Eurovision 2023: First rehearsals begin today! | The first day’s rehearsal schedule!

The big moment for all Eurofans has arrived. The wait comes to an end today with the actual start of the competition, one of the most important days before the live shows. Rehearsals officially begin today for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The rehearsals are divided into two phases; the first which will last three days, from today until Tuesday 02/05 and will include the first rehearsals of all the countries taking part in the two semi-finals of the competition and the second which will last from Wednesday 03/05 until Saturday 06/05 and includes the second rehearsals of the countries of the two semi-finals as well as the rehearsals of the countries competing directly in the Final, namely the Big 5 and last year’s winner Ukraine.

Last year’s changes in the way rehearsals are covered continue this year, as the Press Center opens on Monday after the first and second rehearsals, which means that the information we will have for the first week of the competition will come exclusively from the material to be provided by the EBU to the accredited journalists.

Program

Ten countries from the first semi-final will make their first appearance on stage at the M&S Bank Arena, which will host Eurovision 2023. These countries are:

1. Norway 11.30-12.00
2. Malta 12.10-12.40
3. Serbia 12.50-13.20
4. Latvia 13.30-14.00
5. Portugal 15.10-15.40
6. Ireland 15.50-16.20
7. Croatia 16.30-17.00
8. Switzerland 17.10-17.40
9. Moldova 17.50-18.20
10. Sweden 18.30-19.00

*times in cet

From Monday 8/5, the press center opens normally for accredited journalists, who will have the opportunity to watch the general rehearsals before the live shows as was the case in previous years.

Eurovisionfun will of course be there to inform you about everything that happens at the M&S Bank Arena!

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, in Liverpool!