Host City

Eurovision Sofia 2027 — the host city guide

Bulgaria won, so Bulgaria hosts. Here's everything we know about Eurovision Sofia 2027 — venue, dates, travel and tickets — updated as the EBU and BNT confirm details.

Sofia, Bulgaria skyline at golden hour with Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Vitosha mountain
Sofia, Bulgaria — host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027.
City
Sofia, Bulgaria
Country code
BG · UTC+2 / +3
Expected window
May 2027

The Eurovision Sofia 2027 venue

Sofia's largest indoor arena, Arena Sofia (formerly Arena Armeec), is the leading candidate to host Eurovision 2027. It has the capacity, the broadcast rigging and the central transport links Eurovision needs. BNT, the Bulgarian National Television, leads the host-city selection together with the EBU.

Travel to Sofia for Eurovision

  • Airport: Sofia Airport (SOF) is 10 km from the centre, connected by Metro Line 4.
  • Getting around: Compact centre — metro, trams and an easy walk between hotels and venues.
  • Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN). Bulgaria is on the path to euro adoption.
  • Language: Bulgarian. English is widely spoken in central Sofia.

Eurovision Sofia 2027 — FAQ

When is Eurovision Sofia 2027?+

Eurovision is traditionally held in May. Eurovision Sofia 2027 dates haven't been confirmed by the EBU yet — expect an announcement once the host city contract is signed.

Where will Eurovision 2027 be held in Sofia?+

BNT, Bulgaria's host broadcaster, will shortlist venues. Arena Sofia (formerly Arena Armeec) is the most likely candidate given capacity, broadcast infrastructure and central location.

How do I get to Sofia?+

Sofia Airport (SOF) is the main entry point with direct flights from most European hubs. The city has trams, an expanding metro and is compact enough to walk between Eurovision venues and central hotels.

When will Eurovision 2027 tickets go on sale?+

Tickets are usually released a few months ahead of the contest, once the host city deal and venue are confirmed. We'll post links on the news page the moment they go live.