If you’re wondering where to watch the Eurovision 2025 final, look no further than this event! On Saturday May 17, a huge boom will take over the Place de la Bastille to celebrate the 69th Eurovision final. This year, 37 countries will compete live from Basel, Switzerland. The last French victory dates back to 1977, with the triumph of Marie Myriam and her cult song L’Oiseau et l’Enfant. In recent years, France has not been lacking in talent: we remember Barbara Pravi, 2nd in 2021, or Slimane, 4th last year.
A fan zone at Bastille to celebrate Eurovision together
Free and open to all, the event starts at 5pm. DJ sets, giant karaoke and, of course, the contest’s biggest anthems. At 9pm, it’s time for the big show: the 26 finalists will take to the stage in their bid for victory. As a member of the Big Five, the five countries that finance the organization the most, France is automatically qualified for the final. You’ll be able to follow the whole show, with commentary by Laurence Boccolini and Stéphane Bern, on our giant screen. And for party-goers, an after-party is planned until 1 a.m., after the announcement of the winning country. Who knows, if Louane wins the precious trophy, the party could go on and on…
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Louane among Eurovision favorites with “maman
Indeed, this year, Louane is one of the big favorites, with bookmakers currently ranking her 3rd. Her ballad “maman” pays tribute to her mother, whom she lost a few years ago. The song was performed during half-time of the France-Ecosse Six Nations Tournament at the Stade de France. For Saturday May 17, Louane has not revealed much about the staging, which she describes as intimate and poetic. Swedish choreographer and dancer Fredrik Rydman will be in charge of staging. Connoisseurs already know this name, who staged Nemo, the winner in 2024, and Måns Zelmerlöw, the winner in 2015. And as everyone knows, staging is crucial to the competition. So do we believe?