Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Semifinal 1 - Evening Preview

Practical information

• Opening Hours: Main Entrance & Malmö Arena festival area 

  Evening Previews and Live Shows 6/5, 7/5, 8/5, 9/5 and 11/5:
  Festival area opens at 5 PM, and main entrance at 7 PM
  Afternoon Previews 7/5 and 9/5:
  Festival area opens at 12 noon, and main entrance at 1 PM
  Afternoon Preview 11/5:
  Festival area opens at 11 AM, and main entrance at 11:30 PM
  
  If you have a VIP ticket, you should have received an email with information about times for those entrances. If you haven't received mail, check your junk mail, otherwise contact premium@malmoarena.com 
  
  Show length:
  The show is approximately 2,5 hours for all the Semifinal shows and approximately 4 hours for all the Grand Final shows.
  
  At the square outside Malmö Arena's main entrance, there is a gated festival area with DJs, bars and food trucks. Make sure you have your ticket ready - you need to show a valid ticket at the first checkpoint to enter the festival area. The no bag policy also applies to this area. No food and beverage from the festival area can leave the outdoor area-  but don't worry, once you get in to the Malmö Arena you will find new bars and kiosks.
  The festival area closes when the show starts.

• How to get here

  It is very easy to get to Malmö Arena by public transportation. Malmö Hyllie train Station and the bus stops are only about 2 minutes away from our main entrances. For more information about how to find your way here
  You can easy buy your ticket in the Skånetrafiken app. During Eurovision there will be a unique Eurovision ticket which gives you unlimited travels all through Eurovision. More travel information and where to download the app

• Bags are not allowed

  with the exception of 1 small purse max 20 cm x 10 cm x 1 cm, or small bag for medical purposes in commercial non glas containers, or changing bags for babies and young children, if children are present.

• Bag storage

  There is staffed bag storage subject to availability in a nearby area outside Malmö Arena at the cost of 75 SEK / bag. Make sure to have your ticket ready - you need to show a valid ticket when handing in your bag.
  Payment by card and Swish.
  
  Address: Hyllie Vattenparksgata 1
  Find bag storage here
  
  Bag storage opens:
  5 PM before evening shows
  12 PM before afternoon shows (with the exception of Saturday May 11th 11 AM)
  
  Bag storage closes:
  1 hour after show end

• Flags

  Participating countries official nation flags and Rainbow flags, max 1 m x 0,5 m accepted. (Flag sticks regardless of length not permitted).

• Prohibited items

  See list of prohibited items

• Security

  Security is always our main priority and Malmö Arena, SVT and the local authorities/police are in close contact in regards to all security matters. Security checks with metal detectors will be conducted upon arrival. Make sure to be well on time for your event. We recommend at least 2 hours prior to the start of the show to minimize the queues and make your entry as smooth as possible.

• Once you are here

  We are happy to help you with any queries and will try to solve any problems you may have. Contact staff in the venue if you are having any issues with your seats. All complaints must be handled on site - after the event your seat/tickets will be considered aproved.

• Cloak room

  There are no cloak room facilities in the venue.

• Cashless Arena

  Malmö Arena is a cashless Arena and only accepts card payment.
  
  This information may be updated. Check in for latest info before your visit to Malmö Arena.
  For more valuable info see Frequently asked questions (coming soon)