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”. 

Theme and Hosts

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.

Format and Voting

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.

Highlights and Winners

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.

Events and Attractions

Turin embraced the Eurovision spirit with several key attractions:

• Eurovision Village: Located at Parco del Valentino, it featured performances by contest participants and local artists, creating a vibrant atmosphere for fans.
• Euroclub: Hosted at the Pala Alpitour, it became the hotspot for nightlife and after-parties during Eurovision week.

Detailed Final Results

1. Ukraine: Kalush Orchestra – “Stefania” – 631 points
2. United Kingdom: Sam Ryder – “Space Man” – 466 points
3. Spain: Chanel – “SloMo” – 459 points
4. Sweden: Cornelia Jakobs – “Hold Me Closer” – 438 points
5. Serbia: Konstrakta – “In Corpore Sano” – 312 points
6. Italy: Mahmood & Blanco – “Brividi” – 268 points
7. Moldova: Zdob și Zdub & Advahov Brothers – “Trenulețul” – 253 points
8. Greece: Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord – “Die Together” – 215 points
9. Portugal: MARO – “Saudade, Saudade” – 207 points
10. Norway: Subwoolfer – “Give That Wolf a Banana” – 182 points
11. Netherlands: S10 – “De Diepte” – 171 points
12. Poland: Ochman – “River” – 151 points
13. Estonia: Stefan – “Hope” – 141 points
14. Lithuania: Monika Liu – “Sentimentai” – 128 points
15. Australia: Sheldon Riley – “Not the Same” – 125 points
16. Azerbaijan: Nadir Rustamli – “Fade to Black” – 106 points
17. Belgium: Jérémie Makiese – “Miss You” – 64 points
18. Armenia: Rosa Linn – “Snap” – 61 points
19. Finland: The Rasmus – “Jezebel” – 38 points
20. Czechia: We Are Domi – “Lights Off” – 38 points
21. Iceland: Systur – “Með Hækkandi Sól” – 20 points
22. France: Alvan & Ahez – “Fulenn” – 17 points
23. Germany: Malik Harris – “Rockstars” – 6 points