2027

Predicted and scheduled events

 * May – The 2027 Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled; the location is typically determined by the previous year's winner.
 * May 15–August 15 – Expo 2027 is scheduled to be held in Belgrade, Serbia.
 * June – Istanbul, Turkey, will host the 2027 European Games.
 * June–July – The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup is scheduled to be held in Brazil.
 * August 10 – The 2027 Kenyan general election will be held. Incumbent president William Ruto will be eligible for reelection.
 * August 27–September 12 – The 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup is scheduled to be held in Qatar.
 * October 1–November 13 – The 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place in Australia.
 * November 7 – If not triggered earlier, the next Polish parliamentary election will occur no later than this date.
 * December 22 – If not triggered earlier, the next Italian general election will occur no later than this date.

Date unknown

 * The autonomous region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea will gain independence per an agreement made in 2021.
 * The upcoming World Youth Day, announced by Pope Francis at the concluding mass held in Lisbon during the WYD 2023 in Portugal, will be held in South Korea.
 * The 2027 Cricket World Cup will take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.