Eurovision Village schedule and timetable on Friday and Saturday with Fleur East, Conchita Wurst, and the Vengaboys

Celebrations for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest are in full swing in Liverpool.

The contest kicked off on Tuesday night with the first semi-final to determine which acts would make it through to the grand finale. The second semi-final took place last night.

The final will be taking place on Saturday night at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena with 26 countries competing to win the trophy. But those unable to secure themselves tickets to the big event will still be able to celebrate the night thanks to the nearby Eurovision Village, located at Pier Head.

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The dedicated fan zone has been holding concerts, parties and screenings ever since it opened on May 5, with thousands soaking up the atmosphere. All of the events at Eurovision Village are free to attend, except for proceedings on Saturday.

If you’re popping down to Liverpool on Friday to check out the Eurovision Village or have tickets to the fan zone’s grand final event on Saturday, we’ve run down what is taking place.

There will be appearances from the Vengaboys, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Fleur East and Danny Beard. Eurovision royalty Conchita Wurst, who won the contest in 2014, and Jedward, who represented Ireland in 2011 and 2012, will also be performing.

The current timetable for Friday, May 12 is:

12pm - Village opens

1pm - LIMF Academy presents Jade Burns (DJ)

1.20pm - LIMF Academy presents Spiltmilk Society

2pm - LIMF Academy presents Lazy Girl

2.40pm - LIMF Academy presents Amique

3.20pm - LIMF Academy presents Amber Jay

4.20pm - LIMF Academy presents Superlate

5.15pm - Danny Beard & Band

6pm - TikTok Takeover - Conchita Wurst, Charlotte Perrelli, Ruslana, Katrina from Katrina and the Waves

8.20p