Events 2014

All of the events that are taking place in the arena, press centre, euroclub, euro village,
the euro cafe, fan mile and in the city itself can be found here.
(Please note, all are subject to change without notice!)

The Live Shows (and ticket prices in €)

Monday, May 5, 21-23 CET	Jury final	52	29	17	13
Tuesday, May 6, 15-17 CET	Family rehearsal	52	29	17	13
Tuesday, May 6, 21-23 CET	First Semi-Final	92	71	47	17
Wednesday, May 7, 21-23 CET	Jury final	52	29	17	13
Thursday, May 8, 15-17 CET	Family rehearsal	52	29	17	13
Thursday, May 8, 21-23 CET	Second Semi-Final	92	71	47	17
Friday, May 9, 21-00.30 CET	Jury final	92	71	47	17
Saturday, May 10, 13-16.30 CET	Family rehearsal	60	35	23	15
Saturday, May 10, 21-00.30 CET	Grand Final	241	201	121	42

If your country is not broadcasting them, you can watch the two semi-finals and the final live on the internet at Eurovision TV.

The Rehearsals & Press Conferences

Download the rehearsal schedule here. You can see the full calendar on the official site here.

The Opening Ceremony

This year’s  Opening Ceremony red carpet event will take place at Copenhagen’s City Hall on Sunday the 4th of May. A press reception will follow directly afterwards in the Town Hall. Then it’s on to the Opening Party which will take place at EuroClub starting at approximately 23:00.

Press Centre

As usual the accredited media will be able to vote for their favourite act this year in the press centre.

EuroClub

EuroClub is located at VEGA, at Enghavevej 40, 1674 Copenhagen V.  (www.euroclub.vega.dk)

There are a limited number of wristbands will be available for presale from April 28 to OGAE members. This means that you, if you are fast, can buy wristbands in advance, instead of having to go to the Tourist Office every day.  You can now exchange 1 drink coupon for 2 soft drinks or 2 bottles of water. EuroClub wristbands give one day access to EuroClub and are only available for OGAE members with a valid membership card.

The number of available wristbands differ from day to day and it’s first come, first serve. A wristband package consists of a wristband and two drink coupons for EuroClub and costs 100 DKK (the price of the two drinks – the wristband itself is free). Follow EuroClub’s Facebook page for real time information about availibility: www.facebook.com/euroclub2014.

Daily wristbands can be obtained from
Tourist Information
Vesterbrogade 4A
1577 Copenhagen
Time: 14.00-18.00 (or until sold out)

If any are left, wristbands can also be obtained from the service team outside EuroClub, when EuroClub opens at night. Visit EuroClub’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/euroclub2014. to see if there are any left, before you head to EuroClub without a wristband.

Schedule

Monday April 28
GRAND OPENING PARTY
22.00 – 03.00
Oikotimes’ Birthday Party
Quizzes and sing-along
Azerbaijan (Dilara Kazimova)
Belarus (Teo)
Hungary (András Kállay-Saunders)
Russia (Tolmachevy Sisters)
Ukraine (Mariya Yaremchuk)
Alex Panayi (Cyprus 1995)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
Colé van Dais (South Africa)
DJ Ohrmeister (Germany)

Tuesday April 29
TWINKLY TUESDAY
22.00 – 03.00
Highlights from rehearsals (Large screen – awesome sound)
Quizzes and sing-along
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
Colé van Dais (South Africa)
DJ Louis (Netherlands)

Wednesday April 30
WICKED WEDNESDAY
22.00 – 03.00
Highlights from rehearsals (Large screen – awesome sound)
Quizzes and sing-along
Latvia (Aarzemnieki)
Romania (Paula Seling & OVI)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
Colé van Dais (South Africa)
DJ yo.s (Greece)

Thursday May 1
THIRSTY THURSDAY
22.00 – 03.00
Highlights from rehearsals (Large screen – awesome sound)
Quizzes and sing-along
Switzerland (Sebalter)
Portugal (Suzy)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
Colé van Dais (South Africa)
DJ Douze Points (Germany)

