Eurovision will take place in Liverpool next month but fans of the song contest who can’t make it to the city can get their own slice of the action in Manchester.

Some UK cities will host large scale official screenings of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2023, the BBC has said.

The UK is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in May on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine.

On Tuesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 11, the Semi-Finals will take place and be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The Grand Final will take place on Saturday, May 13 in Liverpool and will also be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Which cities will be screening Eurovision?

So far, the cities confirmed to be holding official screenings are: Birmingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Darlington, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield.

The BBC says more official screenings will be confirmed soon.

Each city that takes part will schedule its own programme of events and more details will be revealed in the coming weeks.

They will also be given access to some mobile aspects of the Liverpool culture programme, including BBC Storyville Live films.

Martin Green CBE, BBC Managing Director of Eurovision Song Contest says: “We’re thrilled to roll out Eurovision to more UK cities. So many people here are huge Eurovision fans and for those new to the Contest they will get to experience the joy of watching the Grand Final surrounded by thousands of others right there in their local city.”

Eurovision to be shown in cinemas across the UK

The previously announced partnership with CinemaLive will see the Grand Final broadcast on more than 500 cinema screens across the UK.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport is also supporting the live events and it’s providing more than £1 million in funding for screens in more than 30 cities for people to watch the coronation of the King and Queen Consort as well as the Eurovision Song Contest.

Eurovision Minister Stuart Andrew says: “Eurovision is a fantastic opportunity for us to come together through music and our big screens will create a party atmosphere where no one will sing alone.

“This competition is not just about Liverpool but making sure we celebrate what unites us and showcasing our steadfast support for Ukraine.

“We are bringing the Eurovision Song Contest to people's doorsteps so we can all take part in this historic moment and enjoy the magic of Eurovision as one."