When is Eurovision 2022 and how to watch in the UK?
Posted by  badge Boss on May 07, 2022 - 06:00AM
After last year’s win by the Italian rock band, Maneskin, this year’s competition will happen in Turin, Italy. (Picture: Eurovision)

– the glittery and glamorous all-singing, all-dancing competition – is fast approaching.

Britain has yet another chance to go for gold after the UK unluckily placed last two years in a row – with last year’s entry, .

The nation’s hopes and dreams are now pinned on star Sam Ryder, who will .

Meanwhile, Israel has announced that their entrant, Michael Ben David, will not travel to Turin for the final, due to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs strike.

It is unclear whether completely, or if they will take part remotely.

Here is everything you need to know about watching this year’s competition.

When and where will Eurovision 2022 happen?

Eurovision 2022 is coming to Turin (Picture: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

As always, will consist of three stages: the first semi-final, the second semi-final, and the final.

While Tuesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 12 will see the two semi-finals take place, Saturday, May 14 is when a winner will be crowned.

The three live shows will be hosted by Italian TV presenter Alessandro Cattelan, singer Laura Pausini, and British-Lebanese singer Mika.

, in Italy’s PalaOlimpico arena, following the country’s victory at the 2021 contest.

The Italian rock band, , with their song ‘Zitti e buoni’.

How can I get tickets to see Eurovision 2022?

went on sale on April 7 via, alas tickets for the Grand Final quickly sold out.

However, some semi-final tickets are still available, including the family shows.

This is the full run-through of the main event, that takes place earlier in the day and is more suitable for children to attend than the evening show.

Fans who intend to go are encouraged to keep a close eye on existing and potential travel restrictions between their home country and Turin, Italy.

If you’re unable to get your hands on tickets, the only resale partner is .

How can I watch Eurovision 2022 in the UK?

The semi-finals that are taking place on Tuesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 12, will be broadcast on BBC Three and be available on BBC iPlayer.

The Grand Final on Saturday, May 14, will start at 8pm and be available to view on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Fans will also be able to catch the competition on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

Eurovision airs on May 14 at 8pm on BBC One.

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