Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas selected to host Eurovision Song Contest next year
The Black Sea city won a competitive four-city selection after Bulgaria earned hosting rights with Dara’s Eurovision victory in Vienna.
- The European Broadcasting Union announced on Thursday that Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest from May 11 to 15, 2027, marking Bulgaria's first time staging the continent's biggest music event.
- Bulgaria secured hosting rights after singer Dara won this year's Eurovision in Vienna, Austria, with the song 'Bangaranga,' marking the nation's first-ever victory in the competition.
- Burgas beat Sofia in the final stage of the EBU's competitive selection process, which included initial bids from Varna and Plovdiv. Officials selected the city for its 'strong overall proposition, combining the venue and technical potential.'
- The contest will take place at Arena Burgas, a sports and entertainment venue opened in 2023. Bulgarian National Television director general Milena Milotinova said the broadcaster and local authorities now face an 'intensive period of collaboration' ahead.
- Burgas mayor Dimitar Nikolov called the selection an 'exceptional honour,' while organizers aim to 'showcase the very best of our culture' and create something that feels 'truly Bulgarian' for the Eurovision family.
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