Once again this year, France Télévisions is putting its broadcasting and programming on the map in order to keep up with Eurovision and the preparations of our representatives. The program, news and digital teams are fully mobilized to keep up with the event and set the tone for the public: special station dressings, short programs, portraits of the artists and even a trip to Turin!
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 - Semi-finals
May 10 and 12 at 21.10 on Culturebox - France 4
On May 10 and 12, Culturebox, on France 4, will broadcast the two semi-finals of the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Laurence Boccolini will bring this event to life live from Turin starting at 21.10.
The representatives of the Big 5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and France), will perform their song during these semi-finals.
First semi-final
Tuesday, May 10 at 21.00 on Culturebox - France 4
Commented by Laurence Boccolini - Live from the Pala Olimpico in Turin
In this first semi-final, you will discover the performances of 17 countries competing for the ticket to the Eurovision grand final: Albania, Latvia, Lithuania, Switzerland, Slovenia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Moldova, Portugal, Croatia, Denmark, Austria, Iceland, Greece, Norway and Armenia. At the end of the performances, ten countries will be qualified thanks to the vote of the public and a professional jury. French viewers will be able to vote on Tuesday for this first stage.
Second semi-final
Thursday, May 12 at 21.00 on Culturebox - France 4
Commented by Laurence Boccolini - Live from the Pala Olimpico in Turin
18 countries will compete in this second semi-final: Finland, Israel, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Malta, San Marino, Australia, Cyprus, Ireland, Northern Macedonia, Estonia, Romania, Poland, Montenegro, Belgium, Sweden and Czech Republic. Among them, ten countries will join the other ten qualified countries from the first semi-final and the Big 5 (France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom) in the final.
Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Saturday May 14 on France 2 from 21.10
Commentary by Laurence Boccolini and Stéphane Bern - Live from the Pala Olimpico in Turin
After the victory of the group Måneskin last year, the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is held live from the Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy.
During this grand final, commented by Laurence Boccolini and Stéphane Bern, 25 countries are competing for the coveted trophy. After the 2nd place of Barbara Pravi last year, France will be represented this year by the Breton group Alvan & Ahez and their song "Fulenn"...
How are the votes cast?
Each artist receives a total of points composed of 50% by the votes of the national juries and 50% by the votes of the public. To begin the announcement of the votes, the spokespersons of the 39 participating countries reveal the results of their national juries ("12 points from France go to...").
This year, the French spokesperson is Elodie Gossuin. At the end of the 39 spokespersons, the presenters will give the results of the public vote on stage. At the end of this voting phase, the grand winner of Eurovision 2022 will be known!
See you on May 14 for an exceptional evening!
Alvan & Ahez, behind the scenes of Eurovision
May 12 in the second half of the evening on Culturebox - France 4
May 14 on France 2 after the final
Much more than a singing contest, Eurovision is a representation of French culture in the European landscape.
This documentary focuses on the choices and the strategy put in place by the French delegation of Eurovision to bring their candidates as far as possible in the contest.
A real musical marathon, our camera follows the selection of the 12 candidates, until the victory of the Breton group Alvan & Ahez and then accompanies them to Turin.
Between testimonies, moments of life, confidences and backstage, the documentary is also the story of the initiatory journey of artists in the making, towards the light of the biggest European stage.
Production France TV Studio and Mileo Medias
Director Frédéric Saint-Simon
The Eurovision Minute
From May 2 to 13 at 20.40 on France 2
10 short formats
From their victory at Eurovision France to the great Eurovision Contest 2022 in Turin, discover, through 10 highlights, how Alvan & Ahez, the representatives of France, are preparing for the biggest singing contest in the world.
Escapade à Turin
Saturday, May 14 at 14.00 on France 2
Stéphane Bern invites us to follow him on a trip to Turin for the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. With curiosity and passion, he opens the doors of the emblematic places of the capital of Piedmont, such as the fabulous royal palace, residence of the royal family of Savoy, or the impressive national museum of the Automobile. We will also follow him to the discovery of a royal tea party as in the 18th century and during a walk full of humor and magic with the great Turin artist Arturo Brachetti!
Production Morgane Production
digital
Experience Eurovision up close to Alvan & Ahez on France Televisions' social networks.
Go behind the scenes with Instagram Stories @eurovisionfrance, Twitter posts @EurovisionF2, and on Facebook @EurovisionFrance.