Eurovision 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

The Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, from May 12 to 15, 2027, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) confirmed on August 13, 2026. The seaside city on the Black Sea will host the competition at Arena Burgas, Bulgaria's newest sports and entertainment venue, which opened in 2023.

The event follows Bulgarian singer Dara's victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, with her dance anthem "Bangaranga" — the country's first Eurovision win. Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green said organizers were "delighted" with the choice, describing Burgas as "a vibrant, welcoming city on the Black Sea with a strong musical and cultural identity." He added that the city has "the ambition, infrastructure and passion needed to welcome the Eurovision family."

Burgas was selected after a competitive bidding process involving four Bulgarian cities. Burgas and Sofia advanced to the final stage, while Varna and Plovdiv were eliminated earlier. The EBU cited Burgas's "strong overall proposition, combining the venue and technical potential," including hotel capacity, transport, and international travel links. The choice surprised some Eurovision watchers, as BNT director Milena Miltenova and Dara had both mentioned Sofia as the expected host city in May 2026.

Miltenova said she is "confident" Bulgaria will be a "worthy" host and will "showcase the very best of our culture, hospitality and professionalism." She noted an "intensive period of collaboration" lies ahead to meet the expectations of millions of viewers. Burgas mayor Dimitar Nikolov called the selection an "exceptional honour."

The contest can deliver significant economic benefits. According to the EBU, Liverpool saw a €66 million (£56 million) boost after hosting in 2023, Malmö €40 million in 2024, and Basel €58 million in 2025.

Earlier in the week of August 13, 2026, organizers updated the contest rules: if a country involved in an armed conflict wins Eurovision, it will be ineligible to host the following year. The amendment, approved by the governing body after feedback from broadcasters following Eurovision 2026, also disqualifies hosts if a "sensitive geopolitical situation" affects security, safety, or stability. The change is widely seen as a reaction to Israel's continued participation amid criticism of its military actions in Gaza, and it would also affect Ukraine, which has been at war since Russia's 2022 invasion. After Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won in 2022, security concerns led the UK to host the 2023 contest in Liverpool.