Will the number eleven bring good fortune for the Latvian Tautumeitas?
In an exciting turn of events, the Riga City Council has announced that it will provide a live broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final in Doma Square on 17 May, starting at 10:00 p.m. This year, Latvia's very own Tautumeitas will take the stage, representing the country with their emotionally charged song, "Bur man laimi" (Chant of Happiness).
Tautumeitas, a Latvian musical group, made history by becoming the first act to perform an entirely Latvian song at Eurovision since 2004. They won the Latvian national selection, Supernova 2025, by a combination of jury and public vote, and then competed in the Eurovision held in Basel, Switzerland.
In the Eurovision 2025 competition, Latvia qualified from the second semi-final as runner-up and ultimately placed 13th in the grand final with 158 points. The performance featured traditional Latvian folk influences, both musically and visually, earning praise for its authenticity and emotional depth.
The song's theme explores a journey from sorrow to happiness, resonating as a poetic and culturally rich entry. Tautumeitas' Eurovision performance can be seen on various platforms, including TikTok, showcasing the grand final stage.
Joining Latvia in the Eurovision grand final are countries such as Lithuania, Israel, Armenia, Denmark, Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, Malta, and Greece from the second semi-final, as well as Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, and Ukraine from the first semi-final.
The host country, Switzerland, and the 'big five' - Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and France - have a guaranteed place in the Eurovision final. The grand final can be watched live in Doma Square, Riga, as well as on multiple platforms, including news service.lv, LTV1, and Replay.lv.
Tautumeitas will perform 11th in the Eurovision grand final. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the live performance of this culturally significant song in the heart of Riga. The Eurovision grand final will take place on 17 May, in the evening, with Doma Square serving as a vibrant venue to follow both the World Ice Hockey Championship and the Eurovision Song Contest final.
- Tautumeitas, who made history by performing an entirely Latvian song at Eurovision since 2004, will be broadcast live in Doma Square, Riga, during the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final.
- Besides Latvia, other countries joining the Eurovision grand final include Lithuania, Israel, Armenia, Denmark, Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, Malta, and Greece from the second semi-final, as well as Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, and Ukraine from the first semi-final.
- The Eurovision grand final will not only feature Tautumeitas' performance but also serve as a venue for following the World Ice Hockey Championship, taking place on 17 May in the evening at Doma Square.
