Huge queues have formed at EuroVillage ahead of Charlotte Church and Sophie Ellis-Bextor performing.
Visit Liverpool tweeted at 6.15pm to say the queue to get into the EuroVillage is currently taking around 45 minutes. They said: "Please be aware that queues for the Eurovision Village are currently at an approximate 45 minute wait. Thank you for your patience."
The sun shone as fans from around the world joined the queue at the Pier Head on the eve of the Eurovision Grand Final. Inside, Danny Beard got people on their feet dancing and singing along to Valerie.
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People turned out in sequins, tie-dye tops and floral jumpsuits for the occasion. The EuroVillage line-up this evening includes a TikTok Takeover at 6pm as Conchita Wurst, Charlotte Perrelli, Ruslana and Katrina from Katrina and the Waves took to the stage.
Fleur East will be in the spotlight at 8.20pm followed by Sophie Ellis-Bextor's highly anticipated performance at 9.10pm.
It's not the first time crowds have turned out to see Sophie this week, with the singer also performing hits including 'Murder on the Dancefloor' in Liverpool ONE's John Lewis.
At the M&S Bank Arena, all 26 finalists will perform a dress rehearsal tonight ahead of tomorrow's show. There is also a Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final evening preview at 8pm.
The Eurovision village will be home to the best viewing party in the city on Saturday as the Grand Final is broadcast live. The ticketed event, which is now sold out, will see a line-up of pop acts and special performances build up to the main event at 8pm.
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