Eurovision Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest: a benevolent reminder that music is a universal language, that not all Europeans have the same taste in music, and that there is always at least one guy singing about love while wearing a chicken suit.

Set to take place annually in May, the Eurovision Song Contest is Europe’s go-to singing competition featuring some of the corniest, cringiest and most eyebrow-raisingly absurd musical performances to ever grace a televised broadcast. Whoever wins, the real winners are all those who get to watch from home, secretly judging the contestants and their questionable musical talents.

Proudly boasting a cult following, Eurovision is a true celebration of Europe’s diverse cultures and musical tastes. It’s like an extensive playlist spanning from Euro-pop, to heavy metal, to a curious fusion of Eastern European folk and techno.

Originally started as a means of celebrating cooperation between European countries after World War II, Eurovision has since blossomed into a full-blown, over-the-top musical extravaganza that can only be appreciated with a glass of your favorite adult beverage.

Although hosting the competition can often lead to national bankruptcy, countries eagerly compete for their chance to shine on the Eurovision stage. You can expect nothing less than an array of sparklers, smoke machines, and costumed diversions that will have you simultaneously cringing and clapping.

True to the competition’s “anything goes” ethos, anything really does go at Eurovision. The stage is set for a show of peculiarly dressed backup dancers, overly enthusiastic performers, and audience participation that may have you convinced you’re at a children’s birthday party.

So tune in, sing along, and relish the charms of the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s the perfect excuse to dust off your feather boas and stay up way too late with your friends, enjoying the music and wondering why you keep coming back every year.