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By Lauren Morris\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 26 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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It\u2019s been a big week for Eurovision fans with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announcing that the 2023 competition will be taking place in the UK.<\/p>\n

While the BBC had previously said it was in talks to host Eurovision<\/a>, the broadcaster has confirmed that the iconic singing competition will be coming to Britain next year with individual cities set to make their hosting bids this week.<\/p>\n

BBC Director-General Tim Davie said in a statement that it is \u201ca matter of great regret\u201d that Ukraine isn\u2019t able to host, but that being asked to host \u201cthe largest and most complex music competition in the world is a great privilege\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe BBC is committed to making the event a true reflection of Ukrainian culture alongside showcasing the diversity of British music and creativity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

But when will tickets come on sale and where will the contest take place? Read on for everything we know so far.<\/p>

How to get Eurovision 2023 tickets<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With Eurovision only just confirming that the UK will be hosting the show next year, tickets are not yet available to buy.<\/p>\n

Tickets are likely to go on sale on the Eurovision Song Contest website<\/a> early next year, as tickets for the 2022 contest in Turin, Italy were available to buy from 7th April via Italian website TicketOne this year.<\/p>\n

Tickets were available for nine shows across the semi-finals and the grand final.<\/p>\n

As for how much tickets will be, it\u2019s currently hard to tell \u2013 however, the tickets for Eurovision 2022 ranged between \u20ac20 (\u00a316.91) and \u20ac250 (\u00a3211.4) for the semi-finals, while tickets for the live final ranged between \u20ac150 (\u00a3126.85) and \u20ac350 (\u00a3296).<\/p>\n

When will Eurovision 2023 take place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Eurovision 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra<\/span><\/figcaption> Jim Dyson\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It has not yet been confirmed when the Eurovision Song 2023 contest will take place, however the EBU has said that the BBC will be hosting the show on behalf of Ukraine\u2019s UA:PBC.<\/p>\n

However, Eurovision has typically begun on the second Tuesday of May with the first semi-final, followed by the second semi-final on the Thursday and the final happening two days later on the Saturday.<\/p>\n

If next year\u2019s contest follows this pattern, then the Eurovision Song Contest is likely to begin on\u00a0Tuesday 9th May 2023.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where will Eurovision 2023 be held?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the 2023 contest will be hosted by the UK, with BBC Director-General Tim Davie announcing that the broadcaster is currently looking for a British city to host.<\/p>\n

The Eurovision Song Contest\u2019s Executive Supervisor, Martin \u00d6sterdahl, said in a statement: \u201cWe\u2019re exceptionally grateful that the BBC has accepted to stage the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK in 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe BBC has taken on hosting duties for other winning countries on four previous occasions. Continuing in this tradition of solidarity, we know that next year\u2019s Contest will showcase the creativity and skill of one of Europe\u2019s most experienced public broadcasters whilst ensuring this year\u2019s winners, Ukraine, are celebrated and represented throughout the event.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bidding to be Eurovision\u2019s 2023 host is set to begin this week, and a number of places have already announced they\u2019ll be putting in a bid, including London, Manchester, Sheffield and Glasgow.<\/p>\n

Previous UK cities that have hosted the Eurovision Song Contest include London (1960, 1963, 1968, 1977), Edinburgh (1972), Brighton (1974), Harrogate (1982) and Birmingham (1998).<\/p>\n

Why can\u2019t Ukraine host Eurovision 2023?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While Ukraine won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest with Kalush Orchestra\u2019s performance of Stefania, the EBU said in June that it had concluded \u201cwith deep regret\u201d that Ukraine\u2019s public broadcaster UA:PBC would not be able to host the 2023 competition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This was due to Russia\u2019s ongoing war in Ukraine, with the EBU stating that UA:PBC would not be able to deliver on the\u00a0\u201csecurity and operational guarantees required\u201d to hold the show.<\/p>\n

The EBU has issued the statement below regarding the hosting of next year\u2019s Eurovision Song ContestFind it online here \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/kPWQzTM218<\/a>#Eurovision<\/a>\u00a0 #ESC2023<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9AV5X9R1Be<\/a><\/p>\u2014 EBU (@EBU_HQ) June 17, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>