Eurovision 2024 song order: when will Israel sing? How many countries will perform?

We now know the order in which countries will be singing in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Malmö, Sweden following Loreen’s victory with “Tattoo” in Liverpool last year. The event will begin at 9pm local time, which is 3pm ET and 12pm PT.

Why has the Netherlands been disqualified from Eurovision 2024?

The Eurovision song order was revealed earlier on Saturday, with the 26 participants confirmed following the conclusion of the second semi-final on Thursday. However, only 25 will ultimately take part after the Netherlands, due to take to the stage fifth, were disqualified.

Legal proceedings have been initiated against Dutch representative Joost Klein, who has been barred from singing after a female member of the Eurovision production crew lodged a complaint against him in the aftermath of his semi-final performance two days ago.

Israel’s controversial entry

Many eyes will be on Eden Golan, singing for Israel. The Israeli entry has been hugely controversial from minute one due to the country’s role in the ongoing armed conflict with Palestinian militant groups, mainly in the Gaza Strip.

There have been protests against Israel’s involvement in the streets of Malmö, discontent among performers that the nation is being allowed to take part and speculation that the European Broadcasting Union, the Eurovision organisers, drowned out boos when Golan performed during the semi-final by playing fake cheers for the television broadcast.

On top of that, Israel had two song entries rejected before settling on “Hurricane,” which Golan will sing in Malmö. Because of the Netherlands’ disqualification, Israel, who had been due to perform sixth, will now be fifth.

2024 Eurovision Song Contest order of performers

Sweden, who won the contest in Liverpool last year, will be first up at Malmö Arena, with 15,000 people expected to be in attendance.

1. Sweden: Marcus & Martinus (Unforgettable)

2. Ukraine: Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil (Teresa & Maria)

3. Germany: ISAAK (Always On The Run)

4. Luxembourg: Tali (Fighter)

5. Israel: Eden Golan (Hurricane)

6. Lithuania: Silvester Belt (Luktelk)

7. Spain: Nebulossa (Zorra)

8. Estonia: 5miinust & Puuluup – (Nendest)

9. Ireland: Bambie Thud (Doomsday Blue)

10. Latvia: Dons (Hollow)

11. Greece: Marina Satti (Zari)

12. United Kingdom: Olly Alexander (Dizzy)

13. Norway: Gåte (Ulveham)

14. Italy: Angelina Mango (La Noia)

15. Serbia: Teya Dora (Ramonda)

16. Finland: Windows95man (No Rules!)

17. Portugal: Iolanda (Grito)

18. Armenia: Ladaniva (Jako)

19. Cyprus: Silia Kapsis (Liar)

20. Switzerland: Nemo (The Code)

21. Slovenia: Raiven (Veronika)

22. Croatia: Baby Lasagna (Rim Tim Tagi Dim)

23. Georgia: Nutsa (Firefighter)

24. France: Slimane (Mon Amour)

25. Austria: Kaleen (We Will Rave)

How is the Eurovision song order chosen?

To determine the order in which country’s will perform, the organisers held a random draw, as normal, although there was a new option this year. While some countries drew a number, others pulled out a blank, which meant producers could decide where to place them, with a view to helping create the best spectacle possible.