Only 6,000 tickets will be available across the nine live performances – which include dress rehearsals – in Liverpool, with the staging, set, and production requirements cutting capacity for each performance almost in half.
Today at noon, tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest go on sale, and enthusiasts are preparing to compete for seats in Liverpool.
The Liverpool ACC will host nine shows, from semi-final dress practises to the live grand final on 13 May.
The Merseyside venue typically seats 11,000 people, but it is estimated that only 6,000 tickets will be available per performance due to the expansive stage and production needs.
Fans will need to buy their tickets on Ticketmaster and are advised to create an account before they go on sale. Prices will range from £30 to £380 across the nine performances.
Demand is anticipated to be very high, with millions of people across dozens of countries fighting for a seat.
There will be a ballot for the 3,000 tickets reserved for Ukrainians in the UK on visa schemes.
Fans without tickets can still participate in the performance, as Liverpool will host a cultural festival and a Eurovision fan zone that can accommodate up to 25,000 people at Pier Head.
Those fortunate enough to snag a ticket may run into trouble when it comes to lodging, as accommodations in Liverpool during Eurovision week sold out almost immediately following the announcement that the competition would be held there.
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the contest last year, but it was considered unsafe to hold it in the country due to the ongoing conflict there, so the UK was chosen to host this year’s event.
Sam Ryder competed for the United Kingdom last year in Turin, Italy, placing second (and topping the jury vote leaderboard).
Who is the show’s host?
Julia Sanina, a Ukrainian singer, will lead with Alesha Dixon and Hannah Waddingham from Ted Lasso.
Graham Norton will also step out from the commentary booth to join the presenters in the final, with Mel Giedroyc replacing him behind the microphone.
Timur Miroshnychenko will be the Ukrainian commentator.
Who is the UK’s act?
In recent weeks, rumours have been rampant regarding the identity of the UK’s act. Which will be picked through an internal selection process – just like last year.
Among those rumored to be performing are Rina Sawayama, Mimi Webb, and Birdy, all of whom are former Brit Award nominees with new music available.
The eurovision week begins on 8 May in Liverpool and concludes on 13 May with the grand final live performance.
