Canada Officially Joins Eurovision Song Contest Starting 2027 in Bulgaria

Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027, joining the semi-finals of the competition held in Bulgaria. This announcement was made on July 1, Canada Day, through a joint statement by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). The decision follows CBC's recent full membership in the EBU, marking Canada as the first new country to join Eurovision since Australia in 2015.

Canada has shown significant interest in Eurovision, ranking among the top three countries in the "Rest of the World" voting category during the 2026 contest in Vienna. Ticket sales for the event among Canadians are also among the highest globally. Marie-Philip Bouchard, President and CEO of CBC, expressed excitement about bringing the world’s largest music event to Canadian audiences and showcasing Canadian talent on a global stage.

Martin Green, Eurovision Contest Director at the EBU, welcomed CBC to the Eurovision family, highlighting Canada’s proud connection to the contest through artists like Celine Dion, who won representing Switzerland in 1988. Dion sent a video message broadcast during the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, underscoring the lasting impact of Canadian artists on the competition.

Canada’s participation will allow Canadian fans to continue voting and supporting the contest with the added excitement of seeing their country officially represented. The move reflects Eurovision’s expanding global reach beyond its European origins.