The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final typically lasts about 3 to 4 hours in total. The performances themselves take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, followed by the voting and announcement of results, which extends the show to around 4 hours overall
. For example, the 2025 final in Basel, Switzerland, is scheduled to start at 20:00 BST (21:00 CET) and usually finishes late in the evening, around 23:00 to 00:00 local time, depending on the length of interval acts and voting segments
. The final includes:
- Opening acts and a flag parade
- Sequential performances of all competing songs (each up to 3 minutes)
- Interval entertainment during voting
- Voting results announced by spokespersons from each country
- Reprise of the winning song and trophy presentation
Thus, viewers should expect a full evening event lasting roughly 3.5 to 4 hours from start to finish.
