With the participants of the Eurovision 2024 grand final confirmed after the two semi-finals, the EBU has now revealed the running order for Saturday’s show.
Hosts Sweden had previously been drawn to open the grand final during March’s Heads of Delegation meeting. Show producers have now determined that Ukraine will follow in second, whilst Austria has the honour of closing the show.
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Eurovision 2024 grand final running order
- Sweden
- Ukraine
- Germany
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Israel
- Lithuania
- Spain
- Estonia
- Ireland
- Latvia
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Norway
- Italy
- Serbia
- Finland
- Portugal
- Armenia
- Cyprus
- Switzerland
- Slovenia
- Croatia
- Georgia
- France
- Austria
How is the running order decided?
The Eurovision running order is decided through a two-step process. First, the finalists randomly choose from a pot whether they would perform in the first half, the second half, or receive a producer’s choice — the new option that gives the organisers free rein over where an act is placed in the grand final.
Producers then arrange the acts considering two main criteria (1) creating an interesting show (aka, mixing up genres and the visual flow and feel of the show) and (2) practicalities (like how long it will take to construct and deconstruct various stage props).
Who drew what?
| First Half | Second Half | Producer’s Choice |
| Greece | Austria | Latvia |
| Lithuania | Norway | Netherlands |
| Ireland | Slovenia | Israel |
| Luxembourg | Finland | Estonia |
| United Kingdom | Cyprus | Switzerland |
| Germany | France | Georgia |
| Armenia | ||
| Serbia | ||
| Portugal | ||
| Ukraine | ||
| Croatia | ||
| Spain | ||
| Italy |
Sweden was drawn to perform in 1st place
Does running order impact a country’s chances of victory?
It is generally considered favourable to perform from a later position in the running order. Several recent winners performed in the second half of the show, including Italy’s Måneskin (24th in 2021), Israel’s Netta (22nd in 2018) and Ukraine’s Jamala (21st in 2016).
But winning from an earlier position isn’t unheard of. Sweden’s Loreen (9th in 2023), Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra (12th), Portugal’s Salvador Sobral (11th) and the Netherlands’ Duncan Laurence (12th) all performed in the first half.
The only running order position to have never produced a winner is the second place draw, often considered “the death slot”. But remember — there’s a first time for everything!
What do you think of the Eurovision 2024 grand final running order? When does your favourite act perform. Let us know in the comments below.
I think the best way to protest is not to watch it, so my family and myself will not be doing so, which is a great shame. Does anyone know why Russia were banned and Israel have not been ?
because Russia and Palestina started wars, not Ukraine and Israel?
Did Palestina invade Israel ?
My top 4 are Lithuania, Israel, Ukraine, Norway. I’d be happy if any of them won. Don’t care about the other.
Worst decision ever to let Israel be apart this year…
Hope to see Israel with 0 points from jurie! Cause from televote they will have 300+ points…
Love eurovision but it is starting to be a bit to much for me… maybe this will be the last one that i will watch sadly…but i really think i am done!
I hope you all having a great eurovision week cause this is supposed to be one of the best weeks all year around…but this year it isn’t!
Please vote for Italy, Croatia, Switzerland or Netherlands (hopefully everything is okay).
Otherwise, Eurovision 2024 will be remembered as the most Political Edition; never saw such a contest with full of debates and drama 🙁
Few hours ago, as Angelina Mango stated in the press room, we should talk about music. Yes, without EBU’s strange decisions; we can talk about music.
You are part of the problem…
tomorrow vote for your favorite songs and not for politics. if the song sucks no need to have votes. it’s eurovision not politics
This has to be end for Björkman! Can’t do this for favourite!
My little heart is happy – ALCAZAR!!!
So let’s translate and understand what’s going on with that running order. Ukraine 2nd doesn’t make any sense they probably don’t want another Ukraine win. Netherlands at 5 might mean that they kinda flopped in the semi?Not dead last but 5-8.. Ireland and Greece got a pretty good place in semi and might have broke the votes that’s why they both got the best 1st half spots. Norway borderline qualifier, 14 bad bad spot. Slovenia between Switzerland and Croatia is so so bad. They basically killed Slovenia. Georgia after Croatia? Um France and Croatia for the win. France will win… Read more »
I dont think that France would Windows jury vote with that boring song. ?t was not even favourite among the public.
if Austria’s Cesar Sampson won the juries I don’t find many reasons for Slimane ending out of their top 5
Austria’s song was 1000 times better than Slimane’s song
I don’t know how to feel about everything is being discussed rn, the leaks, the absence in the rehearsals, the EBU itself…. between all this let’s talk about the songs.
