The 71st Eurovision contest will take place in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas

Burgas, a port city on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. This historic decision follows Bulgaria's first-ever victory in the competition in May 2026, when singer Dara won with her song "Bangaranga."

The Bulgarian National Television (BNT), which will organize the event, announced the location on Thursday along with the European Broadcasting Union. The semifinals are scheduled for May 11 and 13, 2027, with the grand final taking place on May 15. Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, had also vied to host the prestigious music extravaganza.

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Burgas will bring something truly special to Eurovision. It is a dynamic and welcoming city on the Black Sea coast with a strong musical and cultural identity, which possesses the ambition, infrastructure, and passion needed to welcome the big Eurovision family.

Eurovision director Martin Green expressed enthusiasm for Burgas, describing it as a "dynamic and welcoming city on the Black Sea coast with a strong musical and cultural identity." He added that the city possesses the necessary ambition, infrastructure, and passion to host the Eurovision family. Milena Milotinova, head of BNT, pledged intensive collaboration with the EBU and Burgas to deliver a contest meeting global expectations.

Recent changes to Eurovision's hosting rules now prevent countries experiencing armed conflict or significant security risks from hosting. This update comes after security concerns arose in previous years, particularly regarding Israel's participation due to conflicts in Gaza. The new regulations also increase the minimum age for competitors from 16 to 18, aiming to enhance the safeguarding and protection of young artists.

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Together with the EBU and Burgas they will face intensive joint work to organize a contest that will live up to the high expectations of millions of viewers around the world.