The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland, in May 2025, where participating countries will compete with original songs, facing potential protests over Israel's inclusion.

Basel, Switzerland, is preparing to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, a spectacle known for its elaborate performances and global viewership. Organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the competition, now in its 69th year, continues to allow participation from non-European countries like Australia and Israel due to their EBU membership. Strict rules govern the entries, including a three-minute time limit, original compositions, and live vocals.

Despite the event's festive nature, controversy looms as protests are anticipated regarding Israel's participation amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This mirrors similar demonstrations seen in previous contests. Voting combines public input via telephone, SMS, and the Eurovision app, alongside jury votes from each participating country.

While specific predictions are premature, attention remains on the preparations in Basel and how the EBU will navigate the expected political tensions alongside the musical performances. The favorites to win are to be determined closer to the competition date, pending song submissions and artist performances.