Confirmed: 36 countries will take part in Eurovision 2027
The 36 participating countries at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria have just been confirmed by the EBU
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has just announced the 36 countries which will compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria.
The EBU Member Broadcasters, on behalf of their countries, had until mid-October 2026 to formally submit their applications to take part in Eurovision 2027.
Five of the 36 countries are prequalified for the Grand Final to be held on 15 May 2027: The Big-4 (France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom) and host (Bulgaria). The remaining semifinalist countries will be competing in one of the two Semi-finals to be held on 11 and 13 May 2027. The Semi-final draw will take place in January 2027
The 36 participating countries
Changes from Eurovision 2026
EUROVISION DEBUT
Canada will participate in Eurovision for the first time.
WELCOME BACK
North Macedonia didn't participate in Eurovision 2026, but will return for Eurovision 2027.
OUT
Czechia is the only country from Eurovision 2026 that won't participate in Eurovision 2027.
Who's in which Semi-final?
Bulgaria and the Big-4 countries (Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom) are pre-qualified for the Grand Final. The other countries will be allocated to one of two Semi-finals. The Semi-final draw will take place in January
