Pour the wine and break out the bunting — Eurovision is back!
After a widely-boycotted Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, last year, the glitterfest is taking place in Basel, Switzerland in May 2025. At time of writing, Israel, the reason for many boycotts and protest last year, is taking part again this year, despite calls from countries including Slovenia, Finland and Spain demanding for Israel to be excluded.
The below London venues are hosting Eurovision 2025 parties and screenings, though several places which have held huge Eurovision parties in the past are not doing so this year.
The final is due to be broadcast on BBC One on Saturday 17 May 2025, with semi-finals on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May. All-female country trio Remember Monday, who appeared on The Voice in 2019, are representing the UK this year.
Eurovision 2025 at the Two Brewers, Clapham
LGBTQ+ venue the Two Brewers is hosting FOUR Eurovision events, kicking things off with a Eurovision lipsync contest on 26 April, looking for two acts to represent the UK at the grand final, being held on a cruise ship in Norway in November, against countries including Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden and The Netherlands.
The Two Brewers also screens the semi-finals on 13 May and 15 May, as well as the Eurovision final on 17 May, hosted by drag queen Amy LaQueefa.
Eurovision at the Two Brewers, 26 April, and 13, 15, 17 May 2025.
Eurovision Your Decision at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Back for a fifth year, Eurovision Your Decision is a show described as "Part parody, part cabaret, part Euro-Pop fever dream", featuring West End stars performing 14 past Eurovision songs, with the audience voting for a winner. It runs over several days at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, including on the evening of the final.
Eurovision Your Decision at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 9-17 May 2025.
Eurovision 2025 watch party at Brewdog Waterloo
The huge Brewdog pub inside Waterloo station shows the Eurovision action live from Switzerland on two giant screens, with full surround sound.
Eurovision watch party at Brewdog Waterloo.
Eurovision 2025 final at Hackney Church Brew Co
Eurovision bingo and prizes for the best dressed are promised at Hackney Church Brew Co, which screens the evening's performances live from Switzerland.
Eurovision final at Hackney Church Brew Co.
Eurovision 2025 at The Railway, Streatham
Streatham pub The Railway offers Eurovision sweepstakes and bingo, themed cocktails, and an afterparty at its screening of the Eurovision final.
Eurovision 2025 at The Railway, Streatham
Watch the Eurovision 2025 final in cinemas
Various cinemas across the UK, including several in London, screen the Eurovision final on their huge screens. Sing-alongs and fancy dress are very much encouraged. London venues taking part include Everyman Borough Yards, Everyman Broadgate, Everyman King's Cross, Hackney Picturehouse, Vue Westfield Stratford, and Everyman Crystal Palace. Full list available online.
Eurovision cinema screenings, various locations in London and beyond.
Eurovision Party London 2025
Eurovision Party London is the go-to event for die-hard Eurovision fans, and London's biggest Eurovision party, taking place on the night of the grand final. At time of writing, we're waiting for 2025 details, though the event was cancelled last year due to Israel's participation in the competition, so it may not happen again this year.
Note: Eurovision Party London is not to be confused with London Eurovision Party, a warm-up event which usually takes place in April.
Eurovision 2025 brunches
For anyone keen to get the flag-waving started rather early in the day, a couple of venues are holding Eurovision-themed brunches at lunchtime on Saturday 17 May. Head to Archer Street in Notting Hill (2pm-5pm) or Nikki's in Shoreditch (2pm-4pm) for live music, sing-alongs, performances and quizzes, food, and bottomless drinks. It's over by early evening, so you've got time to head home for a power nap before watching the final later on.
