If you\u2019re still desperate to get your hands on some, we\u2019d recommend going to official re-sale ticket sites like TicketSwap<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Plus, you can still join the party by attending one of the Eurovision screenings or experiences<\/a> we\u2019ve outlined below.<\/em><\/p>\n In case you hadn\u2019t heard \u2013 and if you haven\u2019t where have you been? \u2013 Eurovision is coming to the UK in 2023.<\/p>\n One of Europe\u2019s best and wildest exports, Eurovision<\/a> is an incredible spectacle that has united the continent since 1956. Typified by zany costumes, the excessive use of pyrotechnics, and Graham Norton\u2019s stinging commentary, you\u2019d be hard pressed to find a better party this year.<\/p>\n The UK is hosting nine live shows on behalf of 2022\u2019s winner, Ukraine, which will take place from 9th-13th of May. Held in Liverpool\u2019s M&S Bank Arena, the theme for this year\u2019s contest will be United By Music, in homage to Ukraine and Britain\u2019s partnership.<\/p>\n As part of this, 3,000 tickets will be made available to displaced Ukrainians and one of the hosts will be Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. The other recently announced hosts<\/a> will be Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso<\/a> star Hannah Waddingham, and of course, Graham Norton.<\/p>\n The UK\u2019s entry for this year hasn\u2019t been announced yet, although online rumours are centred around singers Birdy, Freya Ridings or Rina Sawayama. Whoever it is, they\u2019ll have a hard time living up to last year\u2019s runner-up Sam Ryder, who won the jury vote and reached number one in the UK charts with his song Spaceman \u2013 one of only five UK Eurovision songs to do so.<\/p>\n Other countries have already entered their acts, with highlights including Norway\u2019s song Queen of Kings, Belgium\u2019s Because of You, and if you loved 2022\u2019s Give That Wolf a Banana, then keep an eye on Croatia\u2019s entry.<\/p>\n Make no mistake \u2013 you\u2019ll be scoring nil points with us if you don\u2019t try to get to Eurovision this year. The UK hasn\u2019t hosted since 1998 so the demand for tickets is going to be massive. To help, the RadioTimes.com<\/a> team has put together this guide on everything you need to know, including what the different shows are, where you can get tickets and how much they cost.<\/p>\n But before you read on, we wanted to sum up Eurovision in the words of Graham Norton: \u201cYou keep thinking this will make sense in a moment. But no.\u201d<\/p>\n Buy Eurovision tickets at Ticketmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Eurovision 2022 was hosted in Turin, Italy and saw the UK receive its best results in 25 years. After a tight jury vote, the title went to Ukraine due to the overwhelming support from the public. Their entry, Kalush Orchestra, won with the song Stefania in front of 161 million viewers worldwide.<\/p>\n However, in July last year it was announced that Ukraine would be unable to host the competition due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. As the UK came second and is one of the Big Five countries sponsoring the contest, it was chosen to take up the reins.<\/p>\n The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) then confirmed that the BBC would be taking over production of the competition this year. Martin \u00d6sterdahl, the Eurovision Song Contest\u2019s executive supervisor said: \u201cWe\u2019re exceptionally grateful that the BBC has accepted to stage the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile Mykola Chernotytskyi, head of the managing board of Ukraine\u2019s UA:PBC, added: \u201cThe 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will not be in Ukraine but in support of Ukraine. We are grateful to our BBC partners for showing solidarity with us. I am confident that together we will be able to add Ukrainian spirit to this event and once again unite the whole of Europe around our common values of peace, support, celebrating diversity and talent.\u201d<\/p>\n Buy Eurovision tickets at Ticketmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n There are nine different shows in total you can attend at Eurovision 2023. The first semi-final, second semi-final and grand final all have three shows each, two of which are preview shows and one of which is televised. Here\u2019s an outline of what each show includes.<\/p>\n The evening preview show or the jury show is a full run-through the night before the televised version. It includes all the acts that will perform the following day and is done so the juries can cast their votes. In the case of the grand final, there will also be a run-through of different results scenarios so the presenters can practise how to react to different situations.<\/p>\n The afternoon preview show or the family show is a full run-through that takes place the same day as the live TV version. For the acts and crews, it\u2019s one final rehearsal to iron out all the kinks. It\u2019s also a chance for parents and children to attend without having to stay up too late. Again, the family show will feature a run-through of random results scenarios.<\/p>\n The live TV show does exactly what is says on the tin. It\u2019s the actual version you see on TV, complete with the public vote and results. These tickets will be the hardest to get and probably the most expensive \u2014 so think carefully about which show you want to see.