Eurovision 2023 fan zone in Birmingham Centenary Square party: big screen, line up times & more

Birmingham is hosting an official Eurovision 2023 fan zone in Centenary Square on Saturday (May 13) with a free big screen and live entertainment
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The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is being live streamed from Liverpool onto a big screen in Birmingham’s Centenary Square on Saturday (May 13).

The city has been selected to host an official fan zone for the international event and there’s a host of free live performances as well.

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Just a week after Centenary Square became the centre of Birmingham’s celebrations for the Coronation, organisers are preparing for another huge party.

This party will be presented by  Birmingham-based drag extraordinaire Fatt Butcher, alongside Ginny Lemon, from Season 2 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, who featured in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremonyflying in a giant lemon shaped hot air balloon

The Birmingham Eurovision Fan Zone will be live from 3.30pm ahead of the Liverpool finals being broadcast at 8pm on Saturday, May 13.

The Grand Final will be live streamed from BBC One on a big screen from 8pm, with special effects and surprises along the way - including a chance to vote for your favourite act and see how Brum voted alongside the rest of Europe.

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Birmingham had pitched to host the Grand Final after the UK was nominated as the host country as last year’s Ukranian winners - Kalush Orchestra - were unable to host in their home city due to the Russian invasion. But we lost out to Liverpool after being shortlisted.

Drag Queen Ginny Lemon makes an appearance at the Commonwealth Games 2022 at the Alexander Stadium in BirminghamDrag Queen Ginny Lemon makes an appearance at the Commonwealth Games 2022 at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham
Drag Queen Ginny Lemon makes an appearance at the Commonwealth Games 2022 at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham

Here’s the full line up and times:

  • 3.30pm Centrala Presents: Ukrainian folk music by Iryna Muha + Melisa Kogut
  • 3.50pm Centrala Presents: Romanian folk dances ensemble Tezaur
  • 4pm Centrala Presents: Ukrainian music workshop - Musical Kitchen
  • 4.30pm: Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave
  • 5.45pm: Massaoke Act 1
  • 6.30pm Drum n Bounce Eurovision Special
  • 7.05pm Massaoke Act 2
  • 8pm Grand Finale Broadcast begins!

What else is happening during the Eurovision party in Centenary Square

Food and drinks

Birmingham street food traders will offer their finest food and drink offering but you can also bring picnics (subject to terms and conditions of entry).

Ginny Lemon walks the runway during the official opening ceremony of RuPaul’s DragCon UK at ExCel on January 06, 2023 in LondonGinny Lemon walks the runway during the official opening ceremony of RuPaul’s DragCon UK at ExCel on January 06, 2023 in London
Ginny Lemon walks the runway during the official opening ceremony of RuPaul’s DragCon UK at ExCel on January 06, 2023 in London

What Ginny Lemon said about hosting Birmingham’s Eurovision party

Ginny Lemon, star of BBC’s Ru Paul’s Drag Race and host of the event said: “I am delighted and so so excited to be hosting this event as a massive Eurovision fan, Ukrainian music enthusiast and queen of the West Midlands.

“I feel like I have a won the lottery and feel very honoured to celebrate Eurovision 2023 in Birmingham to show our support to Ukraine and Liverpool! Please come along and let’s have the best Eurovision party ever, all together!”

Kalush Orchestra of Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest last year. The 2023 final will be held in Liverpool on May 13. Photo: Getty ImagesKalush Orchestra of Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest last year. The 2023 final will be held in Liverpool on May 13. Photo: Getty Images
Kalush Orchestra of Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest last year. The 2023 final will be held in Liverpool on May 13. Photo: Getty Images

What Birmingham City Council said about Birmingham’s Eurovision party

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Cllr Jayne Francis, Cabinet Member for Digital, Heritage, Culture and Tourism, at Birmingham City Council, said: “We are so excited to be hosting one of the UK’s official Eurovision Fan Zones, with some fantastic local and Ukrainian talent and lots of fun for all ages in the build up to the Grand Final in Centenary Square on 13 May.

“Following our bid to host this year’s Eurovision in Birmingham, we see this as a real opportunity to celebrate Ukrainian culture and community – so we are throwing this party on Ukraine’s behalf.”

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