After DARA’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, numerous Bulgarian cities are declaring their interest to be the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Next to consider a bid is the Bulgarian capital of Sofia hoping to offer their location as the home of Bulgaria’s first Eurovision hosting.
🇧🇬 Sofia for Eurovision 2027?
Next May the contest will take place in Bulgaria following DARA’s victory with, ‘Bangaranga’. In the aftermath, BNT confirmed the bidding process will commence in the coming days. The focus will be on venue suitability, proximity of the nearest airport and infrastructure. One of the early cities to throw its name in the Eurovision 2027 hosting ring is Sofia. It is the largest city and capital of Bulgaria, with a population of roughly 1.5 million.
Speaking to national media in Bulgaria, the Mayor of Sofia has proposed his capital as a contender to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Mayor Vassil Terziev highlighted the success of the Giro d’Italia coming to Sofia this month and the wider economic benefits of hosting the contest.
“Arena 8888 – Sofia has a large capacity. The economic effect is long-term – it is not measured only by the tourists who come, but by how many people have learned about the capital and the city and have seen a place they would like to visit. It became clear with the Giro d’Italia that Sofia can host such major events.”
Arena Sofia boasts a capacity just shy of 18,000. Far above the required EBU minimum capacity iof10,000. With good transport links hotel availability and a major international airport, this puts Sofia as the leading contender to host Eurovision 2027. Back in 2015 Sofia hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
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