Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö
One of Europe’s biggest music events has arrived in Malmö – the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. The competition, featuring singers from 40 or so countries, will be decided between 14 and 18 May at Malmö Arena. But the festivities in Malmö get under way on 6 May!
Malmö lives Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest is more than just the Grand Final on Saturday 18 May – several countries will be participating in the semi-finals earlier in the week. That means that Malmö will be brimming with Eurovision activities all week long. The city’s squares, hotels, restaurants and shops will all be getting involved in this year’s celebration.
Dates for the finals:
- 14 May Semi-final 1
- 16 May Semi-final 2
- 18 May Final
Eurovision Village
Music, dancing and festivities – at the Eurovision Village on Gustav Adolfs torg there will be lots of events throughout the whole week from 11-18 May. There will be live broadcasts of all competitions, and in among the preparations ahead of the grand final there will be appearances by, among others, this year’s competitors. The Eurovision Village will also host dance festivals, evening events with, among others, Behrang Miri and Lucia Pinera, and a chat show with Miriam Aïda.
The tent will be open between lunchtime and evening. See and download the full schedule here:
Pop-up shows and happenings
Eurovision in Folkets Park
Eurovision festivities in Folkets Park got under way on 6 May and continue up to and including the evening of the final on 18 May. Why not cut loose at a karaoke night or dance the night away at the Euro Fan Night?
The Moriska Paviljongen will host a Euro Fan Café with dancing, live music and quizzes. All arranged for the fans! See the full programme here
Club Euphoria at Slagthuset
At Club Euphoria you’ll find, among other things, a club with live music and DJs, live studio with Gina Girawi and stand-up. Slagthuset is situated close to Malmö Central Station. Always free entrance until 23:00. Just follow the light in the sky!
The programme is updated continuously. Follow Euphoria at www.facebook.com/2013euphoria
Eurovision return ticket
To make it as easy as possible for those making their way out to Malmö Arena, Skånetrafiken has developed two value-for-money solutions: “Eurovision Tur och Retur” (Eurovision Return) and a 5-day Eurovision ticket.
Get more information about the tickets here
Show off your Malmö
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Fifth Swedish win
Sweden has won Eurovision on four previous occasions: in 1974 with ABBA and “Waterloo”, 1984 with Herreys and “Diggi-loo, Diggi-ley”, 1991 with Carola and “Fångad av en stormvind”, and 1999 with Charlotte Perrelli and “Take Me To Your Heaven”. Malmö hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1992 after Carola’s victory.
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