The Eurovision Song Contest preparations officially commenced this Sunday, with the first semifinal taking place on Tuesday, May 13, featuring a performance by Portugal.
Participants walked the turquoise carpet in Basel, Switzerland, marking the start of Eurovision week.
The event was marked by significant public protests against the team representing Israel and an oversight in the online broadcast that failed to show the Portuguese representatives, NAPA, on the carpet.
Despite these issues, the ceremony also featured moments of excitement, flair, and elegance, with participants showcasing their best appearances and attire.
Browse the gallery to see how all the participants made their entrance.
The usual turquoise carpet parade, marked again by protests against Israel’s participant, signals the beginning of Eurovision week, aiming to present the participants. However, the broadcast omitted the appearance of NAPA.
Márcia Guímaro Rodrigues | 22:21 – 11/05/2025
It is noteworthy that the Portuguese group NAPA will perform in the first semifinal, taking the stage in the seventh position, between the highly favored Sweden and Norway.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is being held in Basel, Switzerland, following Nemo’s victory with ‘The Code’ in last year’s edition.
