May 8, 10 & 12).
All Eurovision 2024 events will air for FREE on BBC iPlayer in the U.K. and SBS in Australia, alongside Peacock in the U.S. and on YouTube in select countries including Canada. A full list on where to watch the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in participating countries can be found here.
Eurovision 2024 trailer
Below you can find trailers from both the BBC (U.K.) and SBS (Australia) giving a sneak peak of their country’s respective entrants.
Eurovision 2024 entrants
Which country is hosting of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest?
Traditionally the previous Eurovision winner hosts the following years events and 2024 is no exception with the contest taking place in Malmö, Sweden following Loreen’s win with the haunting electronic ballad ‘Tattoo’.
The tradition changed slightly with last year’s event as 2022 runner up, the U.K. (Sam Ryder with ‘Space Man’), hosted the event in Liverpool on behalf of winners Kalush whose home country Ukraine was unable to do so due to the ongoing conflict.
Who are the hosts of Eurovision 2024?
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted by Swedish TV personality and Eurovision veteran Petra Mede, who previously hosted in 2013 and 2016, and Hollywood star Malin Åkerman (Watchmen, Dollface, Billions).
Who is the U.K. entry for Eurovision 2024?
The U.K entry this year is perhaps a little more high profile than usual, with Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander representing with ‘Dizzy’.
Alexander will also be known to viewers for his heartbreaking performance as Ritchie in Russell T. Davies’ AIDS crisis drama, It’s a Sin and guest roles on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and Celebrity Gogglebox.
