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Eurovision 2025 Second Semifinal Set to Begin Tonight in Basel

Sixteen countries compete for ten spots in Saturday's final, with performances from Big Five nations and a tribute to Eurovision history.

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Overview

  • The second semifinal of Eurovision 2025 will take place tonight at 21:00 CEST at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, and will be broadcast live on Rai 2, Rai Radio 2, and RaiPlay.
  • Sixteen countries will perform, competing for the final ten qualifying spots to join the Big Five nations and host Switzerland in Saturday's grand final.
  • Italy, as a Big Five member, is excluded from voting in this semifinal, with the results determined by televoting from other participating nations and an international online audience.
  • Interval acts include 'Eurovision Unseen,' a tribute to artists from the canceled 2020 contest, the musical number 'On Time,' and Sandra Studer's performance of Toto Cutugno's 'Insieme: 1992.'
  • The running order begins with Australia's Go-Jo performing 'Milkshake Man' and concludes with Finland's Erika Vikman singing 'Ich Komme.'