36 countries to compete in Eurovision 2027 as Ireland, Netherlands stay out over Israel
Canada will debut and North Macedonia will return as Ireland and the Netherlands again skip the contest over Israel's participation, organizers said.
- Canada will make its Eurovision Song Contest debut at the 71st contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, the European Broadcasting Union announced on Wednesday. Organizers confirmed 36 countries will participate in May 2027, one more than in 2026.
- Ireland and the Netherlands confirmed they will again skip the 2027 event due to Israel's participation. This follows their previous boycott of this year's contest over Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
- The contest returns to Arena Burgas for the 71st edition, with semi-finals on 11 and 13 May and the Grand Final on 15 May. North Macedonia also returns for the first time since 2022.
- Eurovision director Martin Green stated, "In a world that can feel increasingly divided, it brings audiences together through music, across borders, languages, and cultures, and that matters now more than ever." The lineup includes France, Britain, Ukraine, and Australia.
- Spain, Slovenia, and Iceland have yet to finalize their status for the 2027 contest. RTVE in Spain and RTVSLO in Slovenia have until December to confirm, while Iceland's public broadcaster remains undecided.
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The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria in May 2027, with 36 countries competing. The list of participants has been officially confirmed and the contest will take place at the Burgas Arena. The semi-finals are scheduled for 11 and 13 May, with the grand final on 15 May.
<p>36 countries have officially confirmed their participation in Eurovision 2027, among them Ukraine, and Canada will debut at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Burgas, at least 36 countries, including Ukraine. Canada debuts, and North Macedonia will return.</p>
36 countries to compete in Eurovision 2027 as Ireland, Netherlands stay ...
When the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will take place in Bulgaria, 36 countries will be involved. North Macedonia returns after four years, Ireland and the Netherlands are definitely not there. Canada celebrates its ESC premiere.
A total of 36 countries will participate in Eurovision 2027, as shown by the relevant list released by the EBU. The 71st music contest will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria in May (11-15/5), with the number of participants increased by one country, as compared to the last event in 2026, the Czech Republic will be absent for financial reasons, but two countries will appear, one for the first time and the other returning after four years. The draw for …
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