Winners
Who won Eurovision in 2022?
Ukraine
Kalush Orchestra with Stefania
Due to the war, the contest was hosted in Liverpool the following year.
What 2 countries are tied for having the most Eurovision wins?
Ireland (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996)
Sweden (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015, 2023)
Sweden has won Eurovision an astonishing 7 times!
2 of those wins were made by the same artist - who?
Loreen with Euphoria (2012) and Tattoo (2023)
Oh-oh, am I headed for a car crash?
Oh-oh, just about to meet my match, she takes me
Oh-oh, I'm about to fall in head first
Sisters, let me tell you how it works
Lipstick by Jedward, Ireland, 2011
JJ won Eurovision 2025 with his song Wasted Love.
In what city is Eurovision being hosted in 2026?
Vienna, Austria
Who won Eurovision in 2016?
Ukraine
Jamala with 1944
The song was allowed to participate due to the historical personal story (Jamala's great grandmother) during the deportation of the Crimean Tartars, and is the only song in Eurovision containing this minority language.In Eurovision we often see countries come and go, name 7/18 countries no longer participating.
Andorra
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Monaco
Morocco
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Russia
Serbia and Montenegro
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Turkey
Ukraine
Yuogoslavia
With the current voting system (50/50 jury+televotes), what act has the record for achieving the highest point score?
Salvador Sobral with Amar Pelos Dois representing Portugal and winning Eurovision in 2017.
He achieved a staggering 758 points.
Ships in the making,
Bound for a distant shore,
World for the taking,
Men gone forever more,
Boarding and setting sail,
Yet victory won't prevail
Higher Ground by Rasmussen, Denmark, 2018
5 countries have chosen to not return to Eurovision (from 2025). Name 3/5 countries we saw last year but won't see in 2026.
Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia (all due to Israel/Palestine and EBU funding)
Who won Eurovision in 2011?
Azerbaijan
Eli and Nikki with Running Scared
This is the only time Azerbaijan has won the contest.
Many countries have been known to pull out of the competition. What country has the LOWEST participation record in Eurovision?
Morocco.
They only participated once in 1980 with Samra Bensaïd with Bitakat Hob
Since the Grand Final concept was introduced in 2004, one country holds the record for most last places in the final - what country?
United Kingdom
2003, Jemini with Cry Baby
2008, Andy Abraham with Even If
2019, Micheal Rice with Bigger than Us
Sieben, sieben, ai lyu-lyu
Sieben, sieben, eins, zwei
Sieben, sieben, ai lyu-lyu
Eins, zwei, drei tanzen!
Dancing Lasha Tumbai by Verka Serduchka, Ukraine, 2007
Since 1999, on-stage instruments have been pre-recorded for the live shows. This year one act has been allowed to perform the music live on stage - what country?
Finland
Linda Lampenius will be playing the violin LIVE in their song Liekinheitin for the first time since 1999!
Who won Eurovision in 2002?
Latvia
Marie N with I wanna
This is the only time Latvia has won the contest.
Johannes Pietsch won Eurovision 2025 with his song Wasted Love. Like many Eurovision Artists they have an international background. Name 3 countries relevant to JJ.
Born in Austria,
1/2 Filipino,
Childhood in UAE,
Participant on the Voice UK,
Won Eurovision in Switzerland,
Signed to label Warmer Germany
What artist from Eurovision has the record for most Instagram followers - an astounding 7.7 million followers!
Damiano David from Måneskin
Zitte e Buoni, Italy, 2021 winner
*saxophone sounds*
(Known as epic sax guy)
Run Away by Sunstroke Project, Moldova, 2010
Some countries have rejoined Eurovision for 2026 - which?
Bulgaria (last participation in 2022)
Romania (last participation in 2023)
Moldova (last participation in 2023)
Who won Eurovision in 1998?
Israel
Dana International with Diva.
This was the first time a transgender person won Eurovision.
In 2003, this country achieved second place in Eurovision with their song Sanomi (by Urban Trad) that was sung in an entirely made up language. What country was this?
Belgium
Many songs contain gibberish, but this is the only complete song in an imaginary language. It was created to sound like an ancient folk song and became one of Belgium's best performing songs ever!
Repeat artists are common in Eurovision and three separate groups/performers are tied for the title of most Eurovision participations - name one of the three.
Peter, Sue and Marc from Switzerland (1971, 1976, 1979, 1981)
Valentina Monetta from San Marino (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017)
SENHIT from San Marino (2011, 2020, 2021, 2026)
Søren Torpegaard Lund sang a danish cover of a famous Eurovision winner:
Den blå uendelighed,
Drømmene of frihed,
Du som kan se de andre liv,
Du som kan se en anden tid, og ta' mig med
Et magisk steeeeeeeeeed!
Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi by Céline Dion representing Switzerland in 1988
Two groups/artists competing in 2026 have participated in Eurovision before. Which two?
SENHIT from San Marino
Vanilla Ninja (Switzerland 2005, Estonia 2026)