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Eurovision Goes North American: Canada Joins Contest
1 Jul
Summary
- Canada will compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.
- This marks the first new country to join since Australia in 2015.
- Eurovision is expanding across the Atlantic for the first time.
The Eurovision Song Contest is expanding its horizons beyond Europe, with Canada officially set to compete starting in 2027. The European Broadcasting Union and Canadian public broadcaster CBC confirmed that Canada will send a musical act to the competition, which will be held in Bulgaria. This historic expansion marks the first time a country outside of Europe has been invited to participate as a new competitor since Australia joined in 2015. Canadian talent will now have a grand stage to showcase their skills. The 2026 final saw 130 million viewers tuning in, and organizers are looking towards further expansion. A spinoff, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, is also planned for November. The contest, known for its campy performances and iconic hits like ABBA's "Waterloo," has been a staple since 1956. Despite recent controversies and a boycott by some countries over Israel's participation in the 2026 contest, Eurovision continues to grow. Details on how Canada's entry will be selected are expected later this year.
