Pour the wine and dust off the bunting — Eurovision is back. The 2016 contest is being played out in Stockholm, with the final being broadcast on BBC One on 14 May. If you want to give the UK entry (Joe and Jake, since you asked) your support with full gusto, head to one of these Eurovision events happening around London.
Laugh Out London comedy
Laugh Out London's comedy night at The Camden Head takes on a Eurovision theme for one night only, with comedians giving their own interpretation of events on the Eurovision stage.
6 May, £5/£4, prebook, 8pm
The Water Poet
This Spitalfields stalwart hosts its annual Eurovision screening party with all things Swedish as a theme. Dress up as anything to do with Eurovision, or anything Swedish and you might be in with a chance of winning a prize. Watch the action on one of nine screens as you tuck into Swedish nosh.
14 May, free entry, just turn up, 5pm-midnight
Century, Shaftesbury Avenue
Private members' club Century on Shaftesbury Avenue hosts what claims to be London's biggest Eurovision party, beginning with a Eurovision Lip Sync Battle. After the screening of Eurovision, guests can dance the night away to Eurovision hits on the roof terrace.
14 May, £15, prebook, 6pm-3am
Thirst Bar
Head to Thirst Bar in Soho to watch the show across four screens, followed by an after party with a live DJ.
14 May, from £5, prebook, 5pm-3am
Hackney Picturehouse
Watch the action on the big screen at Hackney Picturehouse, accompanied by a live DJ.
14 May, free, prebook, 7.30pm
Nordic Bar
Watch all the action across three screens at Nordic Bar, a Scandinavian-themed bar close to Oxford Street.
14 May, £7.90 (includes entry and first drink), prebook, from 8pm
The Phoenix Artist Club
Themed food, live performances, a quiz and a live DJ accompany the screening at The Phoenix Artists' Club on Charing Cross Road.
14 May, £12 (includes a glass of bubbly), prebook, from 7pm
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