Bulgarian City Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027 After Historic Win
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- Burgas, Bulgaria, will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027.
- The city was chosen after Bulgarian singer DARA secured the country's first Eurovision victory in 2026.
- Organizers highlighted Burgas's vibrant cultural life, Black Sea location, and modern Arena Burgas complex as key factors in its selection.
The Bulgarian city of Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027, marking a significant cultural event for the nation. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced the selection on Thursday, following Bulgaria's historic first win at the 2026 contest in Vienna with singer DARA's song "Bangaranga."
Burgas, situated on the Black Sea coast, is set to welcome artists, delegations, fans, and media from around the globe for three live shows. The semifinals are scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 13, with the Grand Final taking place on Saturday, May 15, 2027. The event will be held at the Arena Burgas, Bulgaria's newest sports and entertainment complex, which opened in 2023.
Burgas brings something truly special to the Eurovision Song Contest. It is a vibrant and welcoming city on the Black Sea coast, with a strong musical and cultural identity, and it has the ambition, infrastructure, and passion needed to welcome the Eurovision family.
Organizers described Burgas as a "vibrant and welcoming city" with a strong reputation for hosting international music, art, and cultural festivals. Its location on the Black Sea offers a unique backdrop for the world's largest live music event. "Burgas brings something truly special to the Eurovision Song Contest. It is a vibrant and welcoming city on the Black Sea coast, with a strong musical and cultural identity, and it has the ambition, infrastructure, and passion needed to welcome the Eurovision family," said Martin Green, Eurovision Song Contest Event Director.
The selection process involved four candidate cities, with an international working group comprising representatives from the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the EBU evaluating proposals. Burgas, Bulgaria's fourth-largest city, is known for its beaches, parks, and lively summer cultural scene. Further details regarding the Eurovision Village, EuroClub, and the cultural program will be released in the coming weeks and months.
For the first Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Bulgaria, we want to create something that has a truly Bulgarian atmosphere, but is also unmistakably Eurovision - a celebration that unites people through music.
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Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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