Friday May 2
FABULOUS FRIDAY
23.00 – 04.00
Highlights from rehearsals (Large screen – awesome sound)
Quizzes and sing-along
Belgium (Axel Hirsoux)
Hungary (András Kállay-Saunders)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
Colé van Dais (South Africa)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)

Saturday May 3
SUPER-SIZE-ME SATURDAY
23.00 – 04.00
From this night EuroClub grows to more than double size with: Lounge, Lille VEGA, Store VEGA, Photo Studio, Sanctuary, Press/VIP area
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
Sweden (Sanna Nielsen)
Malta (Firelight)
Moldova (Christina Scarlat)
Finland (Softengine)
FYR Macedonia (Tijana)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
Colé van Dais (South Africa)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)
DJ Alan (Sydney), (Australia)

Sunday May 4
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY AFTER-PARTY
21.00 – 04.00
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
Tim Schou (From A Friend In London – Denmark 2011)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
Denmark (Basim)
Spain (Ruth Lorenzo)
Albania (Hersi)
France (TWIN TWIN)
Austria (Conchita Wurst)
DJ Douze Points (Germany)
DJ FirstRANK (Netherlands)

Monday May 5
MAGIC MONDAY
23.00 – 04.00
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
It’s all about songwriting (Song writer’s challenge)
Tim Schou (From A Friend In London – Denmark 2011)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)
DJ yo.s (Greece)

Tuesday May 6
OFFICIAL SEMIFINAL 1 AFTER PARTY
19.30 – 04.00
Watch Semifinal 1 on our huge screen with superb sound in awesome surroundings
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
It’s all about songwriting (Song writer’s challenge)
Krista Siegfrieds (Finland 2013)
Malta (Firelight)
Tim Schou (From A Friend In London – Denmark 2011)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)
DJ Alan (Sydney), (Australia)

Wednesday May 7
WELL-HEELED WEDNESDAY
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
It’s all about songwriting (Song writer’s challenge)
Estonia (Tanja)
Tim Schou (From A Friend In London – Denmark 2011)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)
DJ Farouk (France)

Thursday May 8
OFFICIAL SEMIFINAL 2 AFTER PARTY
19.30 – 04.00
Watch Semifinal 2 on our huge screen with superb sound in awesome surroundings
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
It’s all about songwriting (Song writer’s challenge)
Tim Schou (From A Friend In London – Denmark 2011)
Drama Queen – Extravaganza! (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)
DJ Monsuun (Norway)

Friday May 9
FORTUNATE FRIDAY
00.00 – 05.00
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
It’s all about songwriting (Song writer’s challenge)
Tim Schou – in concert! (From A Friend In London – Denmark 2011)
Drama Queen (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)
DJ Ohrmeister (Germany)

Saturday May 10
OFFICIAL FINAL AFTER PARTY
19.30 – 06.00
Watch the Final on our huge screen with superb sound in awesome surroundings
Quizzes and sing-along
Fan and press photo sessions
WINNER OF ESC 2014 – live performance
Tim Schou (From A Friend In London – Denmark 2011)
Drama Queen – Extravaganza! (Denmark 2007)
EuroFalsh (Israel)
DJ Pini Zilber (Israel)
DJ FirstRANK (Netherlands)

Euro Village

Gammeltorv and Nytorv squares are turned into Eurovision Village. Danish Melodi Grand Prix entrant Bryan Rice will host the main party on stage.

There will be free open air concerts with Eurovision legend Johnny Logan, ABBA tribute band Dancing Queen, Danish Eurovision duo Kirsten & Søren aka Hot Eyes, and the majority of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest participants, such as Austria’s Conchita Würst, Denmark’s Basim, Sweden’s Sanna Nielsen and French Twin Twin.  Danish acts, such as Electric Lady Lab, Julias Moon, Duné, Esben Svane, and Louise Nordstrøm are also scheduled.

