A new year, a new chapter for young musical talent from across Europe - Junior Eurovision 2025 is nearly here! This December, Tbilisi, Georgia ๐ฌ๐ช will welcome young artists for the 23rd edition of the contest, after Andria Putkaradze's moving "To My Mom" brought home Georgia's record-breaking fourth win in 2024. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting to discover the magic, there's plenty to look forward to.
๐ฌ๐ช All Eyes on Georgia: Host City & Date
- ๐ Where? Tbilisi, Georgia, at the Olympic Palace
- ๐ When? Saturday, 13 December 2025
- ๐ Georgia's reputation in Junior Eurovision is unmatched - they won in 2008 (Bzz..), 2011 (Candy Music by CANDY), 2016 (Mzeo by Mariam Mamadashvili), and now 2024!
โจ What Makes Junior Eurovision Special?
- Children aged 9โ14 from EBU countries perform original songs, sharing national pride and creativity on a huge international stage.
- The contest began in 2003, launched in Copenhagen ๐ฉ๐ฐ, and has crowned winners from Croatia ๐ญ๐ท (the very first - Dino Jelusiฤ, "Ti si moja prva ljubav"), Spain ๐ช๐ธ (Marรญa Isabel, "Antes Muerta Que Sencilla" in 2004), and fan-favourites like Poland ๐ต๐ฑ (Superhero by Viki Gabor, 2019), Armenia ๐ฆ๐ฒ (Qami Qami by Malรฉna, 2021), and France ๐ซ๐ท (J'imagine by Valentina in 2020, Cลur by Zoรฉ Clauzure, 2023).
๐ Past Stars Who Lit Up the Junior Stage
It's tradition to look back at those who left their mark on the JESC legacy:
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๐ซ๐ท Lissandro (Oh Maman! for France, winner in 2022)
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๐ฒ๐น Destiny Chukunyere (Not My Soul, Malta 2015)
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๐ต๐ฑ Roksana Wฤgiel (Anyone I Want To Be, Poland 2018)
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๐ฌ๐ช Mariam Mamadashvili (Mzeo, Georgia 2016)
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๐ท๐บ Polina Bogusevich (Wings, Russia 2017)
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๐ฎ๐น Vincenzo Cantiello (Tu Primo Grande Amore, Italy 2014)
โฆand so many more, with music in English, French, Georgian and more inspiring the show every year.
๐ What's New for 2025?
- The line-up of participating countries is being finalised, with 18 countries already expressing interest, and more confirmations possibly arriving through the autumn.
- Some countries will run televised national selections, while others pick their star internally, so keep an eye out for all the emerging young talent!
๐ฑ Junior Eurovision Scoreboards - Coming Soon on Europarty!
We know many of you love tracking favourites, rating songs, and comparing results - so we're thrilled to announce that Junior Eurovision scoreboards are on their way to Europarty:
- ๐ต Scoreboard for each year from 2003โ2025: Relive classic contests, sort your favourites, and rediscover the rising stars from the start.
- ๐ฅ Special "All Winners" and "Runners-up" boards: See the champions side by side, spin up your own ultimate ranking.
- We'll roll out the new scoreboards as the build up to Junior Eurovision 2025 gets underway - stay tuned!
Just like the main Eurovision Song Contest, you'll be able to:
- Rank each year's line-up as soon as the songs are released
- Compare your tastes with the global community and friends
- Rank with friends and family in a private scoreboard party as you watch the show!
- Share your own personal ranking for Junior Eurovision on social media, just in time for Tbilisi!
๐ Join Us: Celebrate Young Talent, Share the Journey
Junior Eurovision brings together music lovers of every age - whether you're cheering for your country, or just soaking up the feel-good atmosphere.
We're excited to welcome you as we follow the pre-season, share the joy of new songs, and get ready to rank the songs of 2025.
Let's embrace the adventure together - see you this December in Tbilisi! ๐ฌ๐ชโจ