25 Eurovision Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

By  King Hofer

Get your glitter, feather boas, and vocal cords ready, because it’s time to take on the ultimate Eurovision Trivia Quiz! 

The Eurovision Song Contest, also known as ESC, is an international singing competition that brings together contestants from various European countries, as well as some from outside of Europe. 

Known for its diverse music genres, flamboyant performances, and stunning stage productions, it has become an annual spectacle that unites millions of viewers across the world, promoting cultural exchange and celebrating the power of music.

So if you want to test your knowledge of the contest, this Eurovision trivia quiz is perfect for you.

With questions about ESC’s known facts, history, artists, and iconic lyrics, you’ll need to bring your A-game to come out on top.

You’ll find Eurovision quiz questions and answers at the bottom of this guide as well as the instructions- so feel free to use our quiz to build your own.

Note: As with all of our music quizzes, there are five rounds, each with five questions, making this quiz out of 25 points.

We’ve also thrown in interesting Eurovision Song Contest trivia along so you can wow your friends with new facts.

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Free Eurovision Trivia Questions and Answers

Eurovision General Knowledge Quiz Questions Round

Are you ready to put your Eurovision expertise to the test? 

This Eurovision trivia questions round will cover all the must-know facts and figures of the famous music competition.

1. Which country has won the most Eurovision contests throughout history?

Ireland 

France

Germany

Sweden

2. In what year did the first Eurovision Song Contest take place?

1960

1972

1959

1956

3. Which country has come in last place more times than any other country in the competition?

United Kingdom

Germany

Norway

Russia

4. What is the maximum number of performers allowed on the stage at one time during the competition?

3

4

10

6

5. What is the name of the movie based on Eurovision?

The Story of Fire Saga

The Story of Passionate Song

The Story of Nil Point

The Story of Eurovision

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Eurovision History Quiz Questions Round

Before the glitter and confetti, there was a rich history of cultural exchange and fierce competition. 

Step back in time and test your knowledge of Eurovision’s fascinating past with the following questions!

Eurovision History Quiz Questions Round

Before the glitter and confetti, there was a rich history of cultural exchange and fierce competition. 

Step back in time and test your knowledge of Eurovision’s fascinating past with the following questions!

1. In 1969, Eurovision had four winners. Which of the following countries was NOT one of the winners?

Spain

Portugal

Netherlands

France

2. Despite not being in Europe, Australia competes in the contest each year. In what year did Australia compete in Eurovision for the first time?

2019

2020

2005

2015

3. Which city hosted the first Eurovision finals?

Paris

Oslo

Brussels

Lugano

4. Which song earned the United Kingdom its first Eurovision victory in 1967?

Sing, Little Birdie

Congratulations

Puppet on a String

Boom Bang-a-Bang

5. Which country won the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956?

France

Sweden

Norway

Switzerland

Eurovision Artists Quiz Questions Round

From ABBA to Celine Dion and everything in between, Eurovision has launched the careers of some of the biggest names in music. 

Think you know your Eurovision artists? Take this quiz and prove it!

Eurovision Artists Quiz Questions Round

From ABBA to Celine Dion and everything in between, Eurovision has launched the careers of some of the biggest names in music. 

Think you know your Eurovision artists? Take this quiz and prove it!

1. Which Swedish pop band won the contest in 1974?

Europe

Ace of Bass

ABBA

Peter, Bjorn, and John

2. How many times has German composer Ralph Siegel participated in the contest?

10

12

15

21

3. Which country was represented by Loreen and her song “Euphoria” in 2012?

Sweden

Russia

Israel

Morocco

4. Which iconic pop star won the contest for Switzerland in 1988?

Bjork

Celine Dion

Madonna

Nena

5. In the year 2000, this duo of Danish performers won the contest with their song, “Fly on the Wings of Love”.

Olsen Brothers

Taxi

Voice

August and Telma

Eurovision Guess The Song Lyrics Quiz Questions Round

Get ready to sing your heart out and test your knowledge of Eurovision’s most memorable tunes.

Can you finish the lyrics to these classic songs? 

