Bulgaria is officially beginning preparations to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, following the country’s historic victory in 2026. This exciting news was confirmed by Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev on Bulgarian National Television on Monday.
Following Dara’s triumphant victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with her song ‘Bangaranga’, Bulgaria is now gearing up to host the prestigious event in 2027. Minister of Culture, Evtim Miloshev, announced on Bulgarian National Television that the country has already commenced preparations for the upcoming contest. This marks a momentous occasion for Bulgaria, as it will be the first time the nation hosts the Eurovision Song Contest, having previously hosted Junior Eurovision in 2015.
Miloshev’s statement underscores the nation’s commitment to delivering a spectacular show, building on the immense pride and excitement generated by Dara’s win. The victory has been hailed as a significant boost for Bulgarian culture and international recognition.
Discussions regarding the host city are already underway, with several prominent Bulgarian cities expressing keen interest. Sofia, the capital, is widely considered a frontrunner, boasting robust infrastructure, excellent international connections, and the Arena Sofia (formerly Arena Armeec) with a capacity of up to 17,906 spectators. Other cities, including Burgas, with its Arena Burgas capable of holding up to 15,000 people, and Plovdiv, have also put forward their bids to welcome Europe for Eurovision 2027. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will ultimately make the final decision on the host city, based on specific requirements for venue capacity and logistical support.
Evtim Miloshev says:
I am confident that Bulgaria will do extremely well. We are talking about organizing the song contest itself, choosing a venue, security, logistics, marketing and advertising. Bulgaria’s hosting of Eurovision will be at the level of Austria’s.The capital and the opportunities Sofia offers are unquestionably leading. But what happened on Sunday, with the three big cities, Burgas, Plovdiv and Varna, making a serious and ambitious statement of interest, is a good sign.
