Here we fucking go, people. As you’ll be well aware by now, Eurovision 2023 is coming to the UK for the first time in 25 years. It’ll take place in Liverpool in the second week of May, and will offer all the usual glittery costumes, weird ballads and sarky commentary – no doubt made all the more special because the show is being hosted here on Normal Island.
And today is the last chance to cop some tickets if you want to go to the event yourself, with the final batch of tickets for all shows (semi-finals, final, the lot) going on sale later today. If you can be sure of anything with Eurovision 2023, it’s that these will be in very high demand indeed. Here’s everything you need to know about getting your hands on tickets.
When do Eurovision tickets go on sale?
The last batch of Eurovision tickets go on sale today, Monday, April 24, at 12pm. Set your alarm and get multiple devices ready!
What shows can I attend?
There are two semi-finals and one grand final. However, there are several other shows that the public can attend, with nine official events in total. Here’s the breakdown.
First semi-final: May 8 and 9
Evening preview show – May 8, 8pm
Afternoon preview show – May 9, 1.30pm
Live TV show – May 9, 8pm
Second semi-final: May 10 and 11
Evening preview show – May 10, 8pm
Afternoon preview show – May 11, 1.30pm
Live TV show – May 11, 8pm
Grand final: May 12 and 13
Evening preview show – May 12, 8pm
Afternoon preview show – May 13, 1pm
Live TV show – May 13, 8pm
How do I buy tickets for Eurovision?
You’ll need to have registered for a Ticketmaster account to be able to get tickets. For your best chances, we’d recommend signing up well in advance. Find out how to do that on the Ticketmaster site here.
How much do tickets for Eurovision cost?
For the semi-final shows, tickets will cost between £30 and £290. For the grand final shows, ticket prices will range from £80 to £380.
You’ll also only be able to buy tickets for one show at a time. For preview shows, you’ll be able to buy up to six tickets, while the live shows will have a four-ticket limit.
Will there be other free events in Liverpool?
You bet there are. Liverpool has announced an entire ‘cultural festival’ that’ll take place while Eurovision is on. The Culture Liverpool team will invite artists, musicians and other performers to participate in events all over the city. The exact details of all that are yet to be released.
There’ll also be EuroFest, a two-week cultural programme starting on May 1 that’ll see artists from Ukraine and the UK collaborate on art pieces across the city.
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