Swiss city of Basel is chosen to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest
The Swiss city of Basel will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest from May 13 to 17
By AP News
Published - Aug 30, 2024, 07:45 AM ET
Last Updated - Aug 30, 2024, 07:45 AM EDT
GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss city of Basel will host next year's Eurovision Song Contest from May 13 to 17, organizers announced Friday.
The mostly German-speaking city on the Rhine River bordering both France and Germany was selected over Geneva in a faceoff that generated buzz and anticipation across Switzerland.
Basel's city council said in a statement that it was "delighted with the decision and sees hosting the world’s largest music competition as a great opportunity,”
“Basel will do everything in its power to be a good host," it said.
