Canada will take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, organizers announced Wednesday, expanding the world's largest live televised music event to the Americas.
EBU and CBC Announce Participation
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its newest member CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada's national public broadcaster, jointly announced that Canada will compete in the 2027 edition of the contest, which will be held in Bulgaria. The EBU confirmed that Canada is the first new country to join Eurovision since Australia in 2015.
“The European Broadcasting Union and its newest member CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcaster, are excited to announce that Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria,” the EBU said in a statement.
Eurovision Director Welcomes Canada
Eurovision director Martin Green welcomed Canada's inclusion, emphasizing the contest's global reach. “While born in Europe, the contest continues to welcome the world,” Green said in a statement.
Bulgaria Won 2026 Contest
Bulgaria won Eurovision 2026 in Vienna in May with Dara's catchy floor-filler “Bangaranga,” sweeping the 70th edition of the glitzy TV extravaganza. The contest was watched by 131 million viewers.
CBC/Radio-Canada Becomes EBU Member
It was announced last week that CBC/Radio-Canada had become a full member of the EBU, paving the way for its participation in Eurovision. CBC/Radio-Canada president Marie-Philippe Bouchard expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity. “We’re bringing the world’s largest live music event to Canadians,” Bouchard said. “Our participation… will allow Canadian talent to be showcased on one of the most storied music stages in the world.”
Impact and Significance
Canada's entry marks a historic expansion of Eurovision into the Americas, following Australia's debut in 2015. The move underscores the contest's growing international appeal and provides a platform for Canadian artists to reach a global audience of over 130 million viewers.
