Following Bulgaria’s triumphant victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the nation is now in full swing preparing to host the 2027 edition. An Organizational Committee, comprising high-ranking government officials and the public broadcaster, has held its inaugural meeting to kickstart preparations.
Bulgaria gears up to host Eurovision 2027
Bulgaria is officially set to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, a momentous occasion following Dara’s historic victory with the song ‘Bangaranga’ at Eurovision 2026. In a significant step towards staging the prestigious event, the first meeting of the Organizational Committee for the preparation and conducting of Eurovision 2027 took place at the Council of Ministers.
The high-level meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov and saw the participation of numerous key figures, including the Culture Minister, Health Minister, Youth and Sports Minister, Deputy Interior Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, Deputy Tourism Minister, Deputy Culture Minister, and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova. Their collective involvement underscores the national commitment to ensuring a successful and memorable contest.
During the meeting, the committee outlined main priorities for the coming months, focusing on crucial aspects such as logistics, security, infrastructure, international coordination, and showcasing Bulgaria as a premier tourist destination, alongside developing a vibrant cultural programme around the event.
BNT’s press release reads:
The first meeting of the Organizing Committee for the preparation and holding of the Eurovision 2027 song contest, which Bulgaria will host, was held at the Council of Ministers, the cabinet’s press service announced.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov. It was attended by Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev, Minister of Health Katya Ivkova, Minister of Youth and Sports Encho Keryazov, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Ventsislav Katinov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva, Deputy Minister of Tourism Mariela Modeva, Deputy Minister of Culture Marina Vasileva, as well as the Director General of the Bulgarian National Television Milena Milotinova.
Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov emphasized that the successful holding of the competition requires the joint efforts of multiple institutions and ministries, as well as close coordination between state institutions and public media.
During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov informed the members of the Organizing Committee about his meeting with Eurovision Director Martin Green. The Deputy Prime Minister presented the main topics discussed during the conversation, as well as the key requirements and expectations for Bulgaria as the host country of the contest in 2027.
The participants outlined the main priorities in the preparations for the coming months, related to logistics, security, infrastructure, international coordination, the tourism presentation of Bulgaria and the cultural program surrounding the event.
Four cities vie for hosting rights
The race to become the Eurovision 2027 host city is already underway, with four prominent Bulgarian cities – Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas – officially vying for the honour. BNT Director General Milena Milotinova has indicated that the host city is expected to be announced in July. BNT is seeking a ‘partner city’ that will work closely with the broadcaster throughout the extensive planning and delivery process, highlighting the immense scale and long-term investment involved in hosting Eurovision.
Candidate cities must meet stringent requirements set by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), including providing an indoor venue with a minimum capacity of 10,000 spectators, a large press centre, dedicated spaces for artists and delegations, adequate hotel accommodation, and modern transport and technical infrastructure.
