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The Bulgarian government has officially approved a substantial financial allocation to support the hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. Over 4.8 million euros will be transferred to the budget of Burgas Municipality to facilitate the preparation and staging of the international event. This move confirms Bulgaria’s commitment to bringing the prestigious contest to its shores.

Bulgarian Government Commits Significant Funds for Eurovision 2027 Hosting

In a significant announcement for the future of the Eurovision Song Contest, the Bulgarian government has officially approved a substantial financial package for the hosting of the 2027 edition. A sum exceeding 4.8 million euros will be provided as an additional transfer to the budget of Burgas Municipality. These funds are specifically designated to cover the extensive costs associated with the preparation and successful staging of Eurovision 2027.

The decision, reported by BNT News, underscores a strong governmental commitment to ensuring the smooth execution of the international event. This allocation is a crucial step for Burgas as it prepares to welcome delegations and fans from across Europe and beyond. Burgas has been selected by Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to host the 71st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in May 2027 at Arena Burgas.

Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest would mark a historic moment for Bulgaria, allowing the nation to showcase its vibrant culture and hospitality on a global stage. The focus now shifts to Burgas Municipality to utilise these funds effectively and advance its preparations for what promises to be an unforgettable edition of the contest.

BNT’s press release reads:

The government has approved an additional transfer of over 4.8 million euros to the budget of the Burgas municipality to provide funds for the preparation and holding of the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. This was recorded in the decisions after today’s meeting, the government press service announced.

The funds are intended to ensure the preparation and conduct of the competition according to the approved schedule, including the timely organization of the test event and the subsequent technical preparation of the Arena Burgas hall.


Sanjay (Sergio) joined esctoday.com in December 2006 as an editor. He was appointed as the Head of Press of ESCToday.com in 2011. Hereafter in 2016 he was promoted as the Head of International Relations & Communications at ESCToday. Sergio has covered the Eurovision Song Contest live 23 times since 2000, having worked for several international magazines and media outlets.