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Eurovision Sofia 2027
DARA winning Eurovision 2026 for Bulgaria with the Bulgarian flag
Host city ยท Sofia, Bulgaria ยท May 2027

From Viennato Sofia.

Welcome to the official visitor platform for Eurovision Sofia 2027 โ€” accommodation, events, transport and city guides for everyone arriving in Bulgaria's capital.

Plan your trip
Photo: Alma Bengtsson / EBU
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May 11
Semi-Final 1
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May 13
Semi-Final 2
15
May 15
Grand Final
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Vienna 2026
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Germany
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Netherlands
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Romania
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Host
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Vienna 2026
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Sweden
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Germany
GB
United Kingdom
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France
IT
Italy
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Spain
NL
Netherlands
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Norway
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Finland
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Plan your Eurovision week

A trusted plan for your time in Sofia.

Share your dates, travel group and interests. We'll build a daily plan with accommodation, events, neighborhoods and day trips that suit you.

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Arrival
May 9, 2027
Departure
May 16, 2027
Group
Friends ยท 4
Tickets
Grand Final
Interests
Music ยท Food ยท Nightlife
Budget
Medium
Events

Eurovision week in the city

Fan zones, public viewings, concerts and a cultural programme.

Fan zonesFree

Eurovision Village Opening

Sat 8 May ยท 18:00
Knyazheska Garden
Public viewingFree

Public Viewing: Semi-Final 1

Tue 11 May ยท 21:00
Eurovision Village, Main Stage
Public viewingFree

Public Viewing: Semi-Final 2

Thu 13 May ยท 21:00
Eurovision Village, Main Stage
Public viewingFree

Grand Final Public Screening

Sat 15 May ยท 20:30
South Park Sofia
Sofia ยท City pulse
Updated just now ยท concept
Weather
18ยฐ Clear
Sofia ยท feels like 17ยฐ
Metro status
Normal
All lines running
Fan zone
Low crowd
Eurovision Village
Taxi wait
4 min
City center average
Next viewing
21:00
Semi-Final 1
Explore Sofia

Discover the city behind the contest

Editorial guides from people who know Sofia well.

First time in Sofia: what to know before you arrive
Essentials

First time in Sofia: what to know before you arrive

Currency, transport, customs and the rhythm of the city in one short read.

5 min read
What Bulgarian food to try during Eurovision week
Food

What Bulgarian food to try during Eurovision week

Shopska salad, banitsa, kavarma and a glass of mavrud โ€” the dishes you cannot miss.

6 min read
The best neighborhoods for visitors
Areas

The best neighborhoods for visitors

From the elegant center to leafy Lozenets and lively Vitosha Boulevard.

7 min read
A local guide to Vitosha Boulevard
Areas

A local guide to Vitosha Boulevard

Where to eat, drink and people-watch along Sofia's pedestrian heart.

4 min read
Sounds of Sofia

The soundtrack
of the host city.

A curated playlist of Bulgarian artists, contemporary acts and Eurovision history โ€” produced in partnership with the cultural programme of Eurovision Sofia 2027.

Open in SpotifyApple Music
  • 01
    Voda
    DARA ยท Bulgaria, ESC 2026
    3:02
  • 02
    Sound of My Voice
    VICTORIA ยท Bulgaria, ESC 2021
    3:00
  • 03
    Tears Getting Sober
    VICTORIA ยท Bulgaria, ESC 2020
    3:00
  • 04
    If Love Was a Crime
    Poli Genova ยท Bulgaria, ESC 2016
    3:00
  • 05
    Pirin folk choir โ€” ะœะฐะปะบะฐ ะœะพะผะฐ
    Bulgarian traditional
    2:48
  • 06
    Sofia after dark
    Curated by Eurovision Sofia 2027
    Mix
Safety advisories

Official guidance,
in one feed.

Coordinated visitor advisories from the platform โ€” for crowd movements, transport disruptions and city safety. Issued during Eurovision week.

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CriticalMay 15, 19:00 โ€“ 02:00

Grand Final crowd management โ€” venue district

Expect very high foot traffic around NDK. Use metro Line 2; vehicle access restricted from 17:00.

Issued by ยท Sofia Municipality
HighMay 11 โ€“ 15

Late-night metro extended hours

Metro Lines 1 and 2 operate until 01:30 on event nights. Tickets at โ‚ฌ0.80 โ€” buy in app.

Issued by ยท Sofia Urban Mobility
AdvisoryThroughout event week

Verified taxi pickup zones at the airport

Use marked yellow taxi stands. Avoid curb-side touts. Ride-hail apps available inside Terminal 2.

Issued by ยท Sofia Airport
Built for the host city

One platform.
A lasting
tourism asset.

The visitor layer for Eurovision week โ€” and the foundation of a year-round Sofia & Bulgaria tourism portal. Live insights for institutions, a verified directory for partners.

For institutions For partners
Insights ยท concept preview
Eurovision week 2027
Expected international visitors
128,400
+34% vs. baseline May week
Top inbound markets
DE ยท UK ยท SE
Germany leads at 18%
Peak accommodation demand
May 14โ€“16
Grand Final weekend
Full live dashboard available to institutional partners