The 71st Eurovision contest will take place in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas
Summary
The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Burgas, a city on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, in May 2027. This will be the first time Bulgaria hosts the event after Bulgarian singer Dara won the contest in 2026 with the song "Bangaranga."Key Facts
- Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in 2026.
- The contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, from May 11 to May 15, 2027.
- Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia also wanted to host the event but Burgas was chosen.
- The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgaria’s public TV broadcaster BNT are organizing the contest.
- New rules prevent countries facing armed conflict or security risks from hosting Eurovision.
- The minimum age for competitors has been raised from 16 to 18 to protect young artists.
- Some countries, including Spain and the Netherlands, boycotted Eurovision due to security concerns in recent years.
- Burgas is described as a dynamic city with the needed infrastructure and cultural identity to host Eurovision.
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