Canada Joins Eurovision for 2027 Contest

Canada will become the newest competing nation in the Eurovision Song Contest, with its debut set for the 2027 event in Bulgaria. The announcement was made on July 1, 2026, by the European Broadcasting Union and the Canadian public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada, coinciding with Canada Day.

The decision follows a vote at the EBU's 96th General Assembly in Prague last week, which granted CBC/Radio-Canada full membership in the broadcasting union, a prerequisite for participation. Canada is the first new country to join the contest since Australia's debut in 2015.

Marie-Philippe Bouchard, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, said participation will allow Canadian talent to be showcased on one of the most storied music stages in the world. Eurovision Director Martin Green stated that Canada's accession is a further sign that, while born in Europe, the contest continues to welcome the world. The broadcaster said it will announce details on how Canada's entry will be selected later this year.

Canadian artists have a long history with the contest, most notably Celine Dion, who won the 1988 competition representing Switzerland. Other Canadian singers have competed for other nations,...