In an exclusive email correspondence, Monaco’s government officially confirms it will not participate in Eurovision 2027.
Disappointment among Eurovision fans: the Principality of Monaco, which won the contest in 1971 and has been absent from it for 20 years, will not return to the stage for Eurovision 2027 either. For several years, fans of the competition have been full of hope for the possible return of the country, and now an official and final answer is given to the question of whether it will be seen again in the coming year.
In the past, hope arose for Monaco’s return to the competition, following the establishment of the Principality’s new national broadcaster, TVMONACO. The network was even accepted as a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which raised expectations for financial backing that would allow participation. However, a small network like this struggles to independently handle the high financial costs associated with the competition, and it seems that a return to Eurovision is still further away than ever.
The Unfortunate News
The current announcement comes after Elron Ben Ezra, an Israeli fan from the competition’s community, sent a query to the government of Monaco regarding their possible participation in Eurovision 2027. In his appeal, Ben Ezra wrote about the importance of Monaco and the significance of its participation:
“I am reaching out to the Department of Cultural Affairs of Monaco because I believe that music and culture have the unique power to bring people together, create connections, and represent a country’s identity on an international stage. Eurovision represents friendship, diversity, and unity through music. In challenging times, cultural events like Eurovision remind us of the importance of coming together and celebrating what connects us.”
Ben Ezra also emphasized the Eurovision community’s love for Monaco, and the desire of many fans to see it on screen again:
“Monaco has a beautiful history with Eurovision, and many fans across Europe and beyond would love to see the Principality return to the contest. Monaco’s participation would not only be a celebration of music, but also a wonderful opportunity to showcase Monegasque culture, creativity, and talent to millions of viewers around the world. I kindly ask you to consider supporting the possibility of Monaco returning to Eurovision. Many fans miss Monaco’s presence, and we believe that the Principality has an important place in this cultural event.”
In response to the touching appeal, the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Monaco government sent an official email delivering the bad news. The message stated that at the moment, there is no plan by the government to financially support Eurovision, due to other financial commitments.
Here is the full and exact response from the Monaco government, as provided in their email:
“The Direction des Affaires Culturelles has received your request and thanks you. We regret to inform you that we can’t give you a positive response due to other priority missions related to the program of the Government of Monaco.”
The reaction of the Monaco government is indeed disappointing, but not completely surprising. In the country’s final years in the competition, it failed to achieve good results, and did not even qualify for the final stage at all (its last participation was in 2006). Since then, the country has distanced itself from Eurovision, and it seems that its fans will have to continue waiting patiently for the long-awaited comeback.
Monaco in Eurovision
Monaco has participated in Eurovision 24 times, with its first entry in 1959 when singer Jacques Pills finished last with only one point from Austria. Interestingly, the following year, his daughter Jacqueline Boyer represented France and won first place.
Monaco’s sole Eurovision victory came in 1971 when singer Séverine represented the small state with the song “Un banc, un arbre, une rue” (in English: “A bench, a tree, a street”). Despite this historic win, Monaco struggled to host the competition the following year, eventually passing the hosting duties to Scotland in the UK.
Monaco participated regularly in 21 contests until Eurovision 1979 held in Jerusalem. The country made a surprising return for three consecutive Eurovision contests from 2004 to 2006 but withdrew again in 2007 after failing to reach the final in any of these attempts. The establishment of the new Monégasque television network – TVMONACO – in 2023 has raised hopes among many for a future return of the country to Eurovision, possibly even in 2025.
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Noy Yehoyada is an Israeli journalist and content creator at the EuroMix team since 2024, bringing a personal, feminine, and LGBTQ+ voice into the Eurovision sphere. A devoted Eurovision fan since the age of 16, she plays an active role in covering the contest—including on-site reporting at Eurovision 2025 in Basel and across European pre-party events. Alongside her writing and commentary, Noy plans the editorial schedule for the website, closely tracks national selections and song reveals, participates in live broadcasts, and creates digital content focusing on representation, musical diversity, and emotional connections.
Beyond her work at EuroMix, Noy has over six years of experience in the cosmetics and pharma industries, with a background in sales, personal consulting, and managing beauty departments. She enjoys pop, rap, contemporary art, and traveling in Europe—and especially loves songs that make her want to dance, as well as those that tell a story.
