Eurovision 2024 date and host city revealed – as Song Contest fans go wild

THE Eurovision Song Contest has revealed the date it will return and the city where it will take place.

Officials today announced the singing competition's finals will take place on May 11 in the Swedish city of Malmö.

Many fans were delighted with the choice, with the smaller Malmö chosen in favour of the Swedish capital.

One wrote: "Thank you god it’s not again boring Stockholm. Great choice."

Celebrity super-fan - and a Eurovision host himself - Rylan Clark aded simply: "MALMO!!!!!!!!!!!!"

The announcement appeared on the Eurovision social media feed with clips of Sweden's hosting stints and performances over the years.

The vid was captioned: "Welcome back to Malmö!"

Fans will now be rushing to book travel and hotel rooms in the city, which can be difficult to get hold of unless bagged early.

Sweden will have hosted Eurovision seven times after next year's contest, making them the most successful country to take part, alongside Ireland.

It has been held once in Gothenburg, three times in Stockholm and, after May 11, three times in Malmö.

It is the third-largest city in Sweden after the other two with a population of around 350,000 people.