The Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, following Bulgarian singer Dara's victory at this year's event in Vienna, Austria, in May.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) have announced that Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027. The contest will be staged at Arena Burgas, Bulgaria's newest sports and entertainment venue, which opened in 2023.
Selection Process
Burgas was selected after a competitive process involving four Bulgarian cities. Burgas and Sofia advanced to the final stage, with Varna and Plovdiv also submitting initial bids.
The EBU said Burgas was chosen for its strong overall proposition, combining the venue and technical potential required for the contest with accommodation capacity, transport, and international connectivity.
Reactions and Expectations
Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green said: "We are delighted that Burgas will be the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Burgas brings something really special to the Eurovision Song Contest. It is a vibrant, welcoming city on the Black Sea with a strong musical and cultural identity, and it has the ambition, infrastructure and passion needed to welcome the Eurovision family."
He added: "For the first Eurovision Song Contest ever to be held in Bulgaria, we want to create something that feels truly Bulgarian while also being unmistakably Eurovision – a celebration that brings people together through music."
Official Statements
BNT director general Milena Milotinova said she was confident Bulgaria would be a worthy Eurovision host and would showcase the best of its culture, hospitality, and professionalism. She noted that BNT, the EBU, and Burgas now have an intensive period of collaboration ahead.
Burgas mayor Dimitar Nikolov described hosting the 2027 contest as an "exceptional honour".
Event Dates
The 2027 Eurovision Song Contest will take place from May 11 to 15, with semi-finals on Tuesday May 11 and Thursday May 13, and the grand final on Saturday May 15.
Dara's win with the song Bangaranga secured Bulgaria's first-ever Eurovision victory, leading to the country's first time hosting the event.
