Luxembourg intends Eurovision 2027

RTL Luxembourg said on May 22 that it intends to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, according to a statement cited by ESCToday. The broadcaster told the outlet that its plans remain conditional on internal decisions and logistical preparations for next year’s contest. The statement adds Luxembourg to the list of broadcasters beginning to outline their 2027 positions days after the 2026 final. Bulgaria won this year’s contest in Vienna on May 16, with DARA taking 516 points for “Bangaranga.” (esctoday.com) ### What exactly did RTL Luxembourg say about 2027? ESCToday reported on May 22 that RTL Luxembourg had confirmed the country “intends to compete” at Eurovision 2027. The outlet said RTL described that intention in a statement issued the same day. The broadcaster’s position was not presented as a final entry confirmation. ESCToday said RTL told it that Luxembourg’s participation plans are subject to internal broadcaster decisions and logistical preparations tied to the 2027 contest later this year. (esctoday.com) ### Is Luxembourg already locked in for the contest? RTL’s wording, as cited by ESCToday, leaves the country short of a formal final commitment. (esctoday.com) The report says participation depends on decisions still to be taken inside the broadcaster and on operational preparations for the event. That phrasing is consistent with how broadcasters often handle early Eurovision planning before the European Broadcasting Union publishes the final participant list. (esctoday.com) ESCToday did not report a date for a final RTL decision in its May 22 story. ### What is Luxembourg’s recent Eurovision track record? RTL Luxembourg had already confirmed to ESCToday in June 2025 that Luxembourg would participate in Eurovision 2026 in Austria. (esctoday.com) That earlier confirmation showed the broadcaster continuing its renewed involvement in the contest after Luxembourg’s return in recent years. EurovisionWorld’s results page shows Luxembourg competed in the second semi-final in Vienna in 2026 with “Mother Nature,” performed by Eva Marija, and scored 60 points. (esctoday.com) The same page lists Bulgaria as the semi-final winner. ### Why is Bulgaria central to the 2027 picture? EurovisionWorld’s official results page says Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with 516 points. The winning song was “Bangaranga,” performed by DARA. (esctoday.com) The Eurovision Song Contest’s official site also says DARA won Vienna 2026 for Bulgaria and described it as Bulgaria’s first Eurovision victory. ESCToday’s May 22 report referred to the forthcoming 2027 contest “in Bulgaria,” reflecting the usual expectation that the winning country hosts the following year’s event. (eurovisionworld.com) ### What happens next before Luxembourg’s place is final? The next step for RTL Luxembourg is the internal decision-making and logistical work it referenced to ESCToday on May 22. (eurovisionworld.com) Until those steps are completed, the broadcaster’s position remains an intention rather than a final confirmed entry. The European Broadcasting Union and participating broadcasters are expected to firm up the 2027 field later this year as hosting arrangements in Bulgaria take shape. (eurovision.tv) Luxembourg’s status will become clearer once RTL moves from stated intent to formal confirmation. (esctoday.com)