Arena Burgas
Arena Burgas is the confirmed venue for the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. The arena opened in 2023 and will stage both Semi-Finals and the Grand Final.
HOST CITY GUIDE
Eurovision 2027 in Burgas
Bulgaria's Black Sea city will host Eurovision for the first time. This guide separates confirmed venue, transport and show information from details that organizers have not announced yet.
VenueArena Burgas
Live shows11 · 13 · 15 May
Airport to centreAbout 10 km
Burgas Airport
The airport is roughly 10 kilometres north-east of central Burgas. The official host-city guide notes a regular bus connection between the airport and the city.
Getting to Burgas
Burgas has air, rail and bus connections, while the 2027 transport plan also considers Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv and Istanbul as international gateway airports.
Getting around Burgas
Burgasbus, real-time journey information and the Public Transport Burgas service can help with normal city travel. Dedicated Eurovision event-day transport remains pending.
Village, EuroClub & more
Eurovision Village, EuroClub, the Opening Ceremony and free public events are part of the wider Host City planning, but detailed locations and dates are still pending.
Eurovision across Bulgaria
The official 2027 season launch says Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna will also be involved in the accompanying Eurovision programme. Specific events and venues have not yet been announced.
Planning Eurovision week
11 May
Semi-Final 1 live show at Arena Burgas.
13 May
Semi-Final 2 live show at Arena Burgas.
15 May
Grand Final live show at Arena Burgas.
Plan your trip
Start here
Work through entry rules, budget, accommodation, transport and packing in a sensible booking order.
Booking timeline
See what to prepare now, what should wait for official ticket details, what to lock after tickets and what to re-check 30 days and 72 hours before travel.
Trip length
Compare 3, 5 and 7+ days by show priorities, arrival risk, flexibility and total cost before deciding how many nights to book.
Itinerary
Build a 3-day, 5-day or full-week stay around the confirmed 11, 13 and 15 May live shows while keeping fan events flexible.
Entry requirements
Schengen, visa, EES and the still-developing ETIAS timeline for May 2027 travel.
Travel
Airport, rail, bus and regional gateway planning.
Best airport
Compare BOJ, VAR, SOF, PDV and Istanbul by onward complexity, extra-night risk, 3/5/7-day fit and total journey cost.
When to book flights
Decide when a route is stable enough to lock by combining ticket status, fare flexibility, gateway choice, trip length and extra-night risk.
Arrival buffer
Choose how early to reach Burgas before a priority show from the real route complexity, same-day failure risk and the shape of your 3/5/7-day trip.
Sofia connection
Compare Sofia → Burgas by train, domestic flight and coach if the capital is your international gateway or part of a wider Bulgaria trip.
Varna connection
Compare Varna → Burgas by intercity bus, train and direct transfer if Varna is your Black Sea gateway.
Plovdiv connection
Compare Plovdiv → Burgas by intercity bus, rail and road transfer, including the Plovdiv Airport shuttle into South Bus Station.
Istanbul connection
Plan Istanbul → Burgas as a cross-border route: airport-to-coach or road transfer, Turkish entry rules where applicable and the Türkiye → Bulgaria Schengen border.
Airport transfer
Separate the confirmed airport-to-city bus layer from the still-pending Eurovision route to Arena Burgas.
Local transport
Burgasbus, real-time journey planning, e-bikes and future event-day updates.
Accommodation
Compare central Burgas, the arena corridor, airport-side stays and the wider coast before paying.
Budget
Estimate accommodation, travel, tickets, local transport, food and extras with your own prices.
May weather
Typical temperatures and the difference between climate averages and a real show-week forecast.
Packing
Documents, show-night essentials, May layers, charging, city time and last-minute checks.
Between shows
Waterfront, Old Town, beaches and day-trip ideas from the official Host City guide.
Fan events
Village, EuroClub, Opening Ceremony and free public-event updates.
Show planning
Tickets
Track official sale dates, categories and the ticketing partner.
Schedule
Three live shows and 6 ticketed previews.
Countdown
Live countdown to Grand Final day in Burgas.
Still waiting for official details
- Eurovision Village location, dates and opening programme
- EuroClub venue and access rules
- Official recommended accommodation areas and hotel guidance
- Detailed local transport arrangements for Arena Burgas
- Accessibility information for ticket holders
- Public viewing areas and free fan events
Follow the Eurovision Village, EuroClub and public-events tracker →