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Kate Lally

Eurovision 2023 semi final 2: Countries and running order for Thursday night

Semi Eurovision 2023 Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest is almost here, with celebrations in the city already well underway.

The huge international event boasts an unprecedented number of activities and experiences to enjoy. And for fans who were lucky enough to beat the huge TicketMaster queues, there are of course the semi-finals and previews next week, before the huge Eurovision Song Contest final takes place on Saturday, May 13.

The first semi-final will take place on Tuesday, May 9, with a preview earlier that day, as well as one on Monday, May 8.

READ MORE: Eurovision Village 2023: what is it, line-up, where is it, fan zone and tickets

Semi-final 2 will be held on Thursday, May 11, with its previews happening that day, and on the evening of Wednesday, May 10.

Full list of countries taking part in Semi-Final 2:

Denmark
Armenia
Romania
Estonia
Belgium
Cyprus
Iceland
Greece
Poland
Slovenia
Georgia
San Marino
Austria
Albania
Lithuania
Australia

(Countries are listed in running order).

Semi-final 2 will be hosted by Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and Hannah Waddingham. Fans can tune in to watch all the action on BBC One from 8pm.

The best 10 countries from Semi-final-2 will qualify for the Grand Final.

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