The countdown is officially on. We're now just two weeks away from the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 final and Manchester is going all out to celebrate the occasion.
Taking place a week after the King's Coronation, we're certain the party will carry on all the way through, as 37 Eurovision countries bring their A game to Liverpool M&S Arena for two semi-finals on May 9 and 11 and the grand finale on May 13.
And while tickets have all sold out out - there's still plenty of ways to get involved whether you're in Liverpool or Manchester.
Liverpool's festivities, including the Eurofestival - a collaborative effort between Ukraine and Liverpool to represent both nations' music, art and culture - is already in full swing - but here in Manchester, clubs, bars and venues are also preparing to celebrate with a packed calendar of live screenings, themed nights and Euro-pop parties. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Piccadilly Gardens Huge screens in Piccadilly Gardens will air the semi-finals and grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.