Burgas has begun preparations for Eurovision 2027, with the seaside city expecting thousands of fans, tourists, delegations and media representatives to arrive for the contest next May. The event is already generating excitement among local businesses, while also raising questions about accommodation, transportation, parking and the city's ability to handle the expected influx.
Diana Savateva, Burgas' deputy mayor for culture, said the city was aware of the scale of the task ahead. “We are very grateful that we have the opportunity to represent Bulgaria and at the same time we are aware of the responsibility, because we have a very serious organization ahead of us,” she said on “Hello, Bulgaria.”
According to Savateva, preparations will start with meetings involving all partners because Eurovision will extend far beyond Arena Burgas. The municipality wants the event to showcase not only the city but also the surrounding region and Bulgaria as a whole to an international audience.
Events and activities are expected to be spread across different parts of Burgas, including the area around Arena Burgas, the renovated Mladost Hall, the seafront and Sea Station, as well as Troikata Square and St. St. Cyril and Methodius Square.
