The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 took place in Turin, Italy, from May 10th to May 14th. This marked the 66th edition of the contest, hosted at the PalaOlimpico. Turin was chosen to host the event following Italy’s victory in 2021 with Måneskin’s “Zitti e buoni”.
The slogan for Eurovision 2022 was “The Sound of Beauty,” reflecting the cultural and musical heritage of Italy. The theme art incorporated elements of Italian architecture and design, aiming to celebrate beauty in all its forms (Eurovision.tv). The hosts were Laura Pausini, Alessandro Cattelan, and Mika, who brought a mix of Italian charm and international flair to the show.
The contest included two semi-finals on May 10th and 12th, leading up to the grand final on May 14th. The voting system combined jury and public votes from each participating country, with points allocated by both national juries and televoting.
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the grand final with their song “Stefania,” earning 631 points, a performance that resonated deeply amidst the ongoing conflict in their homeland. The United Kingdom’s Sam Ryder with “Space Man” finished in second place with 466 points, and Spain’s Chanel with “SloMo” came third with 459 points.
Turin embraced the Eurovision spirit with several key attractions: