Welcome! We're back in Basel as the world's biggest music competition gears up for its second semi-final. After the first round on Tuesday, we already know that Iceland, Sweden and Estonia have qualified. Tonight, ten more countries will make the grade, and six will be sent packing.

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 fans were left speechless after Switzerland’s act Zoë Më’s semi-final performance descended into chaos. Last night, 10 countries competed for a spot in the Grand Final, with Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, San Marino, and Portugal qualifying.

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — The final lineup in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest is set after a second semi-final round thursday. Performers from 15 countries battled it out in front of thousands of fans in Basel, Switzerland, for 10 spots in Saturday’s final, with the result decided by viewers’ votes.