Don't miss it: When to watch Eurovision 2025 and when Ukraine performs
When Ziferblat will perform at Eurovision (photo courtesy of press service)
Eurovision week is about to begin, when all participating countries will showcase their songs on the main stage. That means it’s time to mark your calendar with the key dates for the semifinals and the grand final. We explain when to watch Ziferblat at Eurovision and which dates you won’t want to miss.
Eurovision 2025 schedule - key dates and Ukraine’s performance
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest, held in Basel, will follow the traditional three-stage format:
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First semifinal – May 13
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Second semifinal – May 15
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Grand final – May 17
All shows begin at 22:00 PM Kyiv time and can be watched on Suspilne Kultura, Suspilne Eurovision, or streamed live on the Eurovision YouTube channel. Radio coverage will be available via Radio Promin.
Ukraine will perform in the first semifinal. Ziferblat is set to take the stage fifth with their song Bird of Pray.
While bookmakers aren’t predicting a win for Ukraine yet, the song has already received positive buzz online, with viewers praising its atmosphere and unique style.
Here’s the full lineup for the first semifinal of Eurovision 2025:
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Iceland: Væb - RÓA
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Poland: Justyna Steczkowska - GAJA
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Slovenia: Klemen - How Much Time Do We Have Left
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Estonia: Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato
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Ukraine: Ziferblat - Bird of Pray
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Sweden: KAJ - Bara bada bastu
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Portugal: Napa - Deslocado
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Norway: Kyle Alessandro - Lighter
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Belgium: Red Sebastian - Strobe Lights
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Azerbaijan: Mamagama - Run With Us
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San Marino: Gabry Ponte - Tutta l’Italia
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Albania: Shkodra Elektronike - Zjerm
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Netherlands: Claude - C’est La Vie
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Croatia: Marko Bošnjak - Poison Cake
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Cyprus: Theo Evan - Shh
Additionally, representatives from the Big Five countries - who automatically qualify for the final without competing in the semifinals - will also take the Eurovision stage. The same applies to last year’s winner, Switzerland, which also skips the semifinals and goes straight to the grand final.
Participants of the second Eurovision semi-final – full list
- Australia: Go-Jo - Milkshake Man
- Montenegro: Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
- Ireland: Emmy - Laika Party
- Latvia: Tautumeitas - Bur man laimi
- Armenia: Parg - SURVIVOR
- Austria: JJ - Wasted Love
- Greece: Klaudia - Asteromata
- Lithuania: Katarsis - Tavo akys
- Malta: Miriana Conte - SERVING
- Georgia: Mariam Shengelia - Freedom
- Denmark: Sissal - Hallucination
- Czechia: ADONXS - Kiss Kiss Goodbye
- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn - La poupée monte le son
- Israel: Yuval Raphael - New Day Will Rise
- Serbia: Prince - Mila
- Finland: Erika Vikman - ICH KOMME
This year, Moldova declined to participate in Eurovision. Interestingly, rapper Potap mentioned he could represent the country at the contest, covering all the expenses himself. However, this never happened.
As for the countries that have already made it to the final, here is the list of the Big Five and last year’s winner:
- Spain: Melody – ESA DIVA
- Italy: Lucio Corci – Volevo essere un duro
- Switzerland: Zoë Me – Voyage
- United Kingdom: Remember Monday – What the Hell Just Happened?
- France: Louane – maman
- Germany: Abor & Tynna – Baller
Sources: Wikipedia, Suspilne
