CulturePublished: 13 August 2026 at 12:58

Eurovision 2027 to be held in Bulgaria's Burgas

The Eurovision Song Contest will mark its 71st anniversary in May 2027, taking place in the Bulgarian city of Burgas after singer Dara's win for Bulgaria this year.

In May 2027, the Eurovision Song Contest will celebrate its 71st anniversary. Next year's host city has been confirmed as Burgas, a Bulgarian city on the Black Sea coast, following the win of Bulgarian representative Dara at this year's contest.

Contest dates

The semi-finals are scheduled for May 11 and 13, with the grand final set for May 15. This will mark the first time Eurovision has been hosted in Bulgaria.

The contest draws millions of viewers across Europe and beyond each year, with the winning country traditionally earning the right to host the following year's event. This year that honor went to Dara, making Bulgaria a Eurovision host nation for the first time.

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