What time does Eurovision start? Here's where to watch the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final

The hosts of Eurovision 2024 during the second semi-final. Image: | EBU/Alma Bengtsson

The Eurovision final is just around the corner and soon fans will help select the winner of the 2024 Song Contest.

Following the semi-finals, 26 countries will compete to win the 68th edition of Eurovision in Sweden. It’s after last year’s competition, which was held in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine, made history in the UK with a record 9.9 million viewers tuning in during the grand final.

If you’ve missed out on the semi-finals but are ready to appreciate all of the weird and wonderful Eurovision acts taking part this year, here’s the Eurovision final start time and where to watch the show.

Where to watch Eurovision 2024?

In the UK, viewers can watch Eurovision 2024 live on BBC One or BBC iPlayer from 8pm on Saturday. Alternatively, the show will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2.

While Scott Mills and Rylan provided commentary for the semi-finals, Graham Norton to take over during the Grand Final with the duo taking over coverage on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

Graham Norton hosted Eurovision in Liverpool last year. Image: Getty | Getty Images

What time does Eurovision start?

The final of Eurovision 2024 will start at 8pm in the UK on Saturday, May 11th.

Each show will be broadcast live from Malmö in Sweden, which is an hour ahead of the UK.

Barring any unexpected delays or interruptions, the Eurovision final will end around 12am in the UK.