Which country hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 after Ukraine’s 2022 victory?

The United Kingdom hosted the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest after Ukraine won the 2022 contest.

The 2023 event was held in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with the grand final taking place on 13 May. Ukraine remained the official winner of the previous contest, but the European Broadcasting Union decided that hosting in Ukraine was not practicable because of the ongoing war. The United Kingdom hosted on Ukraine’s behalf.

The event used strong Ukrainian cultural themes and visual references, while Liverpool provided the venues and operational infrastructure. The arrangement reflected Eurovision’s tradition of honoring the previous winner while also considering safety and production requirements.

Sweden won the 2023 contest with Loreen’s “Tattoo.” The United Kingdom’s role in 2023 is therefore distinct from winning the preceding contest: it was the host country, while Ukraine was the 2022 winner and Sweden became the 2023 winner.