Tickets for all Eurovision shows, including the previews, sold out completely! Tickets went on sale at 2PM this afternoon. Many report waiting in long queues on the Ticketmaster website:
All #Eurovision2023 shows including previews are now SOLD OUT.
Demand was super high but don’t forget we have 3 amazing TV shows planned for this year’s Contest & lots of Eurovision activities and parties around Liverpool during the event!
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) March 7, 2023
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Eurovision fans went rushing to get hold of the coveted tickets for this year’s song contest. The lucky few can enjoy the contest through two preview shows. A preview show is a full run-through of the broadcast, doubling up as a production rehearsal.
It is inevitable that many fans will leave Ticketmaster empty-handed as they have to compete with those in the UK grappling for tickets – and those travelling abroad for Eurovision this year.
Tickets for the live Grand Final are now SOLD OUT.
Tickets for other shows are still available but demand is high!
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) March 7, 2023
Those coveted tickets for Eurovision
Three thousand tickets are reserved for Ukrainians living in the UK on three visa programmes: Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Families Scheme and Ukraine Extension Scheme. The government subsidised the cost, but a £20 charge will apply.
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Naturally, there is a high demand to be inside the arena in Liverpool in May. Ticket prices ranged from £90 (R1985,85) to £290 (R6398.84) for the semi finals on May 9 and 11. And tickets for the Eurovision finals range from £160 (R3530.39) to £380 (R8384.68).
Despite the high demand, roughly 6000 people will be at each show, fewer than expected numbers for one of the biggest entertainment shows in the world. Organisers said last year it needed space for R10,000 spectators – which Liverpool’s arena usually does have. This year’s stage set-up and production elements reduced the numbers. Last year’s event saw over 7000 people crammed at each show.
If it makes anyone feel better… I couldn’t get #Eurovision Grand Final tickets…
…and I’m presenting the Opening Ceremony! #Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/2m53xPzyWk
— Sam Quek (@SamanthaQuek) March 7, 2023
There will be lots of activity in Liverpool outside the arena area. A two-week cultural festival will begin on May 1, including a submarine street parade and an outdoor Eurovision opera concert.
There is a very important deadline next week, in which all 37 competing broadcasters need to confirm the song and artists competing at Eurovision.
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