Where to watch the Eurovision final across Greater Manchester

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.

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Piccadilly Gardens

Huge screens in Piccadilly Gardens will air the semi-finals and grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Three events live on May 9, 11 and 13 will be screened, with a number of food and drink stalls operating throughout each night as well.

Around 1,000 people are expected to gather at Piccadilly Gardens to enjoy screenings of the two semi-finals, while 5,000 people are estimated to be attending its Grand Final screening. Access to each event is free and with no tickets required, but they will operate on a first come, first served basis.

The Eurovision semi-finals take place at 8pm on May 9 and 11, with the Grand Final taking place at 8pm on May 13.

Pop Curious

Cub night Pop Curious will be hosting their annual Eurovision event at Area in