Eurovision 2024: First 10 countries secure spot in Grand Final

Ten countries made it to the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 Tuesday, advancing from the first semifinal of the European singing competition.

The first semifinal notably saw the long-absent Luxembourg, which last made the contest in 1993 where it finished last, make it to the Grand Final on Saturday.

Favorites Croatia and Ukraine also made it through to Saturday's show.

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Portugese singer Iolanda representing Portugal with the song "Grito" performs on stage during the first semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Malmo Arena, in Malmo, Sweden, on May 7, 2024.
Portugese singer Iolanda representing Portugal with the song "Grito" performs on stage during the first semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Malmo Arena, in Malmo, Sweden, on May 7, 2024.

The finalists were chosen by a fan vote from the countries participating in the semifinal and in countries not in the contest.

Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain each have automatic bids in the Grand Final.

The contest, which is being held in Malmö, Sweden, is the largest song competition in Europe and is organized by the European Broadcasting Union.

Here's what you need to know about Eurovision 2024.

Performers moving onto Eurovision 2024 Grand Final

Performers competing in Eurovision 2024 second semifinal

Country

Performer

Song

Malta

Sarah Bonnici

Loop

Albania

BESA

TITAN

Greece

Marina Satti

ZARI

Switzerland

Nemo

The Code

Czechia

Aiko

Pedestal

Austria

Kaleen

We Will Rave

Denmark

SABA

SAND

Armenia

LADANIVA

Jako

Latvia

Dons

Hollow

San Marino

MEGARA

11:11

Georgia

Nutsa Buzaladze

Firefighter

Belgium

Mustii

Before the Party's Over

Estonia

5MIINUST x Puuluup

(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi

Israel

Eden Golan

Hurricane

Norway

Gåte

Ulveham

Netherlands

Joost Klein

Europapa

How to watch Eurovision 2024

Eurovision 2024 is streamed in the United States on Peacock and on the contest's YouTube channel.

The second semifinal will air on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.

The Grand Final will air on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.

How to vote in Eurovision 2024

People in the U.S. that want to vote in Eurovision 2024 can do so through the contest's app or website.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: First Eurovision 2024 semifinal sends 10 countries to Grand Final