Eurovision stars are in attendance at the official ‘turquoise’ carpet opening, in Liverpool, ahead of the Big Eurovision Welcome this evening (Sunday May 7).
Hosted by Liverpool-born presenter, Sam Quek and Ukrainian commentator, Timur Miroshnychenko, the event began at 3.00pm and saw Eurovision acts such as Mae Muller and Blanca Paloma walk the carpet.
Here are some of our favourite snaps of the event.
1. Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Liverpool Opening Ceremony Turquoise Carpet
Blanka, representative for Poland, wears a gorgeous green dress. | Anthony Devlin/Getty Images Photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images
2. Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Liverpool Opening Ceremony Turquoise Carpet
It’s Gustaph for Belgium. | Anthony Devlin/Getty Images Photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images
3. Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Liverpool Opening Ceremony Turquoise Carpet
Sonia makes an appearance. | Dominic Lipinski/Getty Photo: Dominic Lipinski/Getty
4. Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Liverpool Opening Ceremony Turquoise Carpet
The UK entry, Mae Muller, shines in blue. | Anthony Devlin/Getty Images Photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images