Today marks an exciting milestone for the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. SRG SSR, the host broadcaster, has revealed the first images of the stage, along with the visual design of the upcoming contest! Meanwhile, the first information on the ticket sale were unveiled and the procedure starts as soon as today.
The person behind the stage design is no other than Florian Wieder. It is the ninth edition that Florian Wieder designs the stage, with the first being in 2011.
Eurovision 2025 Stage – SRG SSR
The stage is deeply inspired by Swiss elements, reflecting the country’s four distinct language groups and its mountainous landscape. At the same time, the design ensures that the audience is an integral part of the experience, maintaining the connection between performers and viewers throughout the event.
At the same time, SRG SSR also unveiled the visual design of the 2025 Eurovision. Inspired by the Swiss tradition of direct democracy, the “listening” theme is present in the graphic design. Moreover, the classic heart-shaped symbol will be used again in Eurovision, standing for unity.
At the end of the video below, you can also catch a glimpse of the competition stage in action:
This year, the ticket sale process will feature a pre-registration phase to assist those interested in purchasing tickets for the event. Interested individuals can register starting today on TicketCorner, with registration open until January 10.
The official ticket sale will begin on January 29, the day after the semi-final allocation draw. Meanwhile, the ticket prices will range from 42 to 373 euros each.
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Basel has been officially selected as the host city for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, as announced just moments ago by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Swiss public broadcaster SRG-SSR.
Forty days ago, Basel and Geneva emerged as the two finalist cities in SRG-SSR’s selection process to determine the host for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Switzerland next May. After weeks of anticipation, the mystery has been solved, and Basel will welcome the biggest televised event in Europe next spring.
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled for the second/third week of May. The first semi-final will be held on Tuesday, 13th May, the second semi-final on Thursday, 15th May, and the grand final will take place on Saturday, 17th May.
The contest will be hosted at St. Jakobshalle, an arena located in Münchenstein, near Basel. Primarily used for indoor sports and concert events, St. Jakobshalle originally opened in September 1976 with a capacity of 9,000 people. Following renovations, the venue can now accommodate up to 12,400 spectators and has hosted numerous concerts and sports events, including the Swiss Indoors men’s tennis tournament.
Martin Österdahl, Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest said:
”The EBU is thrilled that Basel has been selected as the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The Contest was born in Switzerland in Lugano back in 1956 and it’s great to be bringing it back to its birthplace almost 70 years later.’
Basel’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe makes it the ideal setting for an event that celebrates the power of music to connect people across borders.
With its unique blend of tradition and innovation, Basel reflects the spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest. The city’s exceptional St.Jakobshalle venue and outstanding hospitality will ensure a memorable experience for delegations, artists and fans alike.
Following Contests in the Italian and French speaking parts of the country in 1956 and 1989 we’re also excited to bring the Eurovision Song Contest to German Switzerland for the very first time.
Together with Host Broadcaster SRG SSR and the city of Basel we will create a spectacular celebration of music on the banks of the River Rhine that resonates far beyond the stage.’
Conradin Cramer, President of the Government of Basel said:
‘It is a great honour for Basel to be able to host the world’s biggest live music event! We are looking forward to this fantastic opportunity to present Basel to the world as a cosmopolitan city of culture in the heart of Europe. As an open city in the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland, we overcome borders of all kinds every day. This fits in perfectly with the Eurovision Song Contest. We are already looking forward to welcoming our guests from all over Europe: welcome to Basel!’
Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler, SRG SSR’s Joint Executive Producers of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, added:
‘We were impressed by the quality of the cities’ applications! All 4 cities, and especially Geneva and Basel in the final round, fought for the title of “Host City” with creative approaches and a very constructive approach. Such commitment is by no means a matter of course. Our thanks therefore go to all the cities that applied. We look forward to working with you to make the ESC an unforgettable experience for the whole population.’
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Source: Eurovision.tv
We are now officially a few weeks away from knowing the first major detail about the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. We are of course talking about the announcement of the host city of the next Contest, which seems to be really close!
In particular, SRG SSR, the public broadcaster of Switzerland, announced through a post on their social media accounts, the exact date of this announcement. In one month from now, this long-awaited announcement is going to take place, namely, on August 30:
The two cities left in the race are Basel and Geneva. Whichever of the two cities chosen in the end, for yet another year, the capital of the hosting country, will not host the Contest.
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Basel and Geneva have been selected as the two finalist cities in SRG’s ongoing process to determine the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland in May 2025. The final decision will be made public in late August.
Cities had until the end of June to submit their bids to SRG, based on a comprehensive set of requirements. The evaluation focused on:
Proposals from Basel, Geneva, Zurich, and Berne/Biel were carefully examined by an ESC core team working group. The review included both quantitative and qualitative factors, as well as the cities’ commitment and innovative ideas to ensure ESC 2025 is a standout event.
The review process was overseen by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Following the recommendation of the core team, the ESC 2025 Steering Committee, led by SRG Director General Gilles Marchand, chose Basel and Geneva as the leading candidates.
Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler, co-executive producers of ESC 2025, personally informed the finalist cities of their status and outlined the next steps. The project team remains available to assist Zurich and Berne/Biel with any planned Eurovision-related activities, such as public viewings.
Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest is a major investment but promises substantial economic benefits. According to a study by the University of Liverpool, the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 brought an economic boost of EUR 62 million to Liverpool. In May 2023, 175,000 hotel rooms were booked in the city, and 600 jobs were created over the year.
The Eurovision Song Contest in May 2025 aims to be a grand celebration for the host city and an event that promotes diversity, music, and culture. It seeks to unite people and foster a sense of community.
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Source: SRG-SSR
Despite the country’s victory in the Contest, according to a survey conducted by a local newspaper, almost half of the Swiss population is not positive about the hosting of Eurovision Song Contest in their country.
