Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, a port city on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, organizers said Thursday. It’s the first time the…
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria's Black Sea city, for the first time in the Balkan nation, organizers announced on Thursday. This marks a significant milestone for Bulgaria, which previously won the contest in May with singer Dara's hit "Bangaranga." Bulgaria's public TV broadcaster, BNT, and the European Broadcasting Union are responsible for organizing the largest live music event.
The semifinals will be held on May 11 and 13, 2027, with the final on May 15. Despite Sofia also applying to host, Burgas, known for its dynamic and welcoming atmosphere on the Black Sea coast, has been chosen. Eurovision director Martin Green praised Burgas for its musical and cultural identity, as well as its ambition, infrastructure, and passion.
Head of BNT, Milena Milotinova, expressed her team's commitment to a successful contest that meets global expectations. Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov hailed the honor. In a recent rule change, Eurovision organizers barred countries facing armed conflicts or security risks from hosting, potentially impacting past winners like Israel due to its ongoing conflicts.
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