The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is just around the corner, and the countries' rehearsals on stage start on 30 April.
1st and 2nd rehearsals are closed for the press.
1st rehearsals (30 minutes)
Before the 1st rehearsal each country gets instructions on safety, the dressing room area is presented, and there will be an In-Ear Monitoring Rehearsal backstage.
After the 1st rehearsal each delegation go to the Viewing Room to see the recording of the rehearsal. Here any changes on visuals, camera work, choreography, etc. will be discussed. After this, there will be a Makeup Consultation.
2nd rehearsals (20 minutes)
After the 2nd rehearsal each delegation goes to the Viewing Room again to see the result. Small adjustments can be made.
All times in
CEST(Central European Summer Time)
Sunday 30 April
Semi 1 (first 10): 1st rehearsalMonday 1 May
Semi 1 (last 5), Semi 2 (first 5): 1st rehearsalTuesday 2 May
Semi 2 (last 11): 1st rehearsalWednesday 3 May
Semi 1: 2nd rehearsalThursday 4 May
Semi 2 (first 5): 2nd rehearsal.
Big-5 + Ukraine: 1st rehearsalFriday 5 May
Semi 2 (last 11): 2nd rehearsalMonday 8 May
Semi-final 1 rehearsals |
Commentators briefing | 12:00 - 13:30 |
Semi-final 1: Dress Rehearsal 1 | 14:30 - 17:15 |
Doors Open for audience | 19:30 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 20:00 - 21:00 |
Semi-final 1: Dress Rehearsal 2 | 21:00 - 23:30 |
Tuesday 9 May
Semi-final 1 |
Doors Open for audience | 13:00 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 14:15 - 14:30 |
Semi-final 1: Dress Rehearsal 3 | 14:30 - 16:45 |
Doors Open for audience | 19:30 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 20:00 - 21:00 |
Semi-final 1: LIVE  | 21:00 - 23:10 |
Qualifiers' Press Conference Draw for the Grand Final | 23:30 |
Wednesday 10 May
Semi-final 2 rehearsals |
Commentators briefing | 11:00 - 12:30 |
Semi-final 2: Dress Rehearsal 1 | 14:30 - 17:15 |
Doors Open for audience | 19:30 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 20:00 - 21:00 |
Semi-final 2: Dress Rehearsal 2 | 21:00 - 23:30 |
Thursday 11 May
Semi-final 2 |
Doors Open for audience | 13:00 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 14:15 - 14:30 |
Semi-final 2: Dress Rehearsal 3 | 14:30 - 16:45 |
Doors Open for audience | 19:30 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 20:00 - 21:00 |
Semi-final 2: LIVE  | 21:00 - 23:10 |
Qualifiers' Press Conference Draw for the Grand Final | 23:30 |
Friday 12 May
Grand Final rehearsals |
Rehearsal: Flag Parade | 10:00 - 12:00 |
Commentators briefing | 11:00 - 12:30 |
Grand Final: Dress Rehearsal 1 | 13:00 - 17:45 |
Rehearsal: Technical | 18:05 - 19:15 |
Doors Open for audience | 19:30 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 20:00 - 21:00 |
Grand Final: Dress Rehearsal 2 | 21:00 - 01:00 |
Saturday 13 May
Grand Final |
Doors Open for audience | 12:30 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 13:00 - 14:00 |
Grand Final: Dress Rehearsal 3 | 14:00 - 18:00 |
Doors Open for audience | 19:30 |
Audience briefing / Warm Up | 20:00 - 21:00 |
Grand Final: LIVE  | 21:00 - 01:00 |
Winner's Press Conference | 01:05 |
All times in
CEST(Central European Summer Time)