Burgas to host Eurovision 2027 as Bulgaria prepares first home final

Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

The European Broadcasting Union and Bulgarian National Television confirmed that the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will take place in Burgas from 12 to 15 May at Arena Burgas, following Dara’s victory in Vienna this year.

EBU director Martin Green said Burgas offers a vibrant setting on the Black Sea and the organisers aim to create a contest that feels “truly Bulgarian” while retaining Eurovision’s character. BNT director Milena Miltenova and winning artist Dara both expressed pride in the result and welcomed international audiences.

Burgas was chosen after a competitive process that shortlisted four Bulgarian cities and advanced Burgas and Sofia to the final stage. Officials highlighted the city’s venue capacity, hotel availability and transport links as factors in the selection.

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The decision positions Arena Burgas, opened in 2023, as Bulgaria’s principal venue for the 2027 contest and signals an intensive preparatory period among organisers to meet global broadcast expectations, according to statements from the EBU and BNT.

Burgas mayor Dimitar Nikolov described the selection as an exceptional honour, and organisers noted potential economic and promotional benefits by comparison with previous host-city impacts cited by the EBU.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

• Eurovision 2027 set for Burgas, Bulgaria, from 12 to 15 May at Arena Burgas
• Bulgaria hosts for the first time after Dara’s win in Vienna
• Selection followed a competitive bid process with Burgas and Sofia as final candidates

Rule change update

The contest’s governing body amended rules to bar countries engaged in armed conflict or facing a sensitive geopolitical situation that affects national security from hosting the following year; the change was approved after consultations with participating broadcasters.

The amendment clarifies that winning countries may be deemed ineligible to host if security, safety or regional stability are compromised, a provision that the EBU says follows feedback from broadcasters after the 2026 contest in Vienna.