The timetable for the Eurovision 2021 rehearsals has been published. The first batch of first rehearsals will commence on 8 May — two weeks from today. As normal, press will be able to view both first and second rehearsals. Press on the ground will also be able to watch the second rehearsals from inside a designated part of the arena.
All times listed are Central European Summer Time.
Eurovision 2021 Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday 8 May
First rehearsal of first semi-final (first half)
| Country | 1st rehearsal (30 min) | Press meet & greet (20 min) |
| Lithuania | 10:00 – 10:30 | 11:55 – 12:15 |
| Slovenia | 10:40 – 11:10 | 12:35 – 12:55 |
| Russia | 11:20 – 11:50 | 13:15 – 13:35 |
| Sweden | 12:00 – 12:30 | 13:55 – 14:15 |
| Break | ||
| Australia | 13:40 – 14:10 | 15:35 – 15:55 |
| North Macedonia | 14:20 – 14:50 | 16:15 – 16:35 |
| Ireland | 15:00 – 15:30 | 16:55 – 17:15 |
Sunday 9 May
First rehearsal of first semi-final (second half)
| Country | 1st rehearsal (30 min) | Press meet & greet (20 min) |
| Cyprus | 10:00 – 10:30 | 11:55 – 12:15 |
| Norway | 10:40 – 11:10 | 12:35 – 12:55 |
| Croatia | 11:20 – 11:50 | 13:15 – 13:35 |
| Belgium | 12:00 – 12:30 | 13:55 – 14:15 |
| Break | ||
| Israel | 13:40 – 14:10 | 15:35 – 15:55 |
| Romania | 14:20 – 14:50 | 16:15 – 16:35 |
| Azerbaijan | 15:00 – 15:30 | 16:55 – 17:15 |
| Break | ||
| Ukraine | 16:00 – 16:30 | 17:55 – 18:15 |
| Malta | 16:40 – 17:10 | 18:35 – 18:55 |
Monday 10 May
First rehearsal of second semi-final (first half)
| Country | 1st rehearsal (30 min) | Press meet & greet (20 min) |
| San Marino | 10:00 – 10:30 | 11:55 – 12:15 |
| Estonia | 10:40 – 11:10 | 12:35 – 12:55 |
| Czech Republic | 11:20 – 11:50 | 13:15 – 13:35 |
| Greece | 12:00 – 12:30 | 13:55 – 14:15 |
| Break | ||
| Austria | 13:40 – 14:10 | 15:35 – 15:55 |
| Poland | 14:20 – 14:50 | 16:15 – 16:35 |
| Moldova | 15:00 – 15:30 | 16:55 – 17:15 |
| Break | ||
| Iceland | 16:00 – 16:30 | 17:55 – 18:15 |
| Serbia | 16:40 – 17:10 | 18:35 – 1855 |
Tuesday 11 May
First rehearsal of second semi-final (second half)
| Country | 1st rehearsal (30 min) | Press meet & greet (20 min) |
| Georgia | 10:00 – 10:30 | 11:55 – 12:15 |
| Albania | 10:40 – 11:10 | 12:35 – 12:55 |
| Portugal | 11:20 – 11:50 | 13:15 – 13:35 |
| Bulgaria | 12:00 – 12:30 | 13:55 – 14:15 |
| Break | ||
| Finland | 13:40 – 14:10 | 15:35 – 15:55 |
| Latvia | 14:20 – 14:50 | 16:15 – 16:35 |
| Switzerland | 15:00 – 15:30 | 16:55 – 17:15 |
| Denmark | 15:40 – 16:10 | 17:35 – 17:55 |
Wednesday 12 May
Second rehearsal of first semi-final
| Country | 2nd rehearsal (20 min) | Press conference (20 min) |
| Lithuania | 10:00 – 10:20 | 11:15 – 11:35 |
| Slovenia | 10:25 – 10:45 | 11:40 – 12:00 |
| Russia | 10:50 – 11:10 | 12:05 – 12:25 |
| Sweden | 11:15 – 11:35 | 12:30 – 12:50 |
| Australia | 11:40 – 12:00 | 12:55 – 13:15 |
| Break | ||
| North Macedonia | 13:05 – 13:25 | 14:20 – 14:40 |
| Ireland | 13:30 – 13:50 | 14:45 – 15:05 |
| Cyprus | 13:55 – 14:15 | 15:10 – 15:30 |
| Norway | 14:20 – 14:40 | 15:35 – 15:55 |
| Croatia | 14:45 – 15:05 | 16:00 – 16:20 |
