Martin Green
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- Oct 28
36 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, with Canada debuting and Spain and Slovenia undecided
The European Broadcasting Union said 36 broadcasters will take part in the 71st contest in Burgas, held 11 to 15 May 2027. Canada makes its debut, while Spain and Slovenia have until December to decide whether they will compete.
- Oct 6
Czechia withdraws from Eurovision 2027 over public broadcaster budget cuts
Česká televize will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, citing a funding restructuring and planned savings of over 14 million euros.
- Sep 23
Netherlands returns to Eurovision 2027 as NPO takes over entry from Avrotros
Public broadcaster NPO will manage the Dutch Eurovision delegation after previous organizer Avrotros withdrew over Israel's participation, ending the country's one-year boycott.
- Aug 13
Bulgaria's Black Sea city Burgas selected to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The European Broadcasting Union chose Burgas, Bulgaria's fourth-largest city on the Black Sea coast, to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027, following Bulgaria's first-ever victory in the competition with Dara's "Bangaranga."