The second semi-final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us.
Sixteen hopefuls will on Thursday (May 9) battle to reach the grand final in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday.
This year, the big five — acts that are automatically in the final — and Sweden are performing in the semi-finals to give audiences an extra treat.
All eyes will be on Israel’s Eden Golan when she takes to the stage amid anticipated protests over her country’s war in Gaza.
Security has already been tightened before Thursday’s live performances, with protesters vowing to demonstrate outside Malmo Arena while Golan performs.
Organisers are urging acts and audience members to uphold the spirit of Eurovision, touted as a non-political event, and refrain from making any statements on stage.
However, some acts of defiance have already emerged before tomorrow’s show.
Here’s everything you need to know about Eurovision’s semi-final 2 lineup.
Which countries are in the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals?
The Eurovision semi-finals are separated across two days, and the first round has already been completed. Ten acts secured their spot in the final after performing on Tuesday.
Ten more will qualify after Thursday’s semi-finals, meaning 26 will head to the grand final.
The countries that are competing in this year’s semi-finals are Cyprus, Serbia, Lithuania, Ireland, Ukraine, Poland, Croatia, Iceland, Slovenia, Finland, Moldavia, Azerbaijan, Australia, Portugal, Luxembourg, Malta, Albania, Greece, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Armenia, Denmark, Latvia, San Marino, Georgia, Belgium, Estonia, Israel, Norway and the Netherlands.
Eurovision 2024 semi-final 2 running order
The second semi-final will be broadcast live on BBC One from 8pm to 10.10pm.
Three performances from Spain, France, and Italy (who have already made it to the finals) will be included.
Here is the running order:
- Malta: Sarah Bonnici - Loop
- Albania : BESA - TITAN
- Greece: Marina Satti - ZARI
- Switzerland: Nemo - The Code
- Czechia: Aiko - Pedestal
- France: Slimane - Mon amour (already qualified)
- Austria: Kaleen - We Will Rave
- Denmark: SABA - SAND
- Armenia: LADANIVA - Jako
- Latvia: Dons - Hollow
- Spain: Nebulossa - ZORRA (already qualified)
- San Marino: MEGARA - 11:11
- Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze - Firefighter
- Belgium: Mustii - Before The Party's Over
- Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
- Italy: Angelina Mango - La Noia (already qualified)
- Israel: Eden Golan - Hurricane
- Norway: Gåte - Ulveham
- Netherlands: Joost Klein - Europapa
