Twenty cities expressed an interest, the BBC said, and those not making the shortlist include London and Belfast.
Performers at the Eurovision song contest held this year
The BBC said the seven-strong shortlist was based on the cities' ability to show they have"the capacity, capability and experience to host an event of this scale and complexity". This year's head of show in Turin, Claudio Santucci, confirmed that organisers would need access to the venue for several weeks to set up and also hold rehearsals.
A council spokeswoman said:"Birmingham City Council has expressed an interest to the Government to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year on behalf of Ukraine.
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