Eurovision Song Contest 2011 - Grand Final - Full Show

After Lena Meyer-Landrut's victory in Oslo, the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 travelled to Düsseldorf in Germany. It was the first time since 1983 that Germany hosted the contest.

A total of forty-three countries took part in the 2011 contest held in Düsseldorf. The city emerged as the winner of an open selection process which saw several cities compete for the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest.

The biggest news of this contest was the return of Italy, after more than ten years. Italy joined France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom to form the so-called Big Five countries that have automatic qualification to the Grand Final.

One of the most famous German comediennes, Anke Engelke, TV anchor Judith Rakers and all-round showman Stefan Raab hosted the event. Raab had also been part of Lena’s winning team in 2010.

Azerbaijan's Ell and Nikki triumphed in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. Italy's Raphael Gualazzi finished second and Sweden's Eric Saade finished third. It was the very first victory for Azerbaijan and meant that the contest would go to its most eastern location in the history of the competition the following year.

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[magicmagicman]

Only one week into quarantine and i find myself watching the whole 3 1/2 hours of a eurovision thats 9 years old....

[fredinhogameplays]

Time stamps:

Intro - 0:00
Start - 0:15
Hosts - 1:17
Satellite - 3:25
Flags - 6:29
Lena - 7:05
Stage Timelapse - 9:10
Finland 🇫🇮 - 13:01
Bosnia & Hezergovina 🇧🇦 - 17:04
Denmark 🇩🇰 - 21:03
Lithuania 🇱🇹 - 25:01
Hungary 🇭🇺 - 29:09
Ireland 🇮🇪 - 33:15
Sweden 🇸🇪 - 37:14
Estonia 🇪🇪 - 41:18
Greece 🇬🇷 - 45:23
Russia 🇷🇺 - 49:27
France 🇫🇷 - 53:28
Italy 🇮🇹 - 57:18
Green Room - 1:01:15
Switzerland 🇨🇭- 1:03:00
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 - 1:06:45
Moldova 🇲🇩 - 1:10:51
Germany 🇩🇪 - 1:14:53
Romania 🇷🇴 - 1:18:57
Austria 🇦🇹 - 1:23:01
Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 - 1:27:07
Slovenia 🇸🇮 - 1:31:06
Interview - 1:35:07
Iceland 🇮🇸 - 1:36:11
Spain 🇪🇸 - 1:40:13
Ukraine 🇺🇦 - 1:44:10
Serbia 🇷🇸 - 1:48:29
Georgia 🇬🇪 - 1:52:25
Reminder - 1:57:16
Reminder - 2:07:46
Interval Acts - 2:13:43
Green Room Opening - 2:25:23
Voting - 2:27:52
Winner Reveal - 3:20:58
Winner’s Performance - 3:25:01
End - 3:28:12

Edit: Thank you for the support guys! 1000 likes! So happy!!!

[Blk_Sheep]

That arena was next gen and it looks more modern than the one in 2021.
When German people make stuff, it ages so well...

[aknevirir]

I was just 12 yo when I watched this live on TV in 2011, now I am 25, I still watch with the same excitement as I watched for the first time. Danke Deutschland for this amazing show!!

[JADEBLADE]

One of the best openings in my opinion

[Slashycent]

Man after all these years this is still such an utterly _ecstatic_ opening performance. Stefan Raab is an entertainment genius. Outstanding job from everyone involved.

[NDrockingIt]

The intro to Lena's performance is one of my favourite moments in Eurovision, I love that they acknowledged every worker during the show's runtime.

[Germanistan]

Anke Engelke ist einfach großartig, die Frau kann alles.

[henkjanvanraikonnen]

The best intro and show of Eurovision! Who is looking this in 2024?? 🤗👌

[TheAsc]

Schaue Ankes "Wer stiehlt mir die Show" und musste einfach nochmal das grandiose Opening von 2011 schauen. Immer noch das geilste.

[davidarnold]

Can't believe it's almost 10 years since a big five member won

[BitFloh]

This is the best opening of a Eurovision Song Contest ever. Stefan Raab is a genius. Thank you!

[mkdo]

The intro is very efficient, like how the Germans work.

[nilsklein]

Back in 2011 the stage design was ahead of time in comparison to Norway 2010. Even in 2023 the stage could be used because of its timeless look

[NDrockingIt]

OMG! THAT INTRO! I couldn't watch it that day. Omg! How exciting it must be to be there celebrating!

[lolopiner]

I started watching Eurovision in 2012 so I'm happy to see what I've missed.
Germany nailed being hosts, I wonder why nobody talks about it

[mariannales]

It's my favorite eurovision year. This eurovision has something different from other contests: songs, stage, crowd.

[genschyy]

Who's here 10 years later after Italy won in 2021?

[luprsil]

Azerbaijan really send amazing performers with an amazing duo, they deserved it!

My personal TOP10:
1. Azerbaijan
2. Ireland
3. Georgia
4. Ukraine
5. B&H
6. Serbia
7. Slovenia
8. Finland
9. Sweden
10. Iceland

[Michael-eted]

Amazing contest in Düsseldorf with 2000 spot lights and biggest led screen ever used in ESC, really full of technology... wow. My favorite entry was from Slovenia.