The big quiz Put your ESC knowledge to the test

René Weder

17.5.2025

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Basel in mid-May - high time to polish your ESC knowledge to a shine. Do you know which language Swiss artists sing in most often? When televoting was introduced? And what a singing turkey is all about?

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  • The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will take place from May 13 to 17, 2025.
  • The anticipation is building: it's time to update your knowledge so that you make a good trap during small talk.
  • We have put together 25 questions for you in a quiz - impress us - good luck!

The ESC is more than glitter, wind machines and points chaos. It is a cultural asset, political stage and pop circus all rolled into one - and Switzerland plays an astonishingly important role. From Lys Assia's historic victory in 1956 to Nemo, who reignited ESC fever in 2024: Swiss ESC history is anything but gray. But how well do you really know the big moments, the curious performances and the minor scandals?

In our big ESC quiz, we take you on a journey through song titles to make you smile, dramatic votes - and, of course, plenty of Swissness. So, headphones on, glitter on - and off you go!