25 Eurovision Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

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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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

If you like Dion, check out our list of her best duets!

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

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

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.

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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