For more lyric quizzes like this, check our 60s, 70s, 90s, or 00s lyric quizzes.

Eurovision Guess The Song Lyrics Quiz Questions Round

Get ready to sing your heart out and test your knowledge of Eurovision’s most memorable tunes.

Can you finish the lyrics to these classic songs? 

For more lyric quizzes like this, check our 60s, 70s, 90s, or 00s lyric quizzes.

1. “The history book on the shelf Is always …” ABBA 1976

Open for us

Repeating Itself

Getting lost

Changing

2. “They said, “Just snap your fingers” As if it was really that easy for me to…” Rosa Linn (2022).

Move on from you

Forget about you

To get over you

Make you disappear

3. “I’m in love with a fairytale even though it hurts ’cause I don’t care if I lose my mind I’m…” Alexander Rybak (2009).

Already cursed

Over and done

Feeling my worst

Down in the dirt

4. “We’re higher and higher and higher, we’re reaching for…” Loreen (2012).

Infinity

Divinity

The star in me

All we can see

5. “Small town boy in a big arcade, I got addicted to…” Duncan Laurence (2020).

You and me

Playing the game

A losing game

Hearing your name

Eurovision Iconic Moments Quiz Round

From outrageous outfits to bizarre performances, Eurovision has had its fair share of unforgettable moments. 

Test your knowledge and see if you can recall some of them in the last round of our Eurovision Song Contest quiz questions.

Eurovision Iconic Moments Quiz Round

From outrageous outfits to bizarre performances, Eurovision has had its fair share of unforgettable moments. 

Test your knowledge and see if you can recall some of them in the last round of our Eurovision Song Contest quiz questions.

1. During her performance of Drip Drop in 2010, Safura stole the show in an iconic dress of what color?

Red

Gold

Silver

Blue

2. Which Finnish rock band took to the stage in their iconic monstrous makeup and costumes to win the contest in 2006?

Lordi

Apocalyptica

Children of Bodom

Amorphis

3. Bucks Fizz made Eurovision history by performing which iconic hit in 1981 with tear-away clothing as part of the performance?

Making Your Mind Up

Heart of Stone

When We Were Young

One of Those Nights

4. In 2014 this bearded artist put on an unforgettable performance of their song “Rise Like a Phoenix”.

Loreen

Jedward

Lordi

Conchita Wurst

5. Which early 2000’s boy band was reformed to represent their country during the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest?

East 17

5ive

Blue

Boyzone

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Eurovision Trivia Quiz Answers

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Eurovision General Knowledge Quiz Answers

Eurovision Trivia Quiz Answers

Here are the answers to our fun Eurovision pub quiz questions below and tell us how well you did in the comments!

Eurovision General Knowledge Quiz Answers

1. Which country has won the most Eurovision contests throughout history?

Ireland 

France

Germany

Sweden

Eurovision Trivia: Ireland has won the contest seven times while Sweden holds the second place spot with six victories.

2. In what year did the first Eurovision Song Contest take place?

1960

1972

1959

1956

3. Which country has come in last place more times than any other country in the competition?

United Kingdom

Germany

Norway

Russia

4. What is the maximum number of performers allowed on the stage at one time during the competition?

3

4

10

6

5. What is the name of the movie based on Eurovision?

The Story of Fire Saga

The Story of Passionate Song

The Story of Nil Point

The Story of Eurovision

Eurovision Trivia: The 2020 Netflix movie, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga was written by Will Ferrell and Andrew Steele‎.

It stars Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Melissanthi Mahut, Mikael Persbrandt, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Graham Norton, Demi Lovato, and Pierce Brosnan and enjoyed a budget of $35 million.

Like movies? Check out out our Movies Trivia Quizzes, such as 80s Movies Trivia Quiz and 90 Movies Trivia Quiz.

Eurovision History Quiz Answers

Eurovision History Quiz Answers

1. In 1969, Eurovision had four winners. Which of the following countries was NOT one of the winners?

Spain

Portugal

Netherlands

France

Eurovision Trivia: Despite only being held 64 times, there have been 67 Eurovision winners.

