10 ways to celebrate Liverpool Loves Eurovision

It’s a year since Liverpool hosted what’s got to be the best Eurovision ever, so now’s the chance to celebrate all over again.

The atmosphere that took over the whole city in the run-up to the 2023 contest was absolutely incredible, and there’s going to be loads of great Eurovision events happening to coincide with this year’s on Saturday May 11. 

If you want to join in the party as title holders Sweden take over hosting duties, here are 10 things to do to celebrate Eurovision 2024 in Liverpool …

Malmö on the Mersey

It’s Malmo’s turn to bring the Eurovision magic this year, and if you’re a big fan but not planning to head to Sweden, here’s the next best thing. Malmö on the Mersey at the Exhibition Centre on Saturday May 11 is going to be a fabulous Grand Final Screening Party with one of the big stars of last year’s EuroVillage, Vengaboys, back to do it all again!

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Welcome to Aquatopia

Remember the Blue and Yellow Submarine Parade which took over the streets in the city centre last Eurovision? Well now the deep sea disco is returning to the Pier Head on Saturday May 11 with family-friendly drop-in Crafty Fish afternoon workshops at Mann Island, dance and Katumba drumming outside Museum of Liverpool and a sea themed catwalk show and DJs on the Submarine Stage by the ferry terminal, 2-7pm.

Find out more here.

Beats on the Streets

As part of Liverpool Loves Eurovision, between 1pm and 7pm on grand final Saturday Beats on the Streets will be taking over Castle Street, Liverpool ONE and the Royal Albert Dock with 30 pop-up music and dance performances by local artists including plenty of classic Eurovision hits.

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Spot the Venga

Get into the super-cheesy fun Eurovision early with a unique quirky game of hide and seek on Thursday May 9. After last year’s Spot Sonia, now it’s time to hunt down Vengaboys images, take Venga selfies and be in with a chance of winning prizes. All you’ve got to do is follow Visit Liverpool’s socials on Thursday for clues.

Fly High Installation 

Eurovision 2023 wasn’t all about partying, there was some brilliant art too. This year The Bluecoat will showcase Fly High, a special art installation by artist Andrea Ku from B4 Biodiversity, featuring beautiful blue and yellow butterfly lanterns created during family sessions which will hang in the trees by the Bluecoat’s entrance on School Lane.

Find out more here.

MuniVision: A Eurovision Spectacular

Liverpool’s gorgeous Municipal Hotel is hosting its own Eurovision Spectacular on Saturday May 11 and it starts the moment you arrive. Step into the hotel entrance and you’ll find a selfie-perfect Eurovision-themed installation. You can enjoy 2-for-1 on selected cocktails with Eurovision-inspired names and colours or get mixing at a Cocktail Making Masterclass between 5pm and 7pm.

Find out more here.

Eurovision Song Content 2024 Viewing Party: Social Liverpool

Social Liverpool on Stanley Street will be recreating all the glitz and glamour of Eurovision for a live viewing party on Saturday. Surround yourself with superfans for a night of cocktails, costumes and some spectacular performances. It’s free entry, doors open at 5pm. 

Find out more here.

Queerovision

First Take’s Queerovision brought us updates in the run-up to Eurovision last year, spotlighting Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community’s part in the event. Now it’s created a documentary looking back at all the glitter, high-camp joy, poignancy and power of what happened as seen through a queer lens. Watch it free and in full at FACT on Saturday, ahead of the grand final, 4.45pm-6pm. 

Find out more here.

Eurotease at Arts Bar

Here’s the Eurovision duet you didn’t know you needed until it was here … how about a live screening plus a fantastic burlesque show? Arts Bar Hope Street presents Eurotease on Saturday showing all the countries competing live, burlesque performances, cocktails, and a prize for best dressed. From 7pm. 

Find out more here.

Camp & Furnace EuroClub

Camp & Furnace was the scene of many a fabulous Eurovision night last May when it hosted EuroClub – now the party’s back! On Saturday, EuroClub returns and it’ll have a live screening of the grand final from Malmo so get your flags ready because it’s time to relive all the Euro mayhem. 6pm to 2am. 

Find out more here.

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