Kolding to host Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2027

DR, Denmark’s public broadcaster, said Kolding will host both Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2027 and the children’s MGP in 2027, formalizing the city’s role in the next cycle of Denmark’s Eurovision selection calendar. (dr.dk) The broadcaster said it had signed a cooperation agreement with Kolding Municipality and Kolding Venue to stage the two shows in the city. Sydbank Arena was named as the venue for both events. The announcement was published by DR on March 6, and was later picked up by Eurovision-focused outlet ESCToday on May 19. DR’s own pages also set out concrete dates for the two broadcasts and linked the hosting decision to preparations already under way for the children’s contest. (dr.dk) ### Which events is Kolding actually getting? Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is Denmark’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, while MGP is DR’s separate children’s music competition. DR said Kolding will host both in 2027, making the city the center of two of the broadcaster’s best-known annual music events. (dr.dk) DR’s release said the agreement covers Dansk Melodi Grand Prix and MGP together, rather than only the Eurovision selection show. The broadcaster described the arrangement as a partnership with Kolding Municipality and Kolding Venue. (dr.dk) ### Where in Kolding will the shows be held? Sydbank Arena was identified by DR as the venue for both shows. TV SYD, citing DR’s press release, also reported that the arena in Kolding will stage Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2027. Kolding Mayor Jakob Ville said in DR’s release that becoming the year’s “Grand Prix-by” was “a huge recognition” and something the municipality was “very proud of.” DR quoted one of its executives as saying Kolding had shown strong engagement and a willingness to help build local ownership around both events. (dr.dk) ### Do we know the 2027 dates already? DR’s news item said Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2027 will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2027. The same item said MGP will follow on Saturday, February 20, 2027. (dr.dk) DR’s Melodi Grand Prix and Eurovision page also says the broadcaster will return in 2027 with a live transmission from Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in Kolding. That page does not add a fuller format rollout yet, but it confirms Kolding as the planned broadcast location. (dr.dk) ### Why does this matter in Denmark’s Eurovision calendar? Dansk Melodi Grand Prix determines Denmark’s act for the Eurovision Song Contest. DR’s Eurovision coverage for 2026 says singer Søren Torpegaard Lund was the Danish winner sent to the 2026 contest, underscoring the role the national final plays in selecting the country’s next entrant. (dr.dk) The Kolding decision therefore settles one practical part of Denmark’s 2027 selection process early: the host city and venue. What DR has not yet published in the material reviewed is a full rulebook, artist lineup or ticketing schedule for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2027. (dr.dk) ### What happens next for MGP 2027 and Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2027? DR’s MGP 2027 participation page says submissions are already open for children who want to enter the contest, and it lists August 19, 2026, as the deadline to apply. That gives one firm next milestone in the run-up to the February 2027 show in Kolding. (dr.dk) February 13, 2027, is the scheduled date for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in Sydbank Arena, and February 20, 2027, is the scheduled date for MGP, according to DR’s published schedule. Further details on format, participants and tickets are expected on DR’s event pages as the 2027 season approaches. (dr.dk 1) (dr.dk 2) (dr.dk 3)