The road to Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Bulgaria is taking shape, with an increasing number of broadcasters officially confirming their participation for next year’s contest. While the final list of competing countries will not be announced until later this year, several nations have already committed to taking part, as others continue evaluating their plans for the 71st edition of Europe’s biggest music event.
One of the biggest developments so far has been the confirmation that Canada will make its Eurovision debut in 2027, becoming the first new participating country since Australia joined the competition in 2015. Following CBC/Radio-Canada’s admission as a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Canadian viewers will see their country compete on the Eurovision stage for the very first time.
Alongside host nation Bulgaria, a growing list of broadcasters have officially confirmed their participation. Among those already committed are Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Norway, Romania, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and San Marino. More confirmations are expected in the coming weeks as national broadcasters finalise their budgets and programming for the 2027 season.
Many Broadcasters Yet to Make Their Decision
Although a significant number of countries have already confirmed their participation, much of Europe is still awaiting official announcements.
Broadcasters including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, France, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Sweden, Ukraine and others have yet to formally confirm their participation. Most are nevertheless widely expected to return, as they competed in the 2026 contest and have given no indication that they intend to withdraw.
Some Countries Already Ruled Out
A handful of broadcasters have already confirmed that they will not take part in Eurovision 2027.
Andorra has once again ruled out a return, with broadcaster RTVA confirming that participation is not financially viable at this stage. Bosnia and Herzegovina also remains absent, as long-standing financial and structural challenges continue to prevent broadcaster BHRT from rejoining the competition.
Meanwhile, countries such as Russia and Belarus remain ineligible to participate following their suspension from the European Broadcasting Union.
Final Line-up Still Months Away
The complete list of participating countries is expected to be published by the EBU towards the end of the year, after all broadcasters have confirmed whether they will compete in Bulgaria.
With Bulgaria preparing to host Eurovision for the first time and the host city race now down to Sofia and Burgas, excitement continues to build as Europe gradually assembles for the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. More broadcaster confirmations are expected throughout the summer and autumn, with national selection announcements likely to follow shortly afterwards.