Published: 13 May 2023
For the first time since 1998, the United Kingdom will play host to the 2023 contest and will do so on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine who are unable to host due to the ongoing war. This year marks the 67th edition of the competition as 37 countries compete for the coveted, life changing trophy
Performing in the Grand Final will be all the acts who successfully made it through their respective Semi-Finals along with the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy who make up the Big Five. Joining them will be last year’s winner Ukraine who also automatically qualify.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Grand Final - and how to watch and listen to it on the BBC.
What time is the Eurovision 2023 Grand Final on TV and BBC iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds?
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final will be broadcast live on Saturday 13 May 2023 at 8pm (BST) on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
BSL translation will be available during the live show via BBC iPlayer.
On stage to present the Grand Final to a global audience will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, singer-songwriter and TV presenter, Alesha Dixon, Emmy Award-winning actress, Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer-songwriter, and frontwoman of The HARDKISS, Julia Sanina.
For the Grand Final commentary on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc will take turns in the box to bring audiences their unique and expert views on the 2023 acts.
On BBC Radio 2,Eurovision superfans and Radio 2 presenters, Scott and Rylan – who have been involved in Eurovision coverage for many years - will be bringing their insightful and colourful commentary to the Grand Final.
Who is the spokesperson delivering the UK's votes at Eurovision 2023?
Catherine Tate will deliver the UK's 'douze points' at Eurovision 2023. She'll be delivering the results of the UK’s National Jury live from the Liverpool Arena at the end of the televoting window.
She follows in the illustrious footsteps of previous spokespeople, includuing AJ Odudu, Amanda Holden, Nigella Lawson, Mel Giedroyc, Richard Osman, Alex Jones, Cheryl Baker, Katrina Leskanich from Katrina & The Waves and Lorraine Kelly amongst many others.
Which countries are competing in the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final 2023? And what is the Eurovision Grand Final running order?
The 26 countries competing are listed below in the Eurovision Grand Final running order.
1. Austria - Teya & Salena - Who The Hell Is Edgar?
2. Portugal - Mimicat - Ai Coração
3. Switzerland - Remo Forrer - Watergun
4. Poland - Blanka - Solo
5. Serbia - Luke Black - Samo Mi Se Spava
6. France - La Zarra - Évidemment
7. Cyprus - Andrew Lambrou - Break A Broken Heart
8. Spain - Blanca Paloma - Eaea
9.Sweden - Loreen - Tattoo
10.Albania - Albina & Familja Kelmendi - Duje
11. Italy - Marco Mengoni - Due Vite
12. Estonia - Alika - Bridges
13. Finland - Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha
14. Czechia - Vesna - My Sister's Crown
15. Australia - Voyager - Promise
16. Belgium - Gustaph - Because Of You
17. Armenia - Brunette - Future Lover
18. Moldova - Pasha Parfeni - Soarele şi Luna
19. Ukraine - TVORCHI - Heart of Steel
20. Norway - Alessandra - Queen of Kings
21. Germany - Lord of the Lost - Blood & Glitter
22. Lithuania - Monika Linkytė - Stay
23. Israel - Noa Kirel - Unicorn
24. Slovenia - Joker Out - Carpe Diem
25. Croatia - Let 3 - Mama ŠČ!
26. United Kingdom - Mae Muller - I Wrote A Song
Eurovision 2023 Grand Final Interval Acts and Musical Guests
The show will open with last year’s winners Kalush Orchestra and a powerful performance titled Voices of a New Generation. Kalush Orchestra captured the hearts of Eurovision audiences around the world last year – they're back to kick off the 2023 Grand Final with a performance that's sure to be unforgettable including their smash hit winning song Stefania.
During the Eurovision Flag Parade of all 26 Grand Finalists, everyone will be treated to a unique performance by some iconic past Ukrainian Eurovision contestants. Get ready for a new twist on their Eurovision entries weaved with British classics when GO_A, Jamala, Tina Karol, and Verka Serducha take to the stage and remind everyone why they became much deserved Eurovision icons.
For the first interval performance, during which voting across Europe and the world takes place, the UK’s very own spaceman Sam Ryder will make his triumphant return to the Eurovision stage after leading the UK’s biggest success in last year’s Contest for over two decades. With his achievements since his stratospheric Eurovision 2022 performance of Space Man including a UK number 1 debut album, a nomination for ‘Best Breakthrough Act’ at the BRITs, and a spot on the line-up for the Platinum Party at the Palace for last year’s Platinum Jubilee, Grand Final viewers can expect an incredible sight guaranteed to surprise.
The final interval act The Liverpool Songbook, is a celebration of the host city’s incredible contribution to the world of pop music. The BBC have brought together six iconic past Eurovision acts – Israel's Netta, Italy's Mahmood, Iceland's Daði Freyr, Duncan Laurence from the Netherlands, Sweden's Cornelia Jakobs and Liverpool's very own Sonia, celebrating 30 years since she came second at Eurovision in 1993.
Liverpool has produced some of the world’s most famous and beloved songs in history: these Eurovision legends will all put their own spin on some classic hits.
Films featured in the Grand Final include a look back to the spectacular Junior Eurovision Song Contest which took place in Armenia last December, while another reinforces what is at stake for this year’s Grand Final contestants, as audiences witness how the contest continues to create the world’s musical mega-stars.
Meet UK Eurovision 2023 act Mae Muller
Representing the United Kingdom in the 2023 Grand Final will be singer-songwriter Mae Muller with her track I Wrote A Song.
Following a random draw for hosts United Kingdom and Ukraine, Mae will be closing the show in 26th position whilst Ukraine’s entry Tvorchi with their song Heart of Steel will perform in 19th position in the Grand Final itself.
How Eurovision Grand Final voting works
After audiences have cast their Grand Final votes, each national spokesperson from the 37 participating countries will present the points of their professional jury live to the world.
After the presentation of the scores from the juries, the televoting points from all participating countries, and for the first time the rest of the world, will be combined – providing one score for each song. These televoting results will then be announced by the hosts building towards a dramatic climax as the winner of Eurovision 2023 is announced.
More details regarding the voting procedure can be found at bbc.co.uk/eurovision