Burgas Hosts Eurovision
Black Sea City Burgas, Bulgaria, Will Host Eurovision 2027 After Country's Win
Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, according to La Provincia and multiple Spanish outlets. The announcement follows Bulgaria's victory at the most recent edition of the contest — the country's first-ever Eurovision win.
Burgas is Bulgaria's fourth-largest city, with around 200,000 residents. It sits on the western shore of the Black Sea and is known as a summer tourist destination. Hosting Eurovision would mark the biggest international event in the city's history.
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision for the First Time
Bulgaria claimed its first Eurovision victory at the most recent contest. The win gives the country the right to host the next edition, following the long-standing Eurovision tradition. The host nation is always the previous year's winner.
Bulgaria had previously come close to winning. The country finished second in 2017 with Kristian Kostov's entry "Beautiful Mess." The 2027 win ends years of near-misses and marks a major milestone for Bulgarian pop music on the world stage.
Why Burgas Beat Other Bulgarian Cities
Burgas was chosen over other Bulgarian cities, including the capital Sofia. Organizers pointed to the city's large event infrastructure and its coastal location as key factors. The city already hosts one of Eastern Europe's biggest music festivals, Spirit of Burgas.
Hosting Eurovision requires a venue with at least 10,000 seats and strong transport links. Burgas has an international airport and direct connections across Europe. Its summer tourism economy also means the city is used to handling large crowds.
What Hosting Eurovision Means for Bulgaria
Eurovision typically brings huge economic benefits to the host city. Past host cities have seen hundreds of millions of euros flow in from tourism, broadcasting, and media. For Burgas, it would be a transformative moment.
The contest draws around 180 million TV viewers across Europe each year. It also brings thousands of fans who travel to the host city for the live shows. Bulgaria will need to invest in staging, security, and accommodation to meet Eurovision's strict requirements.
Eurovision 2027 Timeline and What Comes Next
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) — the body that runs Eurovision — will now work with Bulgarian public broadcaster BNT to plan the event. The two semifinal shows and the grand final are expected to take place in May 2027, as is standard for the contest.
Bulgaria must also confirm its own entry for the 2027 contest. As the host nation, it gets an automatic spot in the grand final. The EBU will publish the full list of competing countries in the months ahead.
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