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Eurovision 2023: When is the Grand Final and what time does it start?

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Eurovision will take over Liverpool this May with the Grand Final on May 13, 2023.

The contest returns to the UK after 2022 winner Ukraine was unable to meet the demands of hosting the event.

Along with shows at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool will also host the National Lottery's Big Eurovision Welcome, a Eurovision Village and EuroFestival.

READ MORE: Ultimate guide for Eurovision Song Contest week in Liverpool

Here's everything we know so far, from when Eurovision is taking place to who is representing the UK.

When is Eurovision 2023?

Eurovision 2023 starts on Tuesday, May 9 and finishes on Saturday, May 13.

There are three evening preview shows, three afternoon preview shows, two semi-finals and one Grand Final.

When is Eurovision semi-final 1?

The evening semi-final 1 preview show takes place on Monday, May 8 at 8pm. The afternoon semi-final 1 preview show is on Tuesday, May 9 at 1.30pm.

The live semi-final 1 takes place on Tuesday, May 9 at 8pm.

When is Eurovision semi-final 2?

The evening semi-final 2 preview show takes place on Wednesday, May 10 at 8pm. The afternoon semi-final 1 preview show is on Thursday, May 11 at 1.30pm.

The live semi-final 1 takes place on Thursday, May 11 at 8pm.

When is Eurovision Grand Final 2023?

Eurovision's Grand Final is on Saturday, May 13 at 8pm. The evening preview takes place on Friday, May 12 at 8pm and afternoon preview on Saturday, May 13 at 1pm.

Who is hosting Eurovision 2023?

The BBC announced their full Eurovision presenting and commentary line-up for Liverpool 2023 in February.

The line-up features Alesha Dixon, Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham, and Julia Sanina as hosts for the semi-finals and Grand Final; as well as Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Scott Mills, Claire Sweeney, Sam Quek and Timur Miroshnychenko.

How to get tickets for Eurovision 2023?

A second wave of tickets for Eurovision 2023 went on sale on Monday, April 24. The tickets were made available for all nine of the live shows.

The majority of these have now sold out, but there are still a small number of tickets remaining. You can purchase tickets on Ticketmaster here.

Who is representing the UK in Eurovision 2023?

British singer-songwriter Mae Muller will represent the UK with her song "I Wrote a Song", which she co-wrote with Lewis Thompson and Karen Poole.

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