Canada becomes the first country to join Eurovision since Australia’s entry in 2015.
It’s official.
Canada will make its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 – becoming the first new country to join the Contest since Australia in 2015.
CBC / Radio-Canada recently become a full Member of the European Broadcasting Union, which co-ordinates the Eurovision Song Contest, following a vote at the 96th General Assembly in Prague on Thursday 25 June. Full membership means Canada is now eligible to participate.
Canada will compete in the Semi-Finals when they join the competition in Bulgaria next year.
President and CEO, Marie-Philippe Bouchard, said: “We’re so excited to confirm that we’re bringing the world’s largest live music event to Canadians. Our participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, starting next year in Bulgaria, will allow Canadian talent to be showcased on one of the most storied music stages in the world.
“It will also allow fans in Canada to continue watching and voting in the Song Contest, as they have done for years — with the added thrill of seeing their own country represented on the Eurovision stage.”
Celine Dion famously won Eurovision in 1988 with “Ne partez pas sans moi” representing Switzerland.
SBS is yet to confirm participation at Eurovision 2027.
Photo: Corinne Cumming / EBU