Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv: Everything you need to know

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Time Out Tel Aviv Writers
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When will it happen, where the Euro Village will be setting up, what other events are expected, and what will happen to the shuttle buses on Shabbat? All the details about the Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv:
 
After months of rumors, speculations and political clashes, Kan (The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) finally announced that Tel Aviv will host the Eurovision 2019. The official reason for the disqualification of the city of Jerusalem, which hosted the competition the previous two wins, is that there is no suitable area for the Eurovision village (Euro Village). Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai announced that he would do everything "so that the Eurovision will be happy, alive, kicking and
nonstop - just like our city." Here's all you need to know about the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv:
 

When will the Eurovision take place?

The semifinals are scheduled for May 14th and May 16th, and the grand finale, on May 18th. The Tel Aviv Municipality has decided to schedule the Pride Week events so they can tie in with the Eurovision contest.

Where will the competition take place?

The location chosen to host the glorious night is Pavilion 2 at Expo Tel Aviv of Gnei Hataarucha (Exhibition Grounds), and it will have to undergo several changes and adjustments to match the competition standards and conditions.
 

Where will the Euro Village be setting up?

Even before the official announcement, the Tel Aviv municipality has already announced the planning of a huge Euro Village in Charles Clore Park, near the beach, which is supposed to be larger than the one in Lisbon and will have more than 10,000 people. This will be a huge entertainment complex that will include performances, stalls and bars, where the competition singers and various artists will perform during the competition and rehearsal period (two weeks in May). The semifinals and finalists will be screened live and the entrance will, of course, be free.

What else can we expect?

With the announcement of the European Broadcasting Union, the Tel Aviv Municipality promised that in addition to the three main events (semi-finals and finals) there will also be an opening ceremony and red carpet event at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, as well as a ceremony for the exchange of city keys and a lottery of the semifinals in the City Hall on Bialik Street.
 

Will there be transportation on Sabbath?

Contrary to the storm around the idea of the competition happening in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv accepted the requirements of the Eurovision hospitality association to allow transportation and rehearsals on Shabbat (Saturday, the holy day for the Jewish people).
 
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