Running order thoughts:
-Sad for Ukraine, killed like 2022’s Czechia
-Lithuania before Spain, Estonia AND Ireland….damn…
-Weak closer song imo
-21-26 (imo) alternates three top-5 and two bottom-5 potential songs
-“The world has no borders, we’re all humans” and then israeli entry, well…
I think tomorrow really anything can happen. Nothing’s for sure as we could think couple weeks ago. I can see Italy doing it massively great on televote, as well as Croatia, Switzerland and Netherlands. But I think those 3 countries would struggle on getting the jury votes (mostly Netherlands). But Italy will get most of the jury votes. I can guess France will also get a huge stake of the jury votes (and maybe not many from public). Georgia won’t win, but surely will get their highest position ever, both from jury and televote. The surprise this year (for good… Read more »
So Joost Klein did not perform in the rehearsal today. Nobody knows why and no statement has been made. It’s being widely reported in the Dutch media.
Fine with me. That song is annoying to me.
I agree. It’s not even a song. It’s a total mess. I would swap Belgium or Czechia for it.
Interesting. But all they need is to go to Jury show tonight. Maybe they don’t want to show Kaarija cameo just yet
Maybe he just won’t talk about it, some artists choose not to mix current world conflicts and Eurovision, we can hardly hold tht against an artist.
I am not voting for Croatia, they are not loud enough about whole situation with Israel/Palestine, while some other artists such as Joost and Bambie are, so my votes go to them
Yes, but Joost had a song released about his love for Russia in March 2022 (after the war had started) so….
Yup and that is in a collaboration with a p*tin sympathizing russian rapper
And also performed in Russia in June 2022 after Russia had invaded Ukraine so I’m not sure he is worthy of anyone’s support if the only criteria is political. If you like his song vote for him but he has no more right to the moral high ground than any other act.
vote songs, not thoughts, please stop with this
Israel began their show with Eden pulsating while in d e e p back bend representing a beating heart within the sounds of the weather elements!! *AMAZING!!!!*
Eden touching her heart at the end of the performance – what a closure!!!
The white and blue and d e e p yellow encopassing Eden and the dancers, *AMAZING!*
So many thought-out elements encoded in that performance with lights and shadows and colours synchronised with the music and voice inflections and movements, wow, Israel put on an incredibly beautiful performance <3 <3 <3
You just wrote the dictionary definition of “tacky”. Thank you.
Hi, It was even more beautiful than I expected.
Very artistic and meaningful.
Some moments were like a classical painting.
I love the dancers, in their simple basic clothes with shorts and loose shirts.
Holding each other in the storm.
And their facial expressions are everything.
Very stylish and pure.
Bravo Israele.
Seems like we are on the wrong blog Sparkling.
Even though this is a crazy blog,
always speak your heart, even when people are booing.
Looking forward to tomorrow.
Before i say this i love all 3 songs. My head says Croatia for the win. My heart would love Spain to win. And if there is a surprise i think it could be France on the vocals and the staging. Lets all enjoy the night.
Cant get the hype on France; it is just typical French ballad
Which is nice. It would be in your face winner for sure
He looks very pleased with himself.
And how else he is supposed to look while performing? Nervios, unsecured , twitchy and fussy?
His vocal is astonishing when he goes acapella, but I found the camera fondling moves a bit too intimate and creepy to be honest. Like he assumed I’d be happy with him invading my personal space and touching me… ew…
Can’t get the hype on Spain, it’s dated
I hope juries would vote high for quality songs like Italy, Switzerland and not vote for the political entries.
Because it seems that pitty voting such as in 2022 for Ukraine can be observable this year but for another country 🙁
Quality songs like Italy, Switzerland??? Ukraine has best song this year and now they try to prevent it winning! This is just outraging!
