Canada will take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, marking the nation’s inaugural appearance in the competition. The entry will be decided through a national selection process that will be announced in due course, and the Canadian act will compete in the semi‑final round.
The move follows the recent admission of CBC/Radio-Canada to the European Broadcasting Union, announced last week. Canada becomes the first new participant since Australia entered the contest in 2015.
Marie‑Philippe Bouchard, president and chief executive of CBC/Radio‑Canada, said the decision reflects Canada’s cultural diversity and the desire to bring the world’s largest live‑music event to Canadian audiences. She added that the participation will give Canadian talent a direct route to a global stage and allow Canadian fans to continue voting while also cheering for their own country.
Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green welcomed the expansion, noting that the contest, although born in Europe, continues to open its doors to the wider world.
Canada has long been an enthusiastic supporter of Eurovision. In the 2026 edition, it ranked among the top three non‑European countries in terms of voting, and Canadian audiences were among the largest ticket‑buyers outside Europe. Although Canada has never competed, Canadian singer Celine Dion won the 1988 contest for Switzerland with “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi”, a milestone that still resonates in the Canadian music industry.
The 2027 contest will be hosted by Bulgaria after singer‑songwriter DARA secured the country’s first win since its debut in 2005 with the song “Bangaranga”. The Bulgarian victory earned the right to stage the next Eurovision Song Contest.
Canada’s entry will join a growing list of non‑European participants, expanding the contest’s reach and offering a new platform for Canadian artists to showcase their work to an audience of hundreds of millions.