Eurovision Song Contest 2027: Burgas
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will be held in Burgas in May 2027, after Dara's victory in Vienna. Find all the information about Eurovision 2027: Date, City, Participants, Arena, Eurovision Village and Euroclub
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Date: When is Eurovision 2027?
The Eurovision week will have three shows: Semi-final 1 on Tuesday, Semi-final 2 on Thursday and the Grand Final on Saturday:
- Semi-final 1: 11 May 2027
- Semi-final 2: 13 May 2027
- Grand Final: 15 May 2027
All three live shows will start at 21:00 CEST
City: Burgas
Burgas will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Located on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Burgas is known for its beaches, seafront parks and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Take a stroll through the Sea Garden, the city’s famous waterfront park, or enjoy the cafés and restaurants along the seafront.
Discover Burgas’ maritime charm: As Bulgaria’s fourth-largest city and one of the country’s most important port cities, Burgas combines coastal scenery with a vibrant cultural life, hosting music festivals, cultural events and art exhibitions.
Burgas also offers solid infrastructure, with an international airport, a modern public transport network, and road and rail connections to the rest of Bulgaria.
Arena Burgas
Арена Бургас
Burgas will host the contest at Arena Burgas.
Arena Burgas is one of Bulgaria’s newest and most modern indoor arenas. With room for up to 15,000 spectators during concerts, it is well suited for hosting an event on the scale of the Eurovision Song Contest. Officially opened in 2023, the arena has already hosted international sporting events, concerts and large live productions.
The arena is located close to Burgas’ city centre and is easily accessible by bus and car. Arena Burgas also features modern facilities and infrastructure, helping ensure smooth operations throughout the contest week.
Participants
At least 36 countries will participate at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027:
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.
Spain and Slovenia have not yet decided whether they will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. In recognition of the complexity of the matter, the EBU has agreed to give both broadcasters until December to confirm.
Five countries boycotted Eurovision 2026 because of Israel's participation: Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain. Ireland and Netherlands have confirmed that they will continue their boycott in 2027, while Iceland is also absent from the list of participating countries.
Tickets
Tickets for Eurovision 2027 will go on sale early in 2027. Read more: How to get tickets for Eurovision 2027.
Eurovision Village: Port of Burgas
Warehouse 7, Port of Burgas
Eurovision Village is planned to be located at the Port of Burgas, close to Arena Burgas. The site, formerly home to “Warehouse 7”, will be transformed into the Eurovision Village for next year’s contest.
Eurovision Village is the official festival area during Eurovision Song Contest 2027.
In Eurovision Village you can see live performances by artists, DJs, special events and public viewing of the shows broadcast from the Arena.
EuroClub
The EuroClub is the venue for some special parties, the official after parties and performances by participants.