Eurovision Village Schedule:

4th of May:

• 13.00: Australia- Jessica Mauboy
• 14.15: San Marino
• 14.45: FYR Macedonia
• 15.30: Latvia
• 16.00: Switzerland
• 16.15: Malta
• 16:30: Albania

5th of May:

• 14.00: Romania
• 14.30: Austria
• 16.00: Belarus
• 16.30: Lithuania
• 17.45: Spain

6th of May:

• 16.00: Poland
• 16.30: Georgia

7th of May:

• 15.30: Iceland
• 15.45: Sweden
• 16.15: Belgium
• 16.30: Moldova
• 17.00: Estonia
• 17.15: France
• 18.45: Hungary

8th of May:

• 15.15: Portugal
• 16.00: Ukraine
• 16.30: Denmark

Euro Cafe

This will be loacted at Huset-KBH (www.huset-kbh.dk/euro-fan-cafe/)

Partout tickets: 300 Dkr approx. 40 Euro. (for the whole week) – 200 DKr. for OGAE members
BUY YOUR PARTOUT TICKET HERE
Daypass: 100Dkr approx. 13 Euro can be purchased at the door.

Follow Huset on Facebook or stop by Huset for more information about the specific events.
Keep also a close eye on the Euro Fan Café facebook event

The programme for Euro Fan Café:

Monday 28 April
OPENING NIGHT PARTY IN EMMELIE’S FOREST
Come celebrate the opening of the Euro Fan Café as we turn the courtyard at Huset into a Danish forest in honour of last year’s winner, Emmeile de Forest. Drinks, music and entertainment until late. Special appearance from some of Huset’s regular music groups.

28 April, 2 May, 5 May, 8 May
EUROVISION-OKE
Last year’s very popular Eurovision karaoke returns to Euro Fan Café. And with an added bonus – if you want to compete as this year’s best Eurovision-oke-ist, you are welcome to sing your heart out and perform in a final on 8 May against your fellow fans. Those not wishing to compete are of course welcome to sing their hearts out.

28 April to 10 May
WALL-TO-WALL EUROVISION DJs
Each night at Euro Fan Café you’re guaranteed to hear your favourite hits played by the worlds top Eurovision DJs. A mix of Eurovision classics and some special themed nights will keep you dancing until the early morning.

Tuesday 29 April
FILM: SECRET HISTORY OF EUROVISION
The first in our new cinema series, this lovely Austrailan documentary digs deep into the historical significance of the Eurovision Song Contest, with theories on why the contest evolved as it did.

Between 29 April and 6 May
EURO FAN CAFE’S TALK SHOW SERIES
Rick Jacobs from 12points.tv continues as this year’s talk show host – meeting artists from 2014 and previous years in an intimate setting. The revelations and gossip come thick and fast, and the live performances are often intense and revelatory when you’re sitting so close to the artists. Our guests will be announced soon.

Tuesday 29 April
EUROVISION PUB QUIZ
The first of two quizzes at Euro Fan Café. This one is hosted by the Danish Quiz Association and will be filled with challenging questions and prizes for the winners.

Wednesday 30 April
FILM: ESC 2001
We will show the Danish contest – and see the madness at it’s best. Sit in our lounge and have a drink – but what will you see, and what will you think? You are welcome to take a seat on the aisle – so you can watch Lithuania’s “You Got Style”!

Thursday 1 May
FILM: NAKED EUROVISION
A hilarious look at what went on behind the scenes at Eurovision 1998 in Birmingham, hosted by Richard Fairbrass from the 90s band Right Said Fred. Witness the diva meltdowns, the grievances during the press conferences, and Germany’s Guido Horn trying to destroy the set.

Thursday 1 May
Talk show with Conchita Wurst of Austria
Talk Show with Slovenia

Friday 2 May
COMEDY IMPRO – EUROVISION STYLE
This Eurovison-themed performance is created right before your eyes – nothing is written or planned. A group of comedians ask for suggestions for comedy sketches from the audience, and then make it up as they go along. The results are guaranteed to be hilarious.

Saturday 3 May
FILM: ESC 2013
Last year’s contest from Malmö will be shown on our big screen. Come relive your favourite memories from 2013 – whether it be The Netherlands finally making it through to the final, love killing – over and over, or the outrageous girl-on-girl lipsmack.

