Literary events
Book launches, author talks, readings, and literary festivals.
Katya Antonova Comes to Burgas with "Vanilla's Handbook for Good Deeds"
Children's writer Katya Antonova will present her new book "Vanilla's Handbook for Good Deeds" in Burgas on February 25th. The event will take place at the Flora Expo Center and admission is free.
Slavi Tomov Presents Hannah Arendt: The Poetic Side of One of the Greatest Intellectuals
Slavi Tomov presents a book revealing the poetic side of Hannah Arendt, known as a public intellectual. The book includes poems taken from her archives, diaries, and personal correspondence. The event is on February 26th at the House of the Writer, free admission.
Burgas Municipality Celebrates Valentine's Day with a Musical-Poetry Evening
On February 13th, a musical-poetry evening "14 Fatal Poems About Love" will be held at the Peyo K. Yavorov Regional Library, featuring students, doctors, poets, and public figures. The initiative aims to stimulate interest in Bulgarian love poetry and develop aesthetic attitudes.
Poetic Remarks in Burgas: Young Poetry and Music for Winter Comfort
On February 10, 2026, "Poetic Remarks" returns to Burgas - a gathering of the young generation of authors, musical performances, and shared literature. The event will bring together established names and new talents.
Premiere of "Juliet and Others" in Burgas: Meeting with Vesela Lyutskanova
On January 28, 2026, the premiere of the book "Juliet and Others" by Vesela Lyutskanova will take place in Burgas. The event includes a presentation by Roza Boyanova and the participation of journalist Bozhidar Bozhkov. The novel pays tribute to Juliet Shishmanova.
Slavi Tomov presents essays on Bartleby by Deleuze and Agamben at the Writers' House
On January 30th, Slavi Tomov presents essays by Deleuze and Agamben on Melville's "Bartleby, the Scrivener". The philosophical interpretations of the work and the enigmatic phrase "I would prefer not to..." are discussed.
Presentation of a Scientific Collection in Memory of Prof. Ivan Karayotov in Burgas
On January 21, 2026, a collection in honor of Prof. Ivan Karayotov will be presented in Burgas, dedicated to his contribution to archaeology and numismatics. The collection includes 30 scientific publications by Bulgarian and foreign scholars related to the Black Sea region.
Presentation of the book "Lead Soundings from the Bulgarian Black Sea" by Prof. Hristov in Burgas
On January 21st, the new book by Prof. Dr. Ivan Hristov, "Lead Soundings from the Bulgarian Black Sea", will be presented at the Sea Casino Cultural Center in Burgas. The publication examines the development of soundings as navigational instruments and summarizes finds from antiquity to modern times, including those from the Bulgarian coast.
Premiere of "The Books of Jacob" by Olga Tokarczuk in Burgas
On February 2nd, the premiere of Olga Tokarczuk's latest work, "The Books of Jacob", will take place at the Peyo Yavorov Regional Library in Burgas. The event will include a meeting with the translator Krum Krumov and the publisher Nevena Dishlieva.
Book Presentation: "Lead Lines from the Bulgarian Black Sea" in Burgas
Presentation of the book "Lead Lines from the Bulgarian Black Sea" by Prof. Dr. Ivan Hristov at the Sea Casino Cultural Center in Burgas. The book examines the lead line as an important navigational instrument and presents findings from antiquity to modern times from the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
Meeting with writer Kostadin Kostadinov in Burgas: Literature, stories and inspiration
On January 16th in Burgas, a meeting will be held with Kostadin Kostadinov, author of "The Butterfly Hunter" and "The Last Soldier Emperor". The event will include discussions about books, plots, and the wisdom of the parable narrative.
Acceptance of Books Begins for the National Poetry Competition "Hristo Fotev" 2026
Burgas Municipality announces the start of accepting books for the Tenth edition of the National Poetry Competition "Hristo Fotev" (2026). The competition is among the most prestigious literary events in Bulgaria. Deadline for submitting books: January 10, 2026.
Winners of the Recitation Competition „Me, the Sea and Burgas“
Burgas Municipality announced the winners of the fifth recitation competition „Me, the Sea and Burgas“, organized by the Community Center „Paisii Hilendarski 1928“ with the support of the Regional Library „Peyo Yavorov“. Over 250 children from Burgas and the country participated in the competition. The awards ceremony is on December 9th.
Japanese Culture in Burgas: Literature, Samurai, and Free Admission
Burgas immerses itself in Japanese culture with two events in December: a presentation of the literary series "Zavihryane" and a lecture on samurai and archery. Free admission.
Burgas Literary Awards 2025: Ceremony on December 4th
On December 4th, 2025, the literary awards ceremony will be held in Burgas. A jury of writers and educators will evaluate the works of Burgas authors in the categories of poetry, prose, and book of contribution.