<\/p>\n Buy Eurovision tickets at Ticketmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In October 2022, it was announced that Liverpool would host the contest<\/a> at the M&S Bank Arena, which sits on the docks. The city was named as the \u201cideal place\u201d thanks to its renowned musical past \u2013 we can\u2019t think what they\u2019re referring to! At the time, Martin \u00d6sterdahl said: \u201cThe city is synonymous with music and Liverpool Arena exceeds all the requirements needed to stage a global event of this scale.\u201d<\/p>\n Here are the dates:<\/p>\n Buy Eurovision tickets at Ticketmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tickets for the semi-finals start at \u00a330 and go up to \u00a3290 depending on where you sit and which show you decide to go for. Remember that the live TV shows will be more expensive! For the grand final, prices range from \u00a380 to \u00a3380 and they\u2019re likely to go first, so be quick!<\/p>\n You can only buy tickets for one show at a time. For the three live TV shows, you can get a maximum of four tickets in one order. For the six preview shows, you can buy a maximum of six tickets.<\/p>\n Tickets for Eurovision 2023 went live at midday on Tuesday 7th March (1pm Central European Time).<\/p>\n Tickets are only available to purchase through Ticketmaster<\/a> and you need to have a Ticketmaster UK account to buy them. For instructions on how to set up an account as well as other hints on how to get yourself a spot, check out our tips on how to beat the Ticketmaster queue<\/a>.<\/p>\n When you follow the ticket link you will be placed into a waiting room and then a queue. Then you\u2019ll be able to select your seats.<\/p>\n Buy Eurovision tickets at Ticketmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you can\u2019t make it to the actual shows, there are still plenty of ways to be a part of the fun by attending a Eurovision-themed event.<\/p>\n For one, Liverpool is hosting a two week cultural festival \u2013 EuroFest \u2013 in the lead-up to the grand final. Running from 1st-14th May, the city will be taken over by 24 artistic installations, including an outdoor underwater sea disco and a rendition of the English National Opera does Eurovision.<\/p>\n Here are some of the other Eurovision events you can try:<\/p>\n From 29th April-13th May, head over to Wonderville in London and watch Eurovision: Your Decision, a musical comedy devoted to the song contest\u2019s best and wackiest moments. Performed by four West End artists, the show will run through some of Eurovision\u2019s best hits, from Bucks Fizz to Gina G \u2014 and it will allow you, the audience, to vote on your favourite act.<\/p>\n Buy tickets for Eurovision: Your Decision for \u00a321.45 at Fever<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Get ready for Eurovision with bingo, drag queens and prosecco. From 9th-13th of May, you can head over to Blundells Supper Club in Liverpool where you\u2019ll receive a two-course brunch complete with comedy bingo, live cabarets and ABBA songs from a drag performer, and plenty of Eurovision trivia.<\/p>\n Buy the Eurovision Bottomless Brunch from \u00a332.39 at Eventbrite<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Watch a cultural phenomenon in a cultural place. This May, you can see the song contest in style by watching on the big screen at the Tate Liverpool. For \u00a330 per person (\u00a325 for members), you\u2019ll sit in the Tate Liverpool\u2019s caf\u00e9 with a complimentary drink and access to the street food menu. Or, for \u00a370 per person (\u00a365 for members), you can sit in one of the galleries and be serenaded by the Didsbury String Quartet before the show begins.<\/p>\n Buy Eurovision at Tate Liverpool from \u00a325 at Tate<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For just \u00a310 you can watch Eurovision from the Red Rum Garden of Aintree Racecourse. With scoreboards, flags and a ton of different European food outlets, you can get the true party atmosphere of Eurovision without actually being there.<\/p>\n Buy Eurovision at Aintree Racecourse for \u00a310 at Jockey Club Aintree Racecourses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Douze points! The 67th Eurovision Song Contest is coming to the UK this May and tickets are on sale now. 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Eurovision 2023: What are the UK dates and venues?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> How much do Eurovision 2023 tickets cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What time do Eurovision tickets go on sale?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
More Eurovision events and experiences happening in the UK for 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Eurovision: Your Decision<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Eurovision Bottomless Brunch<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Eurovision 2023 screening at Tate Liverpool<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Eurovision 2023 screening at Aintree Racecourse<\/strong><\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re a big Eurovision fan, step back into the contest\u2019s past and enjoy songs from one of its most famous winners with ABBA Voyage tickets<\/a>. Or, if you\u2019re going up north to see it, why not stop by to see the best Manchester theatre shows<\/a> on display?<\/strong><\/h3> <\/body><\/html>\n
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