Canada to Compete in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest Hosted by Bulgaria

Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Bulgaria in May. The country is the first new participant since Australia joined in 2015. Canada joined the European Broadcasting Union last week, making it eligible under rules that extend participation beyond geographic Europe to all EBU members.

Australia takes part as an associate member. The European Broadcasting Union and the Canadian public broadcaster CBC announced the decision on Wednesday, Canada Day. CBC president Marie-Philippe Bouchard stated that participation “will allow Canadian talent to be showcased on one of the most storied music stages in the world”.

The CBC said it would announce details of how Canada’s entry will be selected later this year. Eurovision director Martin Green stated Canada’s accession was “a further sign that, while born in Europe, the contest continues to welcome the world”. Canadians have competed previously under other flags, including Céline Dion, who won the 1988 contest for Switzerland.

Bulgaria’s Dara won the 2026 Eurovision final, held in May with 35 countries. Organisers reported that the 2026 final drew 130 million viewers worldwide, down from 160 million in 2025. A Eurovision Song Contest Asia spin-off is scheduled for Bangkok in November.