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Georgia to host Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Tbilisi

13 May 2025
This is a photo of the Georgian capital Tbilisi with an overlay of the Junior Eurovision logo

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Georgian Member, GPB, are excited to announce that Tbilisi, Georgia, will host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on Saturday, 13 December.

This will be the second time Georgia has assumed the hosting honours following a triumphant staging in 2017.

Watch the video here for a tour of Georgia and details of JESC 2025.

Georgia remains the most successful country in JESC history, with a record four wins since they debuted in the Contest in 2007.

Eurovision Song Contest Director Martin Green CBE said: "We can’t wait to return to Georgia, a nation that’s profoundly passionate about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.  GPB’s proven ability to deliver outstanding shows gives us every confidence that this will be an exceptional edition that creates cherished memories for young participants and audiences worldwide."

GPB Director General Tinatin Berdzenishvili said: "Hosting Junior Eurovision again in Tbilisi is a great honour for Georgia. It’s a huge responsibility and we’re aiming to deliver an even bigger and more entertaining show than ever before. We look forward to welcoming young talents and fans from around the world to share our rich culture, heritage, and celebrated hospitality."

Natia Mshvenieradze, Georgia’s Head of Delegation, added: "The 2017 edition was an unforgettable journey. Eight years on, and we aim to surpass that success by creating an even more spectacular event that will resonate for years to come."

The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will showcase talented performers aged nine to 14 from across Europe and beyond, celebrating youth, creativity, and cultural diversity through original musical performances.

Further details, including the official venue, theme, and full participant lineup, will be announced in the coming months.

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Contact


Dave Goodman

Communications Manager - Eurovision Song Contest and Junior Eurovision Song Contest

goodman@ebu.ch