How to Host a Fabulous Eurovision Party

The wait is almost over. All the fabulous glitz, glam, and kitschiness of Eurovision is here again – and we're loving it! Last year, Sweden’s Loreen was voted the winner, which means this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held at the Malmö Arena in Sweden. It’s the third time the city has hosted the competition, so hopefully we can expect something special.

If you’re planning to go all-in with the glitz and glam this year – who isn’t? – and host your own Eurovision watch party, we’ve got all the info you’ll need to put on a show almost as good as the real thing. Let your besties know the dates ASAP so they can dig out their flags and sequins:

• The First Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final will be held on Tuesday 1 May
• The Second Eurovision 2024 Semi Final will be held on Thursday 9 May
• The Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is on Saturday 11 May

Get those dates in your diary and let’s get on with planning a night of glam, games, and some delicious Baileys cocktails for an evening of singing, voting and sequins! We’ve got some fantastic Eurovision party ideas to show you how to host a Eurovision party extravaganza along with some games to make your night as much fun as scoring douze points!

Decorating for your Eurovision Party

Let's turn up the Eurovision volume with some dazzling decorations! Since sustainability is key, why not choose eco-friendly options you can reuse for future parties? Bonus points for using them as an excuse to throw more themed bashes throughout the year!

Go all out with eye-catching table confetti, bunting strung across every room, and a forest of flags representing all the competing nations. Wave them with pride as your favourite countries take the stage!

Feeling extra creative? Eurovision is being hosted in Sweden this year, so you could go for a blue and golden yellow theme, mimicking the Swedish flag. And you can always add pops of other colours to represent the other countries.

Dressing up for your Eurovision Party

For Eurovision, you need to think serious sparkles and showstopping glam! Forget subtlety – this is Eurovision, where bigger is definitely better. Think glitter explosions, face paint flags and as many sequins as possible.  Feather boas? Absolutely! Fabulous headdresses? Of course! There's no such thing as subtlety at a Eurovision party.

You could even challenge your besties to a "Most Eurovision-Worthy Outfit" contest! Sequins, feathers, anything that screams "Look at me!" is fair game. The winner gets ultimate bragging rights (and maybe a plastic trophy!).

For extra inspiration, channel the energy of this year's Eurovision hosts. Hollywood star Malin Akerman will undoubtedly bring red-carpet glam, while Eurovision veteran Petra Mede is known for her showmanship. Let their larger-than-life personalities guide you towards some fabulously extravagant Eurovision outfits!

Cocktails for your Eurovision Party

It's Eurovision, so prepare to create some Baileys cocktails that are as delicious as Eurovision glam! A Baileys DIY Eurovision cocktail station lets you and your guests get creative when mixing up your cocktails. Set up a selection of indulgent Baileys flavours, a bucket of ice, a cocktail shaker, delicious mixers, and all the toppings you can think of. 

Eurovision is known for being outrageous, so when it comes to garnishes, there's no such thing as being too OTT. We're talking fluffy whipped cream, mountains of chocolate balls, edible glitter that would make any costume change jealous, and sprinkles galore. Add a choice of fancy glasses - coupes, cocktail glasses, wine glasses, you choose - and let your guests shake, stir, mix, and match to create unforgettable Baileys cocktails! 

Games for your Eurovision Party

Eurovision Cupcake Decorating

A cupcake decorating challenge is a fun and easy game idea for your watch party. Bake a batch of plain cupcakes (or buy some), grab some colourful icing tubes (or whip up some delicious Baileys icing) and pick out a selection of fun cupcake toppings - we highly recommend some edible glitter! Set everything out on a table and let your party guests unleash their inner artists! They can go wild decorating their cupcakes with a Eurovision flair, and then you all have cupcakes to enjoy after! Win-win!

Want to add a competitive twist? Turn it into a game! Challenge your guests to decorate their cupcakes to represent different countries and see if everyone can guess which country each one is. The winner gets to pick the Baileys cocktail you all enjoy together. Now that's douze points for creativity!

Baileys Eurovision Bingo Game

Eurovision is all about the unexpected, but let's be honest, we know some things are almost guaranteed to happen! Level up your party fun with Eurovision Bingo cards that capture the contest's iconic moments.

Some ideas for things we are all usually watching out for:

• Sequined/sparkling outfits
• Flag face paint
• OTT pyrotechnics
• Raining on the stage
• Costume changes
• Dramatic entrances
• Nil points!
• Douze points!

First to a bingo line wins a Baileys Truffle and, naturally, douze points! 

Now that you have some incredible Eurovision party ideas, it's time to turn up the volume and get ready for a night of pure, campy fun! Get ready to unleash your inner superstar and celebrate the glorious spectacle of Eurovision with your besties.