What botched job the EBU has done! Israel should have been banned (full stop). EBU decided differently arguing that this is a non-political contest. Result: The contest is MORE POLITICAL than ever (where the songs are completely secondary). EBU is supposed to steer the ship – and what happened? A total shipwreck! I’m sick of the whole thing: Israel’s participation (following a ICJ verdict in the Hague, for god’s sake!), rigged running order (calling it producer’s choice), recorded backing vocals … some flags allowed … others not … Is this the beginning of the end?
I agree! And putting a favorite like Ukraine second and two dumb “girly bops” at the end? Nuts!
The EBU has to take difficult decision. Other decisions means worst outcome. Some will like it, some will not. People also change their minds at times.
My top favourites:
1) Croatia
2) Italy (hope that juries will not underrate Italy by overrating France’s boring song)
3) Switzerland (Can also finish as 2nd)
Not sure about other positions.
Wow, who in the world made this horrible order? I will watch the opening and probably the first 5-10 songs, then I am off to bed. This is a horrible order.
5 songs in a row, all in their native languages. I don’t get it, those songs will cancel each other.
lol and they justified running order mainly by producers to let shine the songs, diversity,… So much hypocrisy. And since that the big contenders should never be placed so tight at the end. Such a joke for Switzerland, Croatia and France all in the last 5 songs.
My bold prediction is that France will win the jury vote and Croatia the televote (I will personally vote for both). Depends if it’ll be enough for either of them to win or (more likely imo) someone else will win.
I kind of predict ot too. I’ll die because those are mine nr 1 and nr 2 and I will vote for both aswell.
I would like to give 12 points to Petra and Malin. Funny, calm, professional and balanced in this otherwise tense and shaky year.
They are just wonderful hosts. I would love Petra to host again in the future.
The EBU did everything to avoid another Ukraine or a possible Israel win by putting them on early and by giving the other big favorites (Switzerland, Croatia, France) the perfect spot late in the running order. It’s a good running order and Austria is the perfect closing act.
But if you vote for non musical reasons, the order does not matter.
For me it’s obvious that they don’t want a political winner again. I’m afraid it may be too late though.
The draw for the Croat song is too good. It’s not a fair competition anymore
It is good, and he deserves it. I can’t even recall a year when a good position was given to a contender, and it wasnt Sweden, Ukraine, Italy and the rest of the usual suspects!
Oh please, every f*in’ year we’ve had the favourites perform in best possible spots and all of a sudden only now it’s become “not a fair competition??” Take a seat.
The EBU assumes, and rightly so, that the winner will come from the last 5 performing songs. Of course the favorites will be there.
I don’t usually care about the running order. A winning song should be able to win from any position. But putting Israel after Joost is criminal and dirty. A song of unity here is being followed by a country that is actively removing an ENTIRE population from the earth. This is so hard breaking.
I hope Joost doesn’t care about winning or placing high anymore, and gets disqualified by pulling out a stunt in support of Pstne.
Joost doesn’t give a fck about Palestine.
Lol are you delusional? Did you not see the qualifiers press conference? He made his stance pretty clear.
He literally said in an interview he is there to have fun, leave the politics for other people.
What are you talking here. Joost is representing whole country it means there are both Palestine and Israel supporters. Wake up and stop writing nonsense. It will just mobilise Israeli voters more
I don’t think anyone is too worried about Joost anymore. His odds have fallen like a heavy stone and the much promised surprise that would prove all the doubters wrong? Where was it? We were all told he was trolling us with his rehearsals and the real show would be surprising and we would have to eat our words.
Who is eating their words now?
Sacré bleu !! As for la France, it looked like Slimane’s facial expressions were kind of reminiscent of Koit’s from Estonia 2017. Really off-putting.
His serious and pained expression from other performances were much more appropriate for the song.
Israel made it to the final!!! What an exceptional performance and show!!! The joy when the result was announced was palpable!! Eden’s intelligence and dignity and strength at the press conference remarkable and worthy of admiration!!
Eden, dancers, songwriters, choreo, styling, delegation and *all* other Israelis involved in this meaningful event:
*Kol HaKavod!!!!!*
*Cringe*
Yes, she’s a true hero. All safe and secure while women and children are being slaughtered. She was on key, the staging was perfect and the song is so innovative, creative and original it gave me chills.
