Location
Southeastern Bulgaria, on the western coast of the Black Sea and Burgas Bay.
Host City of the Eurovision Song Contest 2027
About Burgas
Where the Black Sea meets music, culture and summer energy.
Burgas is one of Bulgaria’s largest cities and a major centre on the southern Black Sea coast. Surrounded by the sea and coastal lakes, it combines beaches, green spaces, culture, modern infrastructure and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Black Sea City
on Bulgaria’s southern coast
Welcoming
with a relaxed seaside spirit
Festival City
with a strong cultural identity
Essential information
Burgas at a Glance
Population
Approximately 196,000 residents, making Burgas one of Bulgaria’s largest cities.
History
The region has ancient roots, while modern Burgas grew rapidly as a major Black Sea port and commercial centre.
Coastal Setting
Burgas lies beside the Black Sea and is surrounded by important coastal wetlands and lakes.
Climate
Temperate coastal climate with warm summers, relatively mild winters and a strong maritime influence.
Airport
Burgas Airport, airport code BOJ, is the main international gateway to Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast.
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A City Shaped by the Black Sea
Burgas has grown from a coastal settlement into one of Bulgaria’s most important port, transport and cultural centres. Its development has always been closely connected with the Black Sea.
Today, the city combines a working port and modern urban infrastructure with beaches, pedestrian areas, cultural venues and one of Bulgaria’s best-known seaside parks — the Sea Garden.
Its location between the sea and the Burgas Lakes gives the city a distinctive identity, bringing urban life, coastal landscapes and internationally important natural habitats together in one place.
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Why Visit Burgas?
Burgas offers Eurovision visitors a combination of beaches, nature, culture, food and an easy-going Black Sea atmosphere.
Black Sea Beaches
The city centre is only a short walk from the coast, giving visitors direct access to Burgas Beach and the Black Sea.
The Sea Garden
Burgas Sea Garden stretches along the coast with promenades, gardens, cultural spaces, sea views and easy access to the beach.
Lakes and Nature
Atanasovsko Lake, Burgas Lake and the surrounding wetlands make the area one of Bulgaria’s most distinctive destinations for birdlife and coastal nature.
Culture and Festivals
Concerts, festivals, museums, galleries and outdoor events give Burgas an active cultural calendar, particularly during the warmer months.
Seafood and Local Cuisine
Visitors can discover Bulgarian cuisine alongside fresh Black Sea fish, seafood, regional dishes and a growing selection of modern restaurants and cafés.
Relaxed Coastal Atmosphere
Burgas combines a walkable central area, long seaside promenades, public spaces and a more relaxed pace than many larger European host cities.
Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Eurovision Comes to the Black Sea
In 2027, Burgas will welcome Eurovision artists, delegations, media and fans from across Europe and beyond. The contest will bring the Eurovision community to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, with the city providing venues and public spaces for the main contest and the wider programme of Eurovision week.
Welcome to Burgas.