Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988


competed at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, held in Dublin, Ireland.
The Swiss entry, which won the competition, was Céline Dion with the French language song "Ne partez pas sans moi", composed by Atilla Şereftuğ and Nella Martinetti.

Before Eurovision

National final

The Swiss entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 was selected through a national final. The final was held on 6 February 1988 at the Théâtre de Beausobre in Morges, hosted by Serge Moisson. Nine songs in total competed, with the winner selected by three regional juries, a press jury and another jury of experts.

At Eurovision

Dion performed 9th on the night of the contest, following Israel and preceding Ireland. She went on to win the contest, receiving 137 points in total.
The Swiss conductor at the contest was the composer of the song, Atilla Şereftuğ.

Points awarded to Switzerland

Points awarded by Switzerland