I do love a good fiction novel.
Hallelujah!
I always had a vision Sweden will be the one to destroy Eurovision. It’s sort of true to me as tonight is going to be my last Eurovision in case that nightingale will chirp a victory by mobilizing i$raeli actions’ supporters what did happen in SF2 with Italy at least. :/
You won’t be missed
I agree that Sweden seems to be poised to destroy Eurovision, but bc of the leverage they have in the reference group and all of the BS they’ve been introducing every time they host
This year EBU lost once again its credibility with that Producer’s Choice change :/
I already some press coverage in Italy and some countries that in case of another Political win; Italy and some other countries might also withdraw from the contest.
If Israel would get higher place than Switzerland and especially Italy, that will not be fair. This song is not good song.
This is exactly the problem for the integrity of the ESC. No professional musician would rank ‘Hurricane’ anywhere near ‘La Noia’ or ‘Teresa & Maria’. Supporting Israel in ESC 2024 is so obviously a political decision. I have a very, very bad feeling about what will happen if Israel get close to the top spot on Saturday. Dozens of countries could leave ESC in protest though they should have threatened to do that in November. Le mess.
Yes, I get that some people don’t like Stefania but had 2022 been a “normal” year, it would have easily still ended up top 10. Hurricane would probably have non-qualified had 2024 been a normal year. There’s a big difference there.
Greece probably got a great result in the semi final, while Norway might have flopped. 14th place is one of the most brutal places
Norway has the least youtube views, they can be lucky to be in the final.
It’s funny how some people are ready to boycott ESC because of a country participating or winning and not for real reasons that really matters like running order rigged by producers, pre-recorded vocals…
They won’t do it, they are just high at emotions right now. Next year they will stick to TV again. They could boycott this year, but they did not
A Croatian victory is the only thing that can save the contest of this year after this mess.
Any other country would work, don’t collect votes for that silly song
As Croatian I would also be happy with France win
Or France
If there’s one country that can win from the second slot, it’s Ukraine 😀
only if you will vote for them
Independent from the running order, I really find Ukraine’s song overrated and boring :/ This song doesnt deserve to be in top5.
However, Israel could be put on 2nd slot
they really want croatia to win, but I will still vote for nemo
They both got wonderful slots
This quote was said by Ovadia Josef, a rabbi leader of Israel whom Netanyahu called the moral compass of Israel and whose funeral was attended by 800,000 people:
Goyim were born only to serve us. Without that, they have no place in the world – only to serve the People of Israel,. Why are gentiles needed? They will work, they will plow, they will reap. We will sit like an effendi and eat. That is why gentiles were created.
When Europeans vote for Israel, this is what they are voting for.
You’ll get downvoted but thank you for posting this. There are dozens of similar quotes from other Israeli leaders; this wasn’t a one off (check out Daniella Weiss for starters). People need to understand that this “chosen people” nonsense is exactly what is behind the Israeli government’s actions. They believe that a Jewish life has more intrinsic value than any other life.
Jews are taught to hate White people since birth. They think we are Amalek and we must be destroyed.
Yes. European civilisations prove that the Jewish chosen people thing is a myth. There’s a lot of hostility towards any people who won’t let them take the lead. A lot of that thinking was there with the Bolsheviks (our Eastern European cousins will have stories about that) and it’s in the present day state of Israel. These people are not our friends.
Exactly. For example, Genrikh Grigoryevich Yagoda was jewish and he engineered the Holodomor, the famine that killed 12 million people in Ukraine.
Don’t forget those who ran the gulags: Lazar Kogan, Matvei Berman, Israel Pliner
If we go down that rabbit hole, they’re “taught” to hate all “gentiles” not only white people
They hate gentiles, especially Whites
Daniela Weiss should be in prison.
Didn’t she sing Mata Hari???
It’s Eurovision not Israelvision.
Half of Mexico will vote for that early next month, we have a Jewess running for president
I pity Mexicans, Claudia Sheinbaum is going to ruin Mexico in the same way Zelenski has ruined Ukraine.
