Hungary was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 with the song "", composed by Viktor Rakonczai, with lyrics by Krisztina Bokor Fekete, and performed by the band V.I.P. The Hungarian participating broadcaster, (MTV), selected its entry through a national final.
Magyar TelevÃÂzió (MTV) held the national final on 28 February 1997 at its television studios in Budapest, hosted by István Vágó. 19 songs took part with the winner being chosen by voting from five regional juries, who each awarded 10-7-5-3-1 to their top five songs.
On the night of the final V.I.P. performed 19th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of voting "" had picked up 39 points, placing Hungary joint 12th (with ) of the 25 entries. The Hungarian jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners the United Kingdom.