UNITED KINGDOM – The EBU, UA:PBC, and the BBC confirmed on July 25, 2022, that the 2023 contest will be hosted in the United Kingdom, with the host city bidding process to begin the following week. The Ukrainian parts for the live programmes will be developed and implemented in collaboration with the BBC.
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Following the announcement that Ukraine would not host the competition, a number of UK cities expressed interest in hosting, including Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle, Sheffield, Sunderland, and Wolverhampton.
Former UK Eurovision winners Lulu, Cheryl Baker of Bucks Fizz, Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves have all shown their support for their respective host cities.
Glasgow formally declared their candidacy on July 26, 2022.
The following cities in the United Kingdom have shown an interest in hosting:
| City | Venue | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | P&J Live | โ | |
| Birmingham | Utilita Arena Birmingham | โ | |
| Resorts World Arena | โ | ||
| Brighton | TBD | โ | |
| Bristol | Bristol Arena | Under construction. | |
| Cardiff | Millennium Stadium(Principality Stadium) | Largest roofed stadium in Europe and the third largest in the world. Supported by the Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government. | |
| Edinburgh | TBD | โ | |
| Glasgow | OVO Hydro | The exterior of the venue was featured in the Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Supported by the Glasgow City Council. | |
| Leeds | First Direct Arena | โ | |
| Liverpool | TBD | โ | |
| London | TBD | โ | |
| Manchester | TBD | โ | |
| Nottingham | TBD | โ | |
| Newcastle | TBD | โ | |
| Sheffield | Sheffield Arena | โ | |
| Sunderland | TBD | โ | |
| Wolverhampton | Molineux Stadium | The proposal is dependent on the construction of a roof to cover the stadium. |
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