The City of Basel has unveiled a first look at the programme of Eurovision-themed entertainment that visitors to the Host City can look forward to experiencing in May.

If you're heading to Basel for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, your schedule beyond the Live Shows can now start to take shape. The Swiss Host City has announced a comprehensive first glance at what both locals and visitors will be able enjoy as Basel prepares to welcome the world to its streets.

Even if you haven't yet managed to secure a ticket to a Live Show at St. Jakobshalle, or entry to the Arena plus event nearby, it's unlikely that you'll find yourself with no plans while you're in town. The programme of music, culture and Contest-related happenings announced by the City of Basel on Monday 17 March has been curated with precisely that in mind, so that no one ever feels like they're missing out during the week.

Conradin Cramer, President of the Cantonal Government, has promised that there will be room for parties, live music and dance, as well as experiences for the whole family:

"For us, the Eurovision Song Contest is more than just a TV show. That's why Basel-Stadt has put together an extensive accompanying programme. Not only ticket holders will be able to experience something very special. All those not attending live in the hall will also be offered something unique."

More names and details will be added regularly between now and May, but for now, we've already got plenty to start getting excited about ahead of Eurovision week.

Eurovision Village

In recent times, the Eurovision Village has become a daytime destination and meeting point for all Eurovision fans who descend upon the Host City in any given year.

That's set to be the same for Basel 2025, but the Swiss are also putting an alternative spin on it. The Eurovision Village will take place indoors for the very first time in 2025, offering space for around 12,000 visitors.

Hall 1 of Messe Basel will be open daily from 12 CET and will comprise three central areas: a large party area with the main stage, a catering area with a smaller stage and the sponsor zone with interactive experiences.

The City of Basel has announced an array of former Swiss Eurovision participants that will be heading to Eurovision Village to perform for fans. The artists Remo Forrer (2023), Luca Hänni (2019), Timebelle (2017), Sinplus (2012) and Anna Rossinelli (2011) have all been confirmed so far.

They will be performing alongside international stars such as Conchita Wurst (Eurovision Song Contest winner for Austria in 2014) and icons of '90s dance music, Rednex and SNAP! The programme will be complemented by ABBA Gold - The Concert Show , local choirs, music groups and DJs. And of course, plenty of singers taking part in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest will also be taking to the stage, when they get a break from rehearsals.

The hosts of Eurovision Village will be Tanja Dankner, Odette Hella'Grand and Joël von Mutzenbecher.

EuroClub and EuroCafé

If you're coming to Basel to hear banging Eurovision tunes all night, every night - these are the two places to be. Both are located at Messeplatz, directly opposite the Eurovision Village.

EuroClub will be the party hotspot of Basel 2025. From 10 to 17 May, club nights will be held here from 23:00 CET until the early hours of the morning. The EuroCafé, meanwhile, invites guests to enjoy a relaxed start to the evening, from 16:00 daily. With coffee, drinks and snacks, it offers a relaxed atmosphere for fans, locals and delegations.

On the first night of EuroClub, Saturday 10 May, there will be an unmissable opening party taking place with Swiss DJs on the decks. The programme throughout the rest of the week sees some beloved Eurovision Song Contest faves take to the stage, too. Emmelie de Forest (Eurovision Song Contest 2013 winner for Denmark), Cesár Sampson (Austria, 2018) and Jerry Heil (Ukraine, 2024) have already been confirmed as part of the extended lineup.

The EuroClub is organised in cooperation with the Eurovision Song Contest fan clubs (OGAE) and the MCH Group, and offers space for around 3,000 people. OGAE members had a right of first refusal on a certain number of tickets, but public ticket sales will start on Tuesday 18 March at 12:00 CET, right here .

Eurovision Square

Billed as an open-air festival in the heart of the city, from 10 to 17 May, Barfüsserplatz will be transformed into Eurovision Square.

Each day has its own musical theme, and these so far include: Jazz Day (in cooperation with Em Bebby sy Jazz , the long-running jazz festival in Basel); Classical & Crossover Day (where the Basel Symphony Orchestra will present classical and cross-genre sounds, among others); Hip-Hop Day (there'll be a stage for rap, urban beats and break dancing); and, of course, Eurovision Day!

You can find more information about the goings-on of Basel 2025 over on our Host City Guide .

Transport

The easiest way to get to the Eurovision Song Contest venues will be by using public transport. And during Eurovision week, public transport services will be significantly expanded.

Ticket holders for the St. Jakobshalle Live Shows, the Arena plus and the EuroClub can travel free of charge within the Northwestern Switzerland fare network (TNW), the Lörrach regional transport network (RVL) and the Distribus area.

After the shows, shuttle trains are available from Basel St. Jakob to Basel SBB station, where there are connections to Zurich, Bern and Lucerne, as well as to destinations near the border. On the day of the Grand Final, there will also be extra trains to Lausanne and Biel/Bienne after the Live Show has finished. And what's more, there will be an extended night-time public transport service for overnight guests in Basel and the region, allowing travel into the early hours of the morning.

All details on travel can be found at Basel's specially-developed Eurovision website .