The 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest it’s already running. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that Malmö It is the city chosen to host the Song Festival. The candidacy of the Swedish town has prevailed over Estocolmo, Gothenburg and Örnsköldsvikwho have stayed one step away from celebrating one of the most followed musical events on the planet.
It will be the third time that this city dresses up to host the Eurovision contest. The last time was in 2013, which coincidentally coincided with the Loreen’s first win at this festival thanks to Euphoria. In fact, the artist, winner of the last edition, is largely responsible for making Sweden once again the epicenter of this gala. “We are excited to return to this vibrant and dynamic city that has proven that it has the perfect venues and infrastructure to host the world’s largest live music event,” he acknowledges. Martin Osterdahlone of the great managers of the festival.
“Malmö’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and innovation aligns perfectly with the spirit of the competition. Its compact size and well-developed transport infrastructure mean that everyone involved in the contest, including delegations, the media and fans, will be able to move easily around the city,” he adds.
Eurovision dates
The international organization of publicly owned broadcasters has also confirmed the dates of the festival. The great and long-awaited final will be held on Saturday, May 11, while the two semifinals will take place on May 7 and 9, Tuesday and Thursday. The Malmö Arena, inaugurated in 2008, is the venue chosen by the organization.
