The First Channel of the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are excited to announce that Tbilisi will host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on 13 December.
This will be the second time Georgia has assumed the hosting honours following a triumphant staging in 2017. Georgia remains the most successful country in Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC) history, with a record four wins since they debuted in the Contest in 2007.
“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,” said the Eurovision Song Contest Director, Martin Green CBE.
“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,” stated the GPB Director General, Tinatin Berdzenishvili.
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 venue for the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest was officially announced today during Georgian Culture Day at the Georgian Embassy in Switzerland. The event was attended by Georgian Ambassador to Switzerland Shota Getsadze, EBU Deputy Director General and Media Director Jean Philip De Tender, and invited guests.
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.
Georgia achieved its fourth victory in 2024 at the competition held in Madrid, Spain, where 11-year-old Andria Putkaradze earned a record-breaking 239 points—the highest in the competition’s history. This victory also granted Georgia the right to host the international competition for the second time.
