The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) announced Thursday that Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027.
The competition will take place from May 12 to 15, 2027, in the Bulgarian coastal city located near the Black Sea. The grand final is scheduled for May 15. The event will include rehearsals, semi-finals, and the final at Bulgaria's newest venue.
Bulgaria earned the right to host the contest after singer Dara won the 2026 edition in Vienna, Austria in May with her song "Bangaranga." The victory marked Bulgaria's first Eurovision win. Under Eurovision tradition, the winning country hosts the following year's contest.
Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green said organisers were "delighted" with Burgas as the host city, stating that it would "bring something really special" to the competition.
This marks a historic debut for Bulgaria as a host nation of the Eurovision Song Contest. The contest is described as the world's largest live televised music show.
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