Saturday 3 May
MY NUMBER TWO
Everyone remembers the winner, but when do the second place entries ever get their moment in the sun? At Euro Fan Café, it’s time to recognize all of the songs that almost made it to the top. My Number Two is a mix of videos, comedy and surprises. Which one will be the audience’s favourite?

Saturday 3 May
EMMELIE DE FOREST CONCERT
What would Euro Fan Café be without a visit from last year’s fantastic Eurovision winner? Emmelie takes to the stage at Huset and hopefully finds an answer to how many times does she have to fight (with your help of course) Also there on Danish night will be Soluna Solay (2012) and Glam Boy P (Dansk Melodi Grand Prix)

Sunday 4 May
EUROVISION SCAVENGER HUNT
Assemble a team and grab a map, because it’s time to explore Copenhagen for Eurovision treasure. Start your scavenger hunt at the Euro Fan Café, where we will prepare you with some clues to start to hunt. The first team back to the Euro Fan Café having solved all the clues will win a delicious prize.

Sunday 4 May
EUROPHORIA – DIRECT FROM NEW YORK CITY
A late-night party held by New York’s finest Eurovision club night, making their return to the Euro Fan Café for the second year. Brilliant music, lots of adorable giveaways, and a chance to interact with the other Eurovision fans gearing up for the first semi-final.

Sunday 4 May
FILM: ABBA THE MOVIE SING-A-LONG
Come to the Euro Fan Café for an outdoor sing-a-long to your favourite ABBA songs. Following the group around during their Austrailan tour as they belt out the hits. And at this screening – so can you.

Monday 5 May
FILM: SOUNDS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT
A moving documentary shot around the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2007, held in Rotterdam. Teenage contestants from Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Georgia talk about their hopes, their fears, and their dreams for the future – not just their own dreams but what they want to see happen in their home countries as well.

Monday 5 May
CONCERT: KRISTA SIEGFRIDS
Krista swept the stage last year with her song “Marry Me”, Finland’s Eurovision entry from 2013. With her Dong Dong Dancers in tow, she returns to the glory of the Euro Fan Café for a live performance. Expect more craziness from this memorable singer.

Monday 5 May

CONCERT: SWITZERLAND, MALTA AND LITHUANIA
Three of this year’s acts come to the Euro Fan Café for an intimate performance. Watch as Sebalter from Switzerland whistle their way through “Hunter of Stars”, Firelight from Malta won’t “leave until you know their name”, and Vilija Mataciunaité gets you to pay “Attention”.

Monday 5 May
BATTLE OF THE MELODI-S!
It’s Sweden versus Denmark in the battle of the millenium! Which country had the best Eurovision songs, the best costumes, the best surprises, and the best hair-ography? We dig deep into Eurovision entries and favourites from Denmark and Sweden’s national final to figure out which country does it best – and it’s up to your votes to decide.

Tuesday 6 May
SCREENING: THE BEST OF EUROVISION
All the favourites from 59 Eurovisions will be playing all night in our cinema. Grab some popcorn and enjoy your evening with your favourites, and some new discoveries.

Tuesday 6 May
CONCERT: BALKAN NIGHT
Ever wondered what your favourite Eurovision artists from Bosnia and Hercegovina, Serbia, Croatia or Bulgaria are up to these days? Well, your questions will be answered if you come down to Euro Fan Café for our Balkan night. These countries may not be represented in Copenhagen this year, but you’ll find at least some of them at Euro Fan Café singing their hearts out.

Tuesday 6 May
FILM: THE APPLE
One of the trashiest films ever made with a Eurovision-style contest at the center of the plot – you won’t want to miss this insane and misguided musical. Audience participation is part of the show as we will give you a handy guide at what to shout out at certain points of the film.

6 May, 8 May, 10 May
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST – LIVE
Don’t have a ticket for the arena? No problem. We are streaming this year’s Eurovision semi-finals live at Huset. Come have a drink and cheer on your favourites.

6 May and 8 May
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
Start the party early before this year’s Semi-Finals. Take the afternoon to relax in our courtyard and catch up with all the Eurovision fans you will have seen all week long.

