With the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest taking place this weekend, people across Europe will be gearing up for an exciting time ahead.

The event, taking place in Sweden this year, will showcase music acts from across Europe.

The Grand Final takes place tomorrow (Saturday, May 11) from 8pm.

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Here's six places in Hertfordshire where you can catch the final.

1. Broadway Cinema & Theatre, Letchworth

The Comet: Letchworth's Broadway Cinema.Letchworth's Broadway Cinema. (Image: Google Maps)

Independent art-deco cinema, Broadway Cinema & Theatre, will show the final from 8pm on Saturday.

For the second year running, the final will be screened at cinemas across the UK, allowing fans to come together and be "united by music".

Tickets cost £14 and can be purchased at www.broadway-letchworth.com

2. The Pioneer Club, St Albans

The Comet: The Pioneer Club, St Albans.The Pioneer Club, St Albans. (Image: Google Maps)

"Euro snacks" are promised at St Albans' The Pioneer Club as the Eurovision final is shown on  a big screen.

A DJ set will follow the screening, with tables of four selling for £60.

Tickets can be purchased at www.tickets.pioneerclub.co.uk

3. Southern Maltings, Ware

The Comet: The Southern Maltings, Ware.The Southern Maltings, Ware. (Image: Google Maps)

"The ultimate Eurovision experience" will take place at the Southern Maltings in Ware.

A movie-theatre size screen will show the event, with RuPaul's Drag Race star Vicki Vivacious acting as compère.

Tickets can be purchased at www.southernmaltings.co.uk

4. The Orange Tree, Hitchin

The Comet: The Orange Tree, Hitchin.The Orange Tree, Hitchin. (Image: Google Maps)

Hitchin's The Orange Tree will be showing the Eurovision Grand Final for free on Saturday.

A big TV has been promised, along with a DJ before and after the show, decorations and fancy dress.

No booking is required for the event.

5. Cineworld, Stevenage

The Comet: Cineworld in Stevenage.Cineworld in Stevenage. (Image: Google Maps)

Cineworld in Stevenage is among the UK cinemas set to show the Eurovision Grand Final.

The cinema will be showing the event for the second-year running, with 2024's contest being the 68th edition of the competition.

Tickets can be purchased at www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/stevenage.

6. The Swan, Markyate

The Comet: The Swan in Markyate.The Swan in Markyate. (Image: Google Maps)

Games and prizes are included in The Swan's showing of the Eurovision final.

"Eurovision-themed nibbles" have also been promised for the occasion.

No booking is required for the event.