Eurovision 2023: Where to watch the final in London - six screenings and parties

Get out your scoring cards! The 2023 Eurovision song contest is this weekend and for the first time since 1998, it’s being hosted by the UK.

The much anticipated event will take place in Liverpool, on behalf of last year’s winner, Ukraine.

The semi-finals will take place at the city’s M&S Bank Arena on Tuesday and Thursday (May 9 and 11) before the big finale on Saturday May 13.

London’s own Mae Muller will be representing the UK and will perform this year’s entry I Wrote A Song.

For those of you who can’t make the journey to Merseyside we’ve rounded up a few of the best parties and screenings happening here in London.

London Eurovision Party at the Outernet

Denmark St, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0LA Saturday May 13 6.30pm Tickets: From £11.22

Good evening Europe! Catch all the action of this year’s Eurovision on a 45ft screen complete with a world class D&B sound system. The perfect way to sing along to your new favourite camp classic!

The evening will be hosted by a fabulous drag host. Expect flags and themed cocktails, with the night ending with a euro banger DJ set.

Clapham Grand’s Eurovision After Party

The Grand, Clapham Junction, 21-25 St John’s Hill, SW11 1TT Saturday May 13 11pm Tickets: From £12.24

South London’s “cathedral of camp” will be hosting London’s largest Eurovision afterparty.

Join hundreds of fellow Eurovision fans for this camp-tastic night out at the “gay World Cup”.

While the screening has officially sold out fans can dance the night away at the iconic after party filled with a euro-disco, confetti & all things camp, under South London’s biggest disco balls.

Soho legend DJ Lady Lloyd playing all the Euro bangers, pop classics and throwbacks.

Eurovision final screening at Battersea Park

Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ Saturday May 13 5pm to midnight Tickets: Free

There’s a free entry, open air screening of the Eurovision final in Battersea Park. It’s a family-friendly affair with face painting and food and drink stalls.

You need to book your free ticket in advance

Eurovision final at the Barbican

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS Saturday May 13 7.30pm Tickets: £15

For the first time the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final show will be broadcast live into the Barbican Cinema, with the bar serving a selection of European beers and a special Eurovision cocktail.

A special preview of BBC Three’s I Kissed a Boy, presented by Dannii Minogue, will be shown before the Grand Final.

Boxpark’s Eurovision Party

Boxpark Croydon, 99 George St, Croydon CR0 1LD Saturday May 13 6pm to 1am Tickets: Free registration

Croydon’s Boxpark is celebrating the Eurovision with a special party hosted by Club de Fromage, UK’s premier pop party.

The event itself will be shown on a massive screen, and it’ll be accompanied by organised singalongs, confetti drops, dance offs, and a glitzy stage show.

Some free tickets are available if you register by May 13, or guarantee your spot by paying for a table with drinks and food included.

Eurovision at All Star Lanes

All Stars Lanes, 95 Brick Lane, E1 6QL Saturday May 13 From 7pm Tickets: From £20

All Star Lanes Brick Lane are going gaga for the Eurovision! The stalwarts of bowling in the capital are hosting a live screening and the options of booking into their private karaoke rooms and bowling lanes throughout the night.

The evening will be hosted by Neil Points who will be guiding guests, with a live screening starting at 7pm.

Tickets start from £20 per person and includes a welcome cocktail on the night.