Wednesday 7th May
OGAE INTERNATIONAL CONCERT
This is the big one! The entire Euro Fan Café is taken over by the unbelieveable OGAE International concert. Loads of artists from this year’s competition, lots of surprises, and plenty of places to see them in.

Thursday 8 May
FILM: THE EUROVISIONISTS
A joyful Israeli documentary about the lives of four Eurovision super fans. With the journey starting at Eurovision in Belgrade, this film reflects on the glittering world of Eurovision and the reality of modern Israel nowadays. The cast of the film will also be at the screening.

Thursday 8 May
EUROFEST: DIRECT FROM LONDON
After the second semi final, head over to the Euro Fan Café as London’s Eurofest club comes to Copenhagen for the first time. Legendary Eurovision DJs Dave Simmons, Don Grant and John Hagley will be playing the best tunes and special remixes into the early morning hours.

Thursday 8 May
EUROVISION QUIZ: EXPERTS ONLY
You though the quiz at Euro Fan Café in Malmö got tough at the end? That was nothing compared to this year. Twenty-five of the most difficult questions that will challenge even the even most hardcore Eurovision fan. Do you dare to participate?

Friday 9th May
SØREN AND KIRSTEN
The duo behind Danish Eurovision entrants HOT EYES (1984, 1985 and 1988) make a special appearance at Euro Fan Café for an afternoon concert in an intimate setting. Kirsten appears with Rick Jacobs for a talk show and interview about her career, then Søren and Kirsten take to the stage to perform some familiar favourites and

Friday 9th May
FILM: TOMMY + chat with the director
Documentary about danish singer/songwriter Tommy Seebach. His life and career as told by the people who knew him best – his friends, colleagues and family. Director Sami Saif will be on hand for a Q+A after the film.

Saturday 10th May
12POINTS.TV PARTY AND DJS ALL NIGHT
It’s wall to wall music as Dutch Eurovision website 12points.tv holds another massive party on the night of the Final. DJ Louis spins the decks, with many more DJs in Huset’s other spaces playing their favourite songs. A special way to end your time in Copenhagen.

The Fan Mile

The route from Copenhagen Central Station to Nyhavn will be transformed into the Eurovision Fan Mile between 4th – 10th May,  with three foreign cities be represented along the route. Beijing, Malmö and Hamburg have all accepted the invitation to take the road to Copenhagen to attend the festivities. The Fan Mile will run along the shopping street Strøget from City Hall Square, via Gammeltotv up to Nyhavn – a 2.2km stretch of activities.

Other events

A Eurovision Cool Pool Party at Islands Brygge Harbour Bath
The AIDS Foundation’s attempt to beat the world record for the longest kiss chain
Events at the domed greenhouse ‘Dome of Visions’ on the waterfront
A Eurovision-inspired concert with Bottle Boys in the underground Cisterns.

Transport

Public transport to the Arena

• Bus 40, Major stops: Central Station and Christianshavns Station.
• Harbor bus 992, Stops along the waterfront: Islands Brygge, Det Kongelige Bibliotek (The Royal Library) and Knippelsbro. Main stop is at Nyhavn.
• Bus 9A, Major stops: Central Station and Christianshavns Station (please note that 9A only goes to the Arena around the shows – the remaining time, the terminus is Copenhagen Opera (app. 2 km from the Arena)

We advise you to download the free Journey Planner mobile app, in Danish ‘Rejseplanen’, which is available in Danish, German and English.

Keep up to date

Download free programme app

Take the programme with you on the go by downloading the free mobile app “Join Us in Copenhagen” in App Store. The mobile app is available in Danish and English and works offline. The programme is also available at www.joinusincopenhagen.com, which can be accessed from your phone. On Eurovision Fan Mile one will also be able to find highlights from the programme at information stands and a printed programme newspaper.

Tourist Information

Pick up a Eurovision map from the man Tourist Information Centre, Vesterbrogade 4A, 1577 Copenhagen. It will show you all the key venues and routes you need.

Let us know which events you’re gong to or have been to using our comments facility here or tweet us @eurovisiontime

We hope you enjoy your stay in Copenhagen!