Short answers, with links to the longer ones. If something here is out of date, the updates page is where changes get logged first.
The contest
When is Eurovision 2027?
The first semi-final is on Tuesday 11 May 2027, the second on Thursday 13 May, and the Grand Final on Saturday 15 May 2027. There are also six preview shows between Monday 10 and Saturday 15 May — nine ticketed events in total.
Where exactly is it being held?
At Arena Burgas, on the former military ground off Stefan Stambolov Boulevard, between the Izgrev and Slaveykov districts, north-west of the city centre. It is not in Park Ezero and not in the centre. The arena opened on 18 May 2023 and holds up to 15,000 in a concert configuration.
Why Burgas and not Sofia?
Four cities bid — Burgas, Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv — and Burgas and Sofia reached the final stage. A joint BNT–EBU working group chose Burgas on 12 August 2026 for what the EBU described as a strong overall combination of venue, accommodation capacity, transport and international connectivity. The full story is on the Bulgaria at Eurovision page.
Is this the first Eurovision in Bulgaria?
Yes. Bulgaria debuted in 2005 and won for the first time in 2026, with DARA's Bangaranga, by a record 173-point margin.
Tickets
Are tickets on sale?
No. No sale has been announced and no date has been given. Anyone selling you a ticket today does not have one.
When will tickets go on sale?
Unknown. Recent host cities have opened sales in the winter before the contest, which would suggest somewhere between December 2026 and February 2027, but nothing is confirmed. We will email you on the day it is announced if you sign up on the tickets page.
Do I need anything before I can buy?
Yes — the EBU has said you must be registered with Eurofan, its free official fan club, to enter the sale. Register now rather than on the day.
Do you sell tickets?
No. BulgariaRest is an independent accommodation platform with no connection to the contest organisers. We list places to stay and we cannot influence ticket sales in any way.
What if I cannot get a Grand Final ticket?
Buy a preview show. Each live show has two full dress rehearsals performed to an audience, with the same staging and the same running order, at a much lower price and much easier to get. Failing that, a Eurovision Village normally shows all three broadcasts free on a big screen.
Getting there and around
How far is the airport from the venue?
Burgas Airport is 6.8 km from Arena Burgas — closer than most host cities' airports are to their city centres. Bus line 15 runs from the airport across the centre to the South Bus Station, roughly 06:00 to 23:00, and a taxi is inexpensive.
Can I get there without flying?
Yes. Direct trains run from Sofia (around 6–7 hours), and intercity coaches connect Burgas with Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Istanbul. Details on the getting there page.
How do I get from the centre to the arena?
It is 3.7 km — a 10–15 minute bus ride or a 45-minute walk. City buses cost €0.80 on board. The problem is not getting there, it is getting back: after a show that empties 15,000 people at once there will be no taxis near the arena for some time.
Will there be shuttles or road closures?
Not announced yet. Every recent host city has run extra transport and closed roads around the venue, and Burgas probably will too, but nothing has been published. It goes on the updates page when it is.
Staying
Where should I stay?
If the shows are why you are coming, Izgrev or Slaveykov — both within a ten-minute walk. If you want the city as well, Lazur or the centre. If you want a week by the sea, the coastal towns, having first checked the last bus back. See the neighbourhoods guide.
Should I book accommodation before I have a ticket?
Yes, on cancellable terms. Burgas has around 225,000 residents and its rooms are built for July and August, not mid-May. A refundable room you do not use costs nothing; a ticket with nowhere to sleep costs you the trip.
Is there enough accommodation?
In the wider region, yes — the coast from Pomorie to Sozopol has a large stock. Within walking distance of the arena, no. That is the scarce thing, and it will go first.
Money and practicalities
What currency does Bulgaria use?
The euro. Bulgaria joined the euro area on 1 January 2026 at a fixed rate of 1.95583 lev to €1; the lev stopped being legal tender on 1 February 2026. Cards and contactless work everywhere, including on city buses.
Do I need a visa?
Bulgaria is a full Schengen member — land borders opened on 1 January 2025. If you are arriving from another Schengen country there is no passport control. Otherwise the usual Schengen rules and visas apply. See practical information.
What is the weather like in May?
Around 21 °C in the afternoon, around 13 °C at night, sea at 15–17 °C, and 8–9 rain days across the month. Bring layers and something warm for standing outdoors after dark.
Where will the Eurovision Village be?
Not announced. The EBU has said details of the Village, the EuroClub and the cultural programme are coming. The Sea Garden is the obvious candidate given the city's geography, but that is a guess, and we say so on the Village page.