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Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027 With May 15 Final

8/14/2026

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Burgas Hosts Eurovision

The European Broadcasting Union and Bulgarian National Television announced on 13 August 2026 that Burgas will host Eurovision 2027.
Semi-finals are set for 11 May and 13 May, with the final on 15 May 2027 at Arena Burgas, which holds up to 15,000 spectators.
After Dara’s 2026 victory with “Bangaranga” (516 points), Burgas won a four-city bid over Sofia, prompting officials to hail the honour.

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Burgas Enables Travel

Burgas Airport can handle 21 flights per hour and about 50,000 passengers daily, easing travel for fans.
Atanasovsko Lake lies on the Via Pontica migratory route, offering flamingo-watching during the contest week.
Hotel rooms will be available in nearby resorts such as Nessebar, Pomorie, Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas.
Burgasbus, e-bike rentals and a new transport app will link the arena, the village and coastal sites.

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Burgas Hosts Eurovision

The European Broadcasting Union and Bulgarian National Television announced on 13 August 2026 that Burgas will host Eurovision 2027.
Semi-finals are set for 11 May and 13 May, with the final on 15 May 2027 at Arena Burgas, which holds up to 15,000 spectators.
After Dara’s 2026 victory with “Bangaranga” (516 points), Burgas won a four-city bid over Sofia, prompting officials to hail the honour.

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