Eurovision 2023 final: Running order, schedule and full song list for all 26 acts

The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has finally arrived after a busy week of semi-finals and events to build up to one of the biggest nights of the year. Liverpool has been pulling out all the stops as the world's biggest international song competition makes the city its home this year.

It was announced last year that the UK would host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of the Ukraine where the event would have traditionally been held after Kalush Orchestra stormed to victory in Turin back in May 2022. But the ongoing Russian invasion resulted in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) deciding it was not a 'viable option' for the country to host the contest.

A bidding contest between some of the UK's biggest cities ensued - including Manchester - before Liverpool was given the honour of representing the country - and Ukraine - on the big stage.

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And after months of planning, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2023 takes place TONIGHT, Saturday, May 13. The epic night will see all 26 acts taking to the stage to compete for the coveted Eurovision trophy.

Meanwhile, all the action, which can be seen on BBC One and on BBC iPlayer from 8pm on Saturday night, will be hosted by Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. They will be joined by Eurovision and TV legend Graham Norton to present the final. Graham and Mel Giedroyc will take it in turns in the commentary box throughout the night.

But you don't just have to watch the action unfold on TV as Scott Mills and Rylan Clark will be delivering their commentary live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

There will also be plenty of