If she gets elected, she’s been tanking on the polls since February (the president’s (her main supporter) popularity has been tanking since September and at an increased pace since January) and her party’s gonna lose some important states. Yes, she’s a pos (she’s guilty of Line 12, surge in criminality in Mexico City, etc) but that doesn’t have anything to do with her being Jewish, Zelenskyy is the whole opposite to her. I’m still terrified at the prospect of her getting elected, though, there’s a lot of zealots down here who’s gonna vote for her bc of the gibs or… Read more »
Does this mean that Ukraine won the televote and the EBU are worried about the hosting situation if they win again? Croatia, France and the UK are clearly expected to do very well. Portugal and Armenia back to back is going to work really well for both.
If Ukraine really won the vote in the semi-finals, then it is a crime to put them second. Anyway, we’ll find out on Sunday.
Remember people can vote from the start of the show this year though so that could massively boost Ukraine.
I don’t think so. Updated quotes after announcing of the running order also proves that performing in the beginning of show is bad
That being said, Ukraine winning would be far, far better for the EBU than Israel winning. That would stretch ESC to breaking point I fear.
UK is bad. I don’t expect them to get anything better than 20th place. Also, I don’t get all the hype about France. It’s nothing special.
It’s not about what you think now. It’s about what the EBU think. These prime positions mean they are expecting France and the UK to do very well.
Yes, it is about of what I think. UK did not compete yet and therefore not even EBU or organisers know the outcome. I am judging them purely on the performance which was one of the worst during first semi.
It really isn’t about what you think. The space for your thoughts was in the Semi 1 thread. Here we’re talking about the objective fact that the EBU, who know which way the juries are likely voting and have access to other data, have put the UK in the best position in the first half of the show. The UK live performance is one of the most “Liked” live videos of the whole season by the way. They’re going to do well whether you like it or not.
keep dreaming and let’s continue the discussion on Sunday. if you base your argument on liked videos, then there is no point arguing with you as you have no idea of what you are talking about.
There’s no “dreaming” about it. It doesn’t matter what I think or want either. The EBU have given France and the UK the two best slots in their halves of the show. They NEVER do that without reason. You can go and look at past shows and how those positions feed into the final results. This is all objective.
I can give you historical examples. Germany performed 13th in 2022 and came last. Same position for Spain in 2021 and came second to last
You’ll find outliers. Sweden performed in the penultimate slot in 2022 and still tanked. But the general pattern does hold up.
France’s song is the most boring song of Eurovision 2024; even my French friends don’t like this entry
This boy from Brittany loves it!
I think the winner of SF1 was Croatia or Ireland. Ukraine might complete the top 3.
This year is unpredictable. I still have no idea how will be the winner. On esc tracker you can check. All of the streaming sites got different tops
Those who are boycotting ESC because of Israel are only increasing Israel’s chances, don’ they realize that?! They should really be watching and vote for another entry. This shows why boycotting often isn’t the best option!
San Marino speaking about withdraw because of the 3 NQ … 🙁
What about they firstly choosing a decent entry?
Marco – San Marino – Grand Final 2025
Knowing San Marino, I think they’re capable of choosing Dani Flow or Yeri Mua before sending a decent song
Do we need to remind San Marino about of Senit and Valentina Monetta? maybe they need to take a little bit of responsibility for their choices.
I was so happy as I was sure Croatian would win, up until this morning when I saw the feedback on Israel. Unfortunately, the one that support Israel will vote for it, and that means it can take the win away from Croatia. The odds are not always right, but they always are right in showing the trend. It means that Israel pulled a Ukraine 2022 last night in the televote. I am not saying that they will reach 400+ points in the final. But, they will do so good, it will hurt Croatia which really need to win the… Read more »
There is no chance for Israel to win. There is no sympathy votes for them. You cannot compare Ukraine and Israel. Totally different situations.
You dont need the whole world on your side. Even if 20% believe and are on your side thats enough. It matters who pics up the phone ams votes, and Israel supporters are quite vocal.
Also, I am not saying they will win. I am saying they will gather enough televote points, forbidding Croatia to win, cuz we know juries wont rank them before acts like France, switzerland and so on. Thus a 2016, 2019 scenario is more likely than ever
Maybe some viewers liked the Israeli act. It’s a generic song, but there wasn’t much to choose from.
