In addition to the finalists competing for the top prize, the evening included many exceptional performances and appearances.
Those include two songs from Madonna, a video clip from Gal Gadot, a performance by Idan Raichel and a show from last year's winner, Netta Barzilai. The evening also featured a special "switch song," in which Eurovision legends – including Israeli winner Gali Atari – performed each other's winning songs.
Netherlands has long been considered the favorite to win tonight, with Sweden, Switzerland, Australia and Russia also contenders.