Not yet. The host country is decided by who wins the previous contest, and the city by the national broadcaster and the EBU. Sofia is widely tipped if Bulgaria hosts — but treat it as “very likely,” not official. We’ll update this page the moment there’s news.
Even with a host-year bump, Sofia starts from a much lower base than recent host cities. Food, drink and transport stay cheap; the squeeze is on hotel beds — which is exactly why booking early matters.
A confirmed host would name a specific arena. Sofia has large indoor venues used for concerts and sport, and a compact metro that makes getting to and from them easy. We’ll map the exact venue and the best areas to stay once it’s announced.
Sofia Airport (SOF) has direct flights from most major European hubs, and the metro runs from the terminal into the centre in about 20 minutes. Overland, there are trains and buses from neighbouring Balkan capitals.
No. English is widely spoken in central Sofia, especially with younger people and in hospitality. Signs use both Cyrillic and Latin script — learning a few words (здравейте — hello) is appreciated but never required.