With the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest being right on our doorstep, Manchester is set to celebrate this year’s event in true style.
Coming just a week after the King’s Coronation, it’s hoped the party spirit will remain strong as 37 Eurovision countries bring their A game to Liverpool Arena for two semi-finals on May 9 and 11 and the grand finale on May 13.
Tickets for the events all sold out within minutes, but there’s plenty still going on in Liverpool and Manchester if you're not one of the lucky few able to experience the likes of Finland's Käärijä, Sweden's Loreen and our very own Mae Muller live and in person. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Plenty of clubs, bars and venues up and down the country will be celebrating Eurovision with themed nights and screenings, with Manchester truly stepping up the game this year.
As one party organiser says, it's important for Manchester to get on board the celebrations this year as it's 'right on our doorstep' - and that seems like a valid reason to us.
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