2. Despite not being in Europe, Australia competes in the contest each year. In what year did Australia compete in Eurovision for the first time?

2019

2020

2005

2015

3. Which city hosted the first Eurovision finals?

Paris

Oslo

Brussels

Lugano

4. Which song earned the United Kingdom its first Eurovision victory in 1967?

Sing, Little Birdie

Congratulations

Puppet on a String

Boom Bang-a-Bang

Eurovision Trivia: The United Kingdom has won the contest a total of five times since it began in 1956.

5. Which country won the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956?

France

Sweden

Norway

Switzerland

Eurovision Trivia: Switzerland was the first country to win the contest and was the first host nation.

This has only happened six total times in Eurovision history.

Eurovision Artists Quiz Answers

Eurovision Artists Quiz Answers

1. Which Swedish pop band won the contest in 1974?

Europe

Ace of Bass

ABBA

Peter, Bjorn, and John

Eurovision Trivia: ABBA is the most successful group to ever get their start as part of the Eurovision Contest.

2. How many times has German composer Ralph Siegel participated in the contest?

10

12

15

21

3. Which country was represented by Loreen and her song “Euphoria” in 2012?

Sweden

Russia

Israel

Morocco

4. Which iconic pop star won the contest for Switzerland in 1988?

Bjork

Celine Dion

Madonna

Nena

Eurovision Trivia: After her victory in Eurovision, Celine Dion went on to be one of the best-selling pop artists of her time.

5. In the year 2000, this duo of Danish performers won the contest with their song, “Fly on the Wings of Love”.

Olsen Brothers

Taxi

Voice

August and Telma

Eurovision Trivia: This was only the second time that Denmark would win the contest.

They added a third victory in 2013 for a total of three in the history of the contest.

Eurovision Guess The Song Lyrics Quiz Answers

Eurovision Guess The Song Lyrics Quiz Answers

1. “The history book on the shelf Is always …” ABBA 1976

Open for us

Repeating Itself

Getting lost

Changing

2. “They said, “Just snap your fingers” As if it was really that easy for me to…” Rosa Linn (2022).

Move on from you

Forget about you

To get over you

Make you disappear

3. “I’m in love with a fairytale even though it hurts ’cause I don’t care if I lose my mind I’m…” Alexander Rybak (2009).

Already cursed

Over and done

Feeling my worst

Down in the dirt

4. “We’re higher and higher and higher, we’re reaching for…” Loreen (2012).

Infinity

Divinity

The star in me

All we can see

5. “Small town boy in a big arcade, I got addicted to…” Duncan Laurence (2020).

You and me

Playing the game

A losing game

Hearing your name

For more lyric quizzes like this, check our 60s, 70s, 90s, or 00s lyric quizzes.

Eurovision Iconic Moments Quiz Answers

Eurovision Iconic Moments Quiz Answers

1. During her performance of Drip Drop in 2010, Safura stole the show in an iconic dress of what color?

Red

Gold

Silver

Blue

2. Which Finnish rock band took to the stage in their iconic monstrous makeup and costumes to win the contest in 2006?

Lordi

Apocalyptica

Children of Bodom

Amorphis

3. Bucks Fizz made Eurovision history by performing which iconic hit in 1981 with tear-away clothing as part of the performance?

Making Your Mind Up

Heart of Stone

When We Were Young

One of Those Nights

4. In 2014 this bearded artist put on an unforgettable performance of their song “Rise Like a Phoenix”.

Loreen

Jedward

Lordi

Conchita Wurst

Eurovision Trivia: Drag performers have a long history in the competition. 

The first drag performance featured in Eurovision was Carlotta Rivello in 1973, and the competition has seen drag performers every few years.

4. In 2014 this bearded artist put on an unforgettable performance of their song “Rise Like a Phoenix”.

Conchita Wurst

Eurovision Trivia: Drag performers have a long history in the competition. 

The first drag performance featured in Eurovision was Carlotta Rivello in 1973, and the competition has seen drag performers every few years.

5. Which early 2000’s boy band was reformed to represent their country during the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest?

East 17

5ive

Blue

Boyzone

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