Wow, this running order is way different to what I had envisioned, bearing in mind that I didn’t see the qualifiers draw last night. I think Ukraine are going to be fine in the 2nd spot. Three big songs (Switzerland, Croatia, France) nearer the end is a veryyyy interesting choice, as is Norway being between us and Italy. Can’t wait to see how it all pans out.
If Israel won It would mean that there are more people Who support Israel and that those against It are fewer but noisier… What I do not understand is why those against Israel dont quit Eurovision this year in protest…Does not their commitment go that far? IS It, as usual, a just for show commitment??
Ukraine was yesterday in the top 4 among bookmakers and the organizers put them second… In the semi-finals they were also at the beginning.
Lets vote for jihad . They killed hundred thousands yeah . Arab – the Land Of freedom for gays and women
Personally I prefer to vote for fake demons than for real ones. I vote Ireland. #CrownTheWitch
Extremely strong statement!
Yeah and just to make sure people don’t misunderstand my thoughts: I’m not against Eden Golan neither I’m against israeli citizens. I wish them peace as much as I wish peace to P@lestinians. I’m against what israeli government and army are doing. And tbh I think most of people here think the same. People here don’t hate Israel, itherwise they wouldn’t have voted for the country as they did in the previous years. And I know it’s easy to say when you’re not directly involved in all of this but I’m pretty sure g?nocide is not the answer. I feel… Read more »
Correct Tino
Also would vote for ireland. I can not vote for Italy but would be glad if you can also vote for Italy
jury top 3 i predict
televote top 3 i predict
don’t think Israel will be bottom 5 or top 5 with juries, but just somewhere in the middle, and not doing that well with televoters due to other big televote hitters (Netherlands, Estonia, Lithuania, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy)
as for Germany, maybe decently avoiding bottom zone with juries, televote could be a disaster though but i don’t think Isaak will get double zero’d
Latvia in the jury top 3 is a bold statement, but one I love!
Why jury should vote for croatia? It does not make sense sorry. Would be bet your house that croatia will be higher in jury than Nemo? 😀
Nemo Will be voted only because the non binary nonsense.
Do you mean he cannot sing? The things you have to read here are incredible!
Juryies have already been discretited last year for placing Finland so high and they will again if Croatia is even in the top 10.
I recall the discredit came from all juries giving high points to Loreen for reasons unrelated to musical merit
I think Netherlands Will win and Estonia Will be 3rd.
Thats bold prediction but thanks. Hoping we don’t end up last. It’s already a win that we are in the final.
Which country are you writing from, Estonia was my 1st and Netherlands 2nd last night! Best of luck to both
Who is we? Estonia?? Estonia is the kind of act that half Europe loves. It might not do that well with juries (not totally forgotten though) and will do extremely well with televote… Similar to Moldova 2022.
If Israel wins, I think some countries might even withdraw from the contest and they are right for doing so.
VOTE FOR ITALY AND CROATIA or Switzerland, otherwise some viewers don’t always take the correct decision and vote politically.
Why those countries didnt withdraw this year? It does not make sense. After Ukraine won, pro-russian countries like Serbija did not withdraw eitiher. Your assumption is based only on your emotions and bubble
Some countries Will withdraw from the contest?? In your dreams maybe.
Same countries that ‘withdrew’ this year because of Israel participation???
participation is different thing; if this country’s song would be televote winner although it is not musically good song; it is once proven that this is Political contest
Vote for baby lasagna and save the Eurovision from becoming a war show
Vote for Netherlands then
Im giving all my votes to Baby Lasagna, and just hope for the best. I am scared after tomorrow night we will se collapse and in the next week massive withdrawals. We are witnessing death of Eurovision, and the irony is it’s not even bcs of european country but asian
I was going to vote for Switzerland, but I think the only way to beat Israel in the bot-produced televoting is we all vote for Croatia.
sooo, what do you guys expect to be the top5/top 10?
Jeez, if Israel wins, there is nothing credible about this show.
Lets vote for jihad . They killed hundred thousands yeah . Arab – the Land Of freedom for gays and women