Eurovision 2024: Host city confirmed as Malmö, Sweden

The host city of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has been revealed, with the show confirmed to be taking place in Malmö, Sweden.

Following Loreen's win at the Liverpool 2023 Grand Final with Tattoo, the 68th annual contest will be held in the singer's home country next year; marking the third time Malmö has played host to the show.

Swedish capital Stockholm and neighbouring Copenhagen have also hosted Eurovision three times to date, with only London, Luxembourg City and Dublin having hosted more contests.  

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Martin Österdahl, Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest said: "The EBU is thrilled that Malmö has been selected as the Host City for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024."

"Malmö holds a special place in the history of the Contest, having successfully hosted it firstly in 1992 and then in 2013 - following Loreen's last win. We're excited to be returning to this vibrant and dynamic city which has demonstrated it has the venues and infrastructure that are perfect for staging the world's largest live music event.

"Malmö's commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation aligns perfectly with the spirit of the competition.  Furthermore, its compact size and well-developed transport infrastructure means everyone involved in the Contest, including delegations, media, and fans will be able to navigate the city easily. Its commitment to sustainability and green initiatives also aligns perfectly with our own values, making it an ideal Host City for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest."

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Ebba Adielsson, SVT’s Executive Producer of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest added: "We received strong, compelling, and creative proposals from several cities for which we are extremely grateful. The involvement of all the bidding municipalities has been outstanding. 

"When we finally had all the options, we did an overall assessment to consider all factors involved in organizing this huge event.  Malmö was eventually chosen as it met all the criteria and provides a location with great venues and is a city where all those attending the Eurovision Song Contest can move around easily. Malmö is also firmly committed to providing both those visiting and living in the city a chance to participate in the festivities."