Burgas to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027

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The European Broadcasting Union and Bulgarian National Television have selected Burgas to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest at Arena Burgas, with Semi-Final 1 on 11 May, Semi-Final 2 on 13 May and the Grand Final on 15 May 2027. Bulgaria won the right to host after singer Dara’s victory in May, and the EBU said Burgas beat other bids including Sofia. The EBU announced rule changes for 2027 that bar broadcasters from hosting if their state is involved in an “armed conflict” or “sensitive geopolitical situation” and raise the minimum competing artist age from 16 to 18. The EBU will use an independent security body to assess potentially difficult situations and, if a winning member is ruled ineligible, will appoint an alternative host broadcaster to assume all hosting rights and liabilities. The rule change follows a wave of controversy and boycotts this year, with Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia withdrawing after organisers declined to exclude Israel; Israel finished second in both 2025 and 2026. Organisers said the rule updates aim to give greater clarity and protect artists and production staff; Martin Green, Eurovision director, framed them as part of an annual review to keep the contest fair, transparent and safe. Despite recent boycotts and a viewer drop from 160 million in 2025 to 130 million in 2026, the EBU is expanding the franchise, with Eurovision Song Contest Asia planned for Bangkok and Canada joining the main contest.

Eurovision Song Contest

@eurovision.tv

We have a Host City for #Eurovision2027 🇧🇬 Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest on 11 | 13 | 15 May 🎤 See you at the seaside! ⛱️🌞 🌊

567h ago

Mar Menor2

Palestian LIVES matter Lets not celebrate GENOCIDE in 2027

That Oul Browl2

Hey, do you guys plan on including Israel again this year?

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𝔎𝔯𝔦𝔰🌹🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️17

All of Sofia City Council on suicide watch.

PITT BASKETBALL SHOUTING3

AAAAAAAA I LOVE BALKAN POLITICS

Marie2

nooin, ESC und Pfingstlager fallen wieder zusammen 😭

ESC Discord

@escdiscord.com

🚨🇧🇬 BREAKING: Burgas will host the 71st #Eurovision Song Contest at the Arena Burgas, as just revealed by broadcaster BNT and the EBU. 🔹 Semi-Final 1: Tuesday 11 May 2027 🔸 Semi-Final 2: Thursday 13 May 2027 🔹 Grand Final: Saturday 15 May 2027

148h ago

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house of theolia. 🦊🌙⚧5

explaining esc 2027 to an american: imagine a burgas

byJannik4

Wait- so Netta was right?? #Burgas2027 #Eurovision

ESC Hayden4

Considering Sofia seemed like the 'obvious' pick, and 90% of the fandom apparently think Burgas is totally unfit as a host city, it'll be interesting to see what swung it in their favour. Was Sofia's bid not up to scratch? Or was Burgas' better than expected? Or both?

James Ball

@jamesrball.com

Genuinely terrible decision – Sofia could easily host a great eurovision, Burgas will *struggle* logistically – made for dumb and dubious political reasons. ...Eurovision is so back, baby.

157h ago

Tyron

@tyron.bsky.social

Eurovision hosts next year confirmed as Burgas (Bulgaria's coastal resort - have been murmurings of government interference to secure this...). Looks like smallest arena in a while, but 4k fixed seats and likely overall 8k capacity (bigger than 6k for Liverpool). Tickets likely still eyewatering

147h ago

Tyron5

Would LOVE to see a chart of the absolute plunge in Sofia accommodation prices for week of 11th-15th May from the rush of cancellations, and corresponding surge in Burgas accom pricing/bookings. Apparently could get an Airbnb for a week in Burgas for €300 last week...

Joel1

Trying to explain Eurovision host cities to an American:

Scott Bryan

@scottygb.bsky.social

Burgas in Bulgaria will host Eurovision 2027. Contest will be on 11th, 13th and the 15th May.

147h ago

ABC News Australia

@news.abc.net.au

Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas selected to host Eurovision next year

86h ago

Aussievision

@aussievisionnet.bsky.social

It's Burgas for Eurovision 2027! And we have the dates as well:

38h ago

Alex Tilston Fleming

@alex.tilstonfleming.com

Currently in Burgas airport, where they have been pumping out Eurovision bangers in celebration while I am eating the most expensive double cheeseburger I have ever bought.

46h ago

European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

@ebu.ch

Eurovision’s bound for Burgas! 🇧🇬🙌 The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will take place on Bulgaria’s beautiful Black Sea coast 🏖️ 📍 Arena Burgas 📆 11, 13 & 15 May 2027 ✨ A full programme of activities will take place across Burgas during Eurovision week

58h ago

taber

@kvetch.gay

Burgas (just south of Varna) is the host city for Eurovision and I was correct to make this picture

53h ago

YEP News en

@english.yepnews.eu

The next Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) will be held at a popular holiday destination on the Black Sea coast: the... by BR in Germany

13h ago

Elliot

@elliotrharris.bsky.social

Congratulations to Burgas getting the hosting gig, am interested how they'll manage to host it as seemed dead cert on Sofia but clearly had a strong package to win it Eurovision on a costal beach city also sounds perfect for fans also who can just relax for a few hours there

37h ago

Adrian Bradley

@ade-bradley.co.uk

MORE Eurovision news. In what would have seemed like a surprise until about a couple of weeks ago - Sofia is NOT hosting Eurovision 2026. Instead it's going to be Burgas on the Black Sea. The Final will be on 15 May 2027 at Arena Burgas with Semi Finals on the 11th and 13th May.

18h ago