Eurovision Song Contest 2027 · Burgas
Boutique Hotel Opal: your base for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas
Arena Burgas hosts the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027, the first time the contest comes to Bulgaria. Boutique Hotel Opal is in the center of Sunny Beach, about 35 km from Burgas centre, 40 to 50 minutes by car off-peak. Request your dates and book direct.
The Dates
Eurovision Song Contest 2027, Arena Burgas
The 71st Eurovision Song Contest is the first ever held in Bulgaria. Six Preview Shows run alongside the two Semi-Finals and the Grand Final, from Monday 10 to Saturday 15 May 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Preview Shows | 10–15 May 2027 (tickets sold separately) |
| Semi-Final 1 | Tuesday, 11 May 2027 |
| Semi-Final 2 | Thursday, 13 May 2027 |
| Grand Final | Saturday, 15 May 2027 |
Tickets are not on sale yet (checked 28 September 2026). We'll update this page when the EBU's official ticketing partner opens sales — we don't sell tickets ourselves and never link to resale sites.
Getting There
Getting to Arena Burgas from Boutique Hotel Opal
Boutique Hotel Opal is in the center of Sunny Beach. Here is how far the arena is, by road.
- ✓ To Burgas centre: about 35 km, 40–50 min by car off-peak
- ✓ From Burgas Airport (BOJ): about 30 km, 30–40 min by car
- ✓ Free private parking at the hotel
Plan the return trip carefully: scheduled coastal buses stop running in the evening, so pre-book a taxi firm or a private transfer for the ride back after a show that can end near midnight.
Full transport guide →Why Sunny Beach
Why stay in Sunny Beach for Eurovision week
- ✓ 700 m to the beach, an easy 8–9 minute walk, for a swim between shows
- ✓ 110 rooms, renovated end to end, each with a private terrace
- ✓ Free private parking on site, no nightly search for a spot
- ✓ A quiet garden and terrace to land in after a night at the arena
Book Direct
Book direct for Eurovision week
Online booking for May 2027 opens as soon as the hotel publishes its 2027 rates. Until then, request your dates directly and we'll confirm your room and rate by phone or email, the same direct-booking price match we offer on every other date.
Direct booking, no commission, no markup: the same promise as every other date at Boutique Hotel Opal.
FAQ
Eurovision 2027, before you book
How far is the hotel from Arena Burgas?
Arena Burgas is in Burgas. Boutique Hotel Opal is in Sunny Beach, about 35 km from Burgas centre, about 40 to 50 minutes by car off-peak. The arena's exact address has not been published yet, so we can't give a door-to-door distance until it is.
When is the Eurovision 2027 Grand Final?
Saturday, 15 May 2027, at Arena Burgas. The two Semi-Finals are Tuesday 11 May and Thursday 13 May 2027, with six Preview Shows between 10 and 15 May 2027 (tickets sold separately).
Are Eurovision 2027 tickets on sale?
Not yet, as of 28 September 2026. Tickets go on sale when the EBU's official ticketing partner opens sales. We do not sell tickets and we never link to resale sites.
How do I get back to the hotel after a show?
Plan it before you go. Scheduled coastal buses between Sunny Beach and Burgas stop running in the evening, so pre-book a taxi firm or a private transfer for the return after a show that can end near midnight.
Can I book Boutique Hotel Opal now for May 2027?
Not online yet. The hotel has not published its 2027 rates. Call or email us directly to request your dates; online booking opens as soon as the 2027 rates are published.