Serbia Confirms Entry for Eurovision 2027
The Serbian public broadcaster RTS will participate in the 71st Eurovision Song Contest held in Bulgaria.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Variety
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Serbia has officially confirmed its participation in the 71st Eurovision Song Contest, which is scheduled to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, in May 2027. With this announcement, the provisional list of participating nations for the upcoming competition has risen to 33.
Why it matters
The confirmation maintains Serbia's consistent presence in the long-running musical competition. Following the 2026 performance where the country earned 90 points and a 17th-place finish, RTS is looking to improve its standing in the international event.
Serbia placed 17th in the 2026 Eurovision final with a total of 90 points. The 2027 edition will mark the 71st installment of the global musical competition.
The players
RTS
RTS is the public service broadcaster of Serbia responsible for producing and airing national content including the Eurovision selection.
Lavina
Lavina is the musical act that represented Serbia during the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
ESC Kompakt
ESC Kompakt is an independent news outlet that monitors and reports on developments regarding the Eurovision Song Contest.
The details
Broadcaster RTS confirmed its participation to ESC Kompakt, setting the stage for the country's national selection process expected to begin in September 2026. The 2027 competition will be hosted in Burgas, marking another chapter in the event's history following the 2026 cycle represented by Lavina.
Timeline
September 2026 is the expected start month for the Serbian national selection process.
May 2027 is when the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will take place.
Industry Dynamics
Serbia's participation reflects the broader trend of national broadcasters aligning with the annual cycle of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. This ensures the country maintains its visibility within the evolving landscape of international music competitions.
Fans can expect the Serbian selection process to commence in September 2026 to determine the act that will perform in May 2027. Access to the contest will continue through regional broadcast channels and official streaming platforms available to international audiences.
The takeaway
Participation in Eurovision requires long-term planning, with national broadcasters often initiating selection processes nearly a year in advance. Audiences should look for upcoming national announcements in late 2026 to learn which musical acts will contend for the 2027 title.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Eurovoix.
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