| Break | ||
| Belgium | 15:35 – 15:55 | 16:50 – 17:10 |
| Israel | 16:00 – 16:20 | 17:15 – 17:35 |
| Romania | 16:25 – 16:45 | 17:40 – 18:00 |
| Azerbaijan | 16:50 – 17:10 | 18:05 – 18:25 |
| Ukraine | 17:15 – 17:35 | 18:30 – 18:50 |
Thursday 13 May
Second rehearsal of first semi-final into second semi-finals
First rehearsal for hosts and big five
| Country | 2nd rehearsal (20 min) | Press conference (20 min) |
| Malta | 10:00 – 10:20 | 11:45 – 12:05 |
| San Marino | 10:25 – 10:45 | 12:10 – 12:30 |
| Estonia | 10:50 – 11:10 | 12:35 – 12:55 |
| Czech Republic | 11:15 – 11:35 | 13:00 – 13:20 |
| Greece | 11:40 – 12:00 | 13:25 – 13:45 |
| Break | ||
| Austria | 13:05 – 13:25 | 14:50 – 15:10 |
| Poland | 13:30 – 13:50 | 15:15 – 15:35 |
| Moldova | 13:55 – 14:15 | 15:40 – 16:00 |
| Iceland | 14:20 – 14:40 | 16:05 – 16:25 |
| Serbia | 14:45 – 15:05 | 16:30 – 16:50 |
| Break | 1st rehearsal (30 mins) |
Press meet & greet (30 min) |
| Italy | 15:35 – 16:05 | 17:00 – 17:20 |
| Germany | 16:15 – 16:45 | 17:40 – 18:00 |
| Netherlands | 16:55 – 17:25 | 18:20 – 18:40 |
| France | 17:35 – 18:05 | 19:00 – 19:20 |
| United Kingdom | 18:15 – 18:45 | 19:40 – 20:00 |
| Spain | 18:55 – 19:25 | 20:20 – 20:40 |
Friday 14 May
Second rehearsal of second semi-final
| Country | 2nd rehearsal (20 min) | Press conference (20 min) |
| Georgia | 10:00 – 10:20 | 11:15 – 11:35 |
| Albania | 10:25 – 10:45 | 11:40 – 12:00 |
| Portugal | 10:50 – 11:10 | 12:05 – 12:25 |
| Bulgaria | 11:15 – 11:35 | 12:30 – 12:50 |
| Finland | 11:40 – 12:00 | 12:55 – 13:15 |
| Break | ||
| Latvia | 13:05 – 13:25 | 14:20 – 14:40 |
| Switzerland | 13:30 – 13:50 | 14:45 – 15:05 |
| Denmark | 13:55 – 14:15 | 15:10 – 15:30 |
Saturday 15 May
Second rehearsal for hosts and big five
| Country | 2nd rehearsal (20 min) | Press conference (20 min) |
| Italy | 10:30 – 10:50 | 12:15 – 12:35 |
| Germany | 10:55 – 11:15 | 12:40 – 13:00 |
| Netherlands | 11:20 – 11:40 | 13:05 – 13:25 |
| France | 11:45 – 12:05 | 13:30 – 13:50 |
| United Kingdom | 12:10 – 12:30 | 13:55 – 14:15 |
| Spain | 12:35 – 12:55 | 14:20 – 14:40 |
Sunday 16 May
Venue closed
Monday 17 May
First semi-final – dress rehearsal 1 — 15:00 – 17:10
First semi-final – dress rehearsal 2 — 21:00 – 23:10
Tuesday 18 May
First semi-final dress rehearsal 3 — 15:00 – 17:10
First semi-final – live broadcast — 21:00 – 23:10
Press conference + Grand final draw — 23:40 – 00:25
Wednesday 19 May
Second semi-final – dress rehearsal 1 — 15:00 – 17:10
Second semi-final – dress rehearsal 2 — 21:00 – 23:10
Thursday 20 May
Second semi-final dress rehearsal 3 — 15:00 – 17:10
Second semi-final – live broadcast — 21:00 – 23:10
Press conference + Grand final draw — 23:40 – 00:25
Friday 21 May
Grand final flag parade — 9:30 – 11:00
Grand final dress rehearsal 1 — 13:00 – 16:40
Grand final dress rehearsal 2 — 21:00 – 00:40
Saturday 22 May 2021
Grand final – dress rehearsal 3 — 13:30 – 17:10
Grand final – live broadcast — 21:00 – 00:40
Winner’s press conference — 01:00 – 01:45
So looking forward to seeing the big 5 rehearsals on Thursday!!! I’m loving Italy.
