A Triumph of Bulgarian Music: "Burgas and the Sea" 2026
This year's edition of the National Contest "Burgas and the Sea," which brought together the elite of the music scene at the Summer Theater in Burgas, was filled with many emotions and high-quality new Bulgarian music.
"Burgas and the Sea" has once again proven to be a stage where tradition and contemporary creativity meet.
Contest Winners
- First Prize: "One Second of Love" (music: Samuel Manuelian, lyrics: Mariana Dobreva)
- Second Prize: "Summer Has Run Out" (Teodora Ilieva)
- Third Prize: "This Is Me" (Maria Gogusheva and Svetoslav Lobushki)
- Audience Award: "Sunny Girl" (music: Georgi Miltiyadov, lyrics: Petya Dubarova)
The evening was also marked by the special participation of Maria Ilieva, who gave an impressive recital. The unique set design by Krasimir Marchev turned the event into a true visual spectacle, cementing Burgas' status as the musical capital of the summer.