Frank Rondel
Canada at Eurovision 2027 is now official. CBC/Radio-Canada will represent the country at the contest in Bulgaria. Canada becomes Eurovision’s first new participant since Australia joined in 2015, as noted by the customreceipt.com.
The European Broadcasting Union announced the decision with CBC/Radio-Canada on July 1, 2026. The Canadian broadcaster recently became a full EBU member. This status allows it to enter the competition under Eurovision’s existing membership rules.
How Canada will compete at Eurovision 2027
Canada will participate in the Eurovision semi-finals before potentially qualifying for the Grand Final. CBC/Radio-Canada has not yet named an artist or song.
The broadcaster will reveal its selection process later in 2026. It could choose an internal selection or create a televised national final.
The confirmed details currently include:
- Canada will debut at Eurovision 2027.
- CBC/Radio-Canada will manage the Canadian entry.
- The country must compete in the semi-finals.
- The selection procedure remains unannounced.
- Bulgaria will host the competition.
The host city has not yet been confirmed. Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv and Varna have entered the selection process. A decision is expected during July 2026.
Why CBC considers Eurovision important
CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard described Eurovision as a major platform for Canadian performers.
She said participation would showcase Canadian talent on one of the world’s most established music stages. Canadian viewers could also support their own national entry for the first time.
| Key point | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Debut year | 2027 |
| National broadcaster | CBC/Radio-Canada |
| Host country | Bulgaria |
| Competition stage | Semi-finals |
| Artist selection | To be announced in 2026 |
Canada’s arrival expands Eurovision beyond its traditional European base. However, participation depends on EBU membership rather than geographical location.
Céline Dion created Canada’s strongest Eurovision connection
Canadian performers have appeared at Eurovision before, but they represented other countries.
The most famous example remains Céline Dion. She won Eurovision in 1988 with “Ne partez pas sans moi,” representing Switzerland.
Canada will now compete under its own name and national identity. The debut gives CBC access to an audience of more than 130 million viewers across 35 markets.
What happens next for Canada at Eurovision
The main unanswered question concerns the Canadian representative. CBC must also decide how viewers and music professionals will influence the selection.
More information should emerge later in 2026. Until then, Canada’s Eurovision debut remains one of the biggest confirmed changes for the 2027 contest.
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