Choreographer Fokas Evangelinos withdraws from Eurovision 2027

Renowned choreographer and creative director Fokas Evangelinos has officially announced that he will not oversee the artistic production of the Greek entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. He made this decision public on the morning of Friday, November 6, 2026, during his appearance on the ERT1 television program "Proian se eidon," hosted by Fotis Sergoulopoulos and Jenny Melita.

Evangelinos has been a pivotal figure in the history of Greek participation in the contest, having been responsible for the visual staging and choreography of numerous past entries. His departure represents a major change for the Greek delegation, as his creative input has long been associated with the country's performances on the Eurovision stage. No successor has been announced as of yet.

The announcement comes as a significant shift for the Greek team, which is currently preparing for the upcoming competition. While Evangelinos has confirmed his withdrawal from this year's production, he did not provide specific details regarding the reasons for his departure during his televised interview. Further updates regarding the artistic direction of the Greek entry are expected to follow from the national broadcaster in the coming months.