Eurovision 2027 in Burgas: what to know

When and where

Eurovision 2027 is in Burgas, Bulgaria, on the Black Sea coast, at Arena Burgas (capacity about 15,000). It's hosted by Bulgarian National Television (BNT) after DARA won for Bulgaria in Vienna.

Where to watch from America: see our guide.

How the semi-finals and the final work

Most countries have to get through one of the two semi-finals first. Ten countries qualify from each one. A few go straight to the Grand Final: the host, Bulgaria, plus the “Big Five” countries that pay the most toward the contest (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK), as long as they take part. Spain and France hadn't confirmed for 2027 at the time of writing.

In both the semi-finals and the final, the result is roughly half professional juries and half public vote. Here's how Americans can vote.

Next door, at last

This one's personal. Canada debuts at Eurovision in 2027, through CBC/Radio-Canada. It's the first new country since Australia joined in 2015. Canada will compete in the semi-finals, and Canadian fans finally get their own entry to cheer for (though, as in every country, they can't vote for it).

CBC/Radio-Canada is choosing an artist first and creating the song afterward. How Canada is picking its act →

America still doesn't compete, so Americans stay in the Rest of the World vote.

Who's competing

As of mid-October 2026, these 32 broadcasters are reported to be taking part:

• AlbaniaUsually Festivali i Këngës in DecemberHow the selections work →
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• CanadaArtist search on CBC/Radio-Canada, autumn 2026 to early 2027How the selections work →
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• DenmarkUsually Dansk Melodi Grand PrixHow the selections work →
• Estonia
• FinlandUsually UMK, its national finalHow the selections work →
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Israel
• ItalySanremo's Eurovision night, 19 FebruaryHow the selections work →
• LatviaUsually SupernovaHow the selections work →
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• MaltaUsually MESCHow the selections work →
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• Netherlands
• North Macedonia
• NorwayUsually Melodi Grand PrixHow the selections work →
• Poland
• Romania
• San Marino
• SwedenMelodifestivalen, final on 13 MarchHow the selections work →
• Switzerland
• Ukraine
• United KingdomUsually chosen internallyHow the selections work →

Ireland won't be there: RTÉ has said it won't take part in or broadcast the 2027 contest. Belgium is back after a delay, with VRT choosing its act internally. Spain and Slovenia haven't decided, and Iceland's broadcaster has said it will stay out unless Israel is barred. France, Portugal, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Serbia were expected but hadn't confirmed at the time of writing, and Hungary has until early December to decide on a return. The EBU publishes the official list later in 2026, and we'll update this guide when it does.

What's new for 2027

• Performers must be 18 or older. The minimum age had been 16 since 1990.
• Public voting moves fully online, and voters will be asked to choose more than one entry.
• Tighter limits on pre-recorded backing vocals.
• A new hosting rule: a country can be ruled ineligible to host if it's in an armed conflict or facing serious instability.