Eurovision 2025: New Details About the Arena, EuroClub, and Eurovision Village!

What will the arena hosting Eurovision, the Eurovision Village, and the EuroClub look like in Basel, Switzerland, the country hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2025? These and more were discussed in the “Schweiz aktuell” program on SRF 1, which aired a feature this week on the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Among other things, the first glimpses of the venues hosting the competition and related events were presented.

The Eurovision Venue

The feature revealed information about the main venue, the St. Jakobshalle, an arena in the Basel area where the contest will take place. Thomas Kastl, the venue’s director, shared the timeline, stating that the hall will be reserved for approximately 7.5 weeks for the contest, with construction beginning on April 7. As previously reported, the roof of St. Jakobshalle will require temporary reinforcement to accommodate the contest’s needs. Normally, the roof can support 120 tons, but the contest requires 280 tons of equipment. A steel beam support system will be used to strengthen the roof for the event.

The Eurovision Village

Regarding the parallel events in the city, the program presented details about the Eurovision Village venue. In Basel, the Eurovision Village will be held indoors rather than outdoors. Lorenz Schibler, the project manager for “City Venues ESC Basel” revealed that up to 12,000 people can be accommodated in the exhibition hall. The space will feature one large main stage, several smaller stages, food stalls, viewing areas, and collaborations with various organizations. The Eurovision Village is expected to cost 2 million Swiss francs. Operating hours will be from noon to midnight, with free entry and a diverse program including performances by charitable organizations, theaters, and schools. Additionally, the Turquoise Carpet 2025 is anticipated to be the largest in Eurovision history, ending at the Eurovision Village.

The EuroClub

The EuroClub will be located right next to the Eurovision Village. Melisa Kaymaz, president of the “Eurovision Club Switzerland” shared her expectations for the EuroClub’s program, saying the goal is to host various performances by Eurovision artists, including an appearance by last year’s winner, Nemo. Up to 3,000 people will be able to enjoy the EuroClub each day.

Safety and Accommodation

Finally, Letizia Elia, director of “Basel Tourismus” spoke about safety, noting that “preparations are being made seriously.” Additionally, in collaboration with local hotels, more rooms will be made available for visitors, with prices ranging from 250 to 450 Swiss francs for four-star accommodations.

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Source: esc-kompakt.de