After watching the Brit awards last night, can we have coldplay & dua lipa’s staging team for the UK entrant. Pretty please! The colours, the lights. so epic. c’mon james
EUROVISION IS SO CLOSE OMAGA
WHAT
Can’t wait!!!
Does someone know what happens to Australia’s slot? As the demo tape is recorded already I guess it will be a technical break?
Either a short break for the staff, or possibly a buffer to compensate for a delay if previous rehearsals get longer.
They have to make sure the transition from a live performance to Australia’s is smooth so it would probably be about technical things like audio etc
Will you guys from Wiwibloggs be able to be present in the arena as press for the rehearsals and do your regular YouTube livestreams? Will it be allowed, given the pandemic?
More likely, it might be just their dutch correspondent reporting from the scene.
What makes you think that? 500 press are allowed in the centre, and other sites have already confirmed several of their members are going to Rotterdam.
It feels like Xmas to me.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🙂
What coverage will Wiwibloggs be able to do for the rehearsals? I like so many of the songs this year I can’t wait to start hearing descriptions of the way they are going to be staged.
no news on tickets??
3,500 for Dutch only, but if there are more than 900 intensive care cases at the time then no audience
+ positive news : today there was a drop of 21 intensive care cases in the Netherlands. The biggest drop in a few months time! 🙂
Malta in 2019 needed a lot too. I think it was because Michaela was not the best dancer.
I think they had more rehearsals or time for Michela to control her stress, as she wasn’t dancing on stage
Wait… WHAT!?
Welp, at last Greeks needed more time, because in the competition the only thing we saw was a blue hand
So currently they are having a break… Bon Appetit!
If i remember correctly, Denmark didnt like the artificial snow used by RTP because it wasnt thick enough and didnt give a blizzard like effect so they sent for some from Denmark.
Duncan also needed a lot of extra rehearsal in 2019 cause they didn’t know what to do with the light ball lol.
OMG it’s closer and closer
Malta has joined the chat
I hope they will do this mini-series/compilation in 2017 where they clipped all those funny REAL moments throughout the rehearsals, it put a smile on my face back then!
So excited!!!! I can’t wait!!!!
OMG im so excited dkghdskjfhdjfhskdjfhsj
question: how will australia’s performance be shown? will it be on the led screen or a hologram?
Led screen I think. To be able to make an hologram they would have had to record the live on tape performance on a green screen. I don’t think green screen was allowed for the live on tapes.
Australia gets rehearsals ? I’m confused
It’s just a formality. Most likely there will be a technical break during Australia’s ‘rehearsal’.
I don’t understand, how is Australia in schedule after knowing that they are not coming to Rotterdam?
I know that they haven’t withdrawn, but still for now it’s unimaginable.
I’m guessing it’s not Australia that needs to rehearse but the technical people. To make sure the live on tape is working, the transitions etc.
It is time when Australia would rehearse if they went to Rotterdam
What is there to rehearse? They will simply play the taped performance that was filmed weeks ago. You don’t need three rehearsals to learn how to do that.
Of course they will play it as part of dress rehearsals, as those are essentially full shows, but there’s no need for an individual rehearsal. It will merely serve as a break for staff (or a buffer if there is a delay).
Do you really think it’s simple as pressing a play button?