In pictures: Top moments from Eurovision Song Contest 2024

11 May 2024

André Rhoden-Paul,BBC News

Eurovision Queen Loreen, last year's winner, gave a cinematic performance in the break before results

Getty Eurovision Queen Loreen, last year's winner, gave a cinematic performance in the break before results — Eurovision Queen Loreen, last year's winner, gave a cinematic performance in the break before results

Skimpy costumes, wacky performances and furious flag-waving... it can only be Eurovision.

This year, the 68th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmo, Sweden.

But organisers struggled to keep the focus on the fun and sparkle, as politics and drama overshadowed the show.

Here are the best photos from the night.

Switzerland's Nemo became emotional after being crowned Eurovision winner

Reuters Nemo — Switzerland's Nemo became emotional after being crowned Eurovision winner

And defied gravity during their performance of The Code

Getty Images Nemo — And defied gravity during their performance of The Code

Israel's Eden Golan thanked the crowd despite receiving a chorus of boos and cheers

Getty Images Eden Golan — Israel's Eden Golan thanked the crowd despite receiving a chorus of boos and cheers

The UK's Olly Alexander had us turning our heads with his performance of Dizzy: he finished in 18th place

Getty Images Olly Alexander — The UK's Olly Alexander had us turning our heads with his performance of Dizzy: he finished in 18th place

Cyprus's Silia Kapsis was the youngest contestant at 17 years old

Getty Images Silia Kapsis — Cyprus's Silia Kapsis was the youngest contestant at 17 years old

Finland's Windows95man set the stage alight

Reuters Windows95man — Finland's Windows95man set the stage alight

Baby Lasagna from Croatia had the crowd rocking with Rim Tim Tagi Dim, which earned him second place

Getty Images Silia Kapsis — Baby Lasagna from Croatia had the crowd rocking with Rim Tim Tagi Dim, which earned him second place

Bambie Thug, representing Ireland, brought Satanic vibes to Eurovision

Getty Images Bambi Thug — Bambie Thug, representing Ireland, brought Satanic vibes to Eurovision

Eurovision Queen Loreen gave the final performance before the results were announced

Getty Images Loreen — Eurovision Queen Loreen gave the final performance before the results were announced

Eurovision favourite Conchita Wurst also came back for an Abba tribute

Getty Images Conchita Wurst — Eurovision favourite Conchita Wurst also came back for an Abba tribute

Nemo screamed in delight on learning they were crowned Eurovision winner

Reuters Malmo — Nemo screamed in delight on learning they were crowned Eurovision winner

Switzerland's Nemo rejoices with their Eurovision trophy

Getty Images Nemo lifts the trophy — Switzerland's Nemo rejoices with their Eurovision trophy

Fans across the world watched the final, including these fans in Israel

Getty Images Fans in Israel — Fans across the world watched the final, including these fans in Israel

Activist Greta Thunberg is removed from a pro-Palestinian protest, which took place in Malmo against Israel's participation in the competition

Reuters Activist Greta Thunberg is removed from a pro-Palestinian protest in Malmo — Activist Greta Thunberg is removed from a pro-Palestinian protest, which took place in Malmo against Israel's participation in the competition

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