Latvian broadcaster LSM confirms the country will compete in Eurovision.
As every year since 2015 (except 2021), the country will select an artist and a song for Eurovision 2027 via “Supernova 2027″
Supernova 2027 – Known Details
- The submission window will open on August 1st and will close on October 1st, 2026.
- Supernova 2027 will be held on Saturday, February 6th 2027. For the first time, the contest will take place at Xiaomi Arena.
- The artist must be at least 18 years old by April 15th 2027
- No language restriction.
- Songs written with AI will be prohibited.
- Each artist, composer, or songwriter can submit multiple songs
- The performer must be Latvian citizen or non-citizen resident.
- Foreign writers are allowed, as long as their contribution to the song is less than 50%.
- LSM will assign aa professional committee to shortlist the submitted songs, by the following critria:
- Song structure – originality, arrangement, message, compliance with modern market trends
- The Song and the Performer’s capabilities and potential to compete in the international pop music market;
- The performer’s vocal abilities;
- Previous achievements in the industry or the potential to achieve achievements in the future and exist in the real market.
- LSM will reveal the names of the shortlisted artists in November 2026.
- Up to 16 Songs that have received the highest rating in the Jury’s evaluation summary will be shortlisted to participate in the contest. LSM might grant an additional wildcard.
- The final will feature 2 ronuds:
- Round 1: The results will be based on a 50% public vote and a 50% jury vote.
- Round 2: The super-final will feature the top 3 songs from the previous round. The winner will be determined by a 100% public vote
- The full regulations can be found here.
Atvara represented Latvia in Eurovision 2026.
She performed “Ēnā” and didn’t qualify for the final
Eurovision 2027 will be held in Bulgaria in May 2027
