One of the world’s most-watched music events is being shown on the big screen.

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be performed live in Sweden and streamed into cinemas across the country, including three Kent screens.

The Light Cinema in Sittingbourne, Cineworld in Ashford and Showcase at Bluewater, near Dartford, will all be showing the grand final of the international singing competition on Saturday, May 11.

The show, which starts at 8pm, is being broadcast in the UK by BBC One with commentary from Graham Norton.

The comedian and chat show host took over the job from Terry Wogan, who had been the voice of Eurovision for more than 30 years, in 2008.

Meanwhile, radio DJs Scott Mills and Rylan will oversee coverage on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds when the acts take to the stage.

The pair will also provide the commentary on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the semi-final shows on Tuesday May 7 and Thursday May 9, while broadcaster Richie Anderson will be leading the commentary for the first time on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

The BBC’s director of entertainment, Kate Phillips, said: “Following a thrilling contest in Liverpool last year after hosting on behalf for Ukraine, the BBC proudly continues to be the home of Eurovision in the UK.

“We’re delighted to broadcast both the semi-finals and the grand final on BBC One and iPlayer, plus BBC Radio 2 continues to be the home of Eurovision on the airwaves and will broadcast all three live shows, as well as wall-to-wall Eurovision content on the day of the grand final.”

The competition changes location every year. This May, it will be hosted in Malmö, Sweden, after singer Loreen won last year’s contest.

Olly Alexander, best known for being the frontman of pop group Years and Years and for his BAFTA-winning role in It’s A Sin, will be representing the United Kingdom with his song, Dizzy.

However, according to news website Eurovision World, Switzerland’s rapper and violinist Nemo is the favourite to win this year with the single The Code.

Previous champions have included Abba, Celine Dion and Lulu, who won the competition for the UK in 1969.

Despite not claiming the top spot, notable performers such as Michael Ball, Julio Iglesias, Bonnie Tyler, Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John and Sam Ryder have all taken part in the contest over the years.

During the Eurovision cinema screenings, organised by CinemaLive, viewers are encouraged to come in fancy dress and sing along to the songs.

John Travers of CinemaLive said: “We’re delighted to be working with the BBC to bring Eurovision’s Grand Final live into cinemas across the UK for the second year in a row.”

“We want audiences to enjoy themselves, come along in groups, get your fancy dress on, and come together to enjoy this incredible occasion on the big screen!”

Tickets to watch the Eurovision Song Contest in cinemas can be booked online here or via the cinema website.

The show begins at 8pm and lasts for approximately four hours.