Events
Cultural events in Burgas and the region — festivals, concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and local initiatives.
Nessebar welcomes 70 performers and 22 ensembles to the International Folklore Festival "Nessebar Jewelry"
From June 6 to 8, the XI International Folklore Festival "Nesebur Jewel" will be held in Nesebur, organized by the People's Cultural Center "Yana Laskova - 1905" and the Municipality of Nesebur. The forum will bring together over 70 individual performers and 22 singing, instrumental and dance groups from Bulgaria and Turkey, who will present authentic and arranged folklore.
Burgas community center organizes the 9th "Colorful Cauldron" festival with a diverse program
Community center "St. St. Cyril and Methodius 1985" in Burgas will host the next edition of the "Colorful Pot" festival on June 8. The event will feature demonstrations of yoga, karate, and scientific experiments, as well as a concert program with various musical performers.
The Burgas Opera presents Verdi's "Il Trovatore" - a stellar performance of the classic tragic opera.
On June 5, the State Opera - Burgas will present the opera "Il Trovatore" by Giuseppe Verdi. The performance will feature an impressive artistic cast, including soloists such as Valery Georgiev, Maria Tsvetkova-Madzharova, Andrey Yurkovsky and Daniela Dyakova. The opera will be conducted by Ivan Kozhuharov, and director Ivan Savov will present a semiotic scenography and costumes in the spirit of the era. On August 2, the opera will also be performed at the "Opera at the Sanctuary" festival in Begliktash.
The artistic treasures of Bulgarian diplomacy are unveiled in Burgas
On June 5, a representative exhibition will be opened in Burgas, presenting over 2000 works of art from the collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The exhibition "Diplomacy and Art" is a continuation of the exhibition of the same name from 2019 and includes works by established Bulgarian artists from the post-war period to the present day.
The Fourth Edition of the "Kinovakantsia" Film Festival in Burgas presents a variety of Bulgarian films.
The "Kinovakantsia" festival will be held from June 22 to 24 in the Cultural Center NHK in Burgas. The event will present feature films and short films, including auteur works, debuts and established names from contemporary Bulgarian cinema. The program includes meetings with the creative teams of six of the films, and admission for the audience is free.
Generation and Culture Encounter: Exhibition of Marko Hadzikosev and Kalin Rilski in Burgas
On June 5th in Burgas, an exhibition will be opened, which brings together two creative individuals - Marko Hadjikocev and Kalin Rilski. The exhibition presents paintings imbued with the spirit of Bulgaria, but created in different eras and environments. The event is organized by the "Believe in You" Foundation and will support the 16-year-old Natalie, who is fighting a serious illness.
Burgas is once again becoming a stage for a magical festival of street arts
The 6Fest Street Arts Festival is returning to Burgas on June 21 and 22, 2025. The highlight of the program is a light carnival procession with giant puppets in the shape of birds, fish, and pumpkins, which will pass through the city center. The festival also includes interactive daytime events where the audience will be able to view the puppets and meet the artists.
Scientists from the Institute of Oceanology - BAS are organizing an interactive event in Burgas for World Ocean Day.
The Institute of Oceanology - BAS is organizing a special event in the Marine Garden of Burgas to mark World Ocean Day. The initiative aims to draw attention to the importance of seas and oceans and to encourage responsible practices for the conservation of the biodiversity and natural resources of the Black Sea.
Charity festival "Izgrev Park Fest" raises funds for a family in need
On June 6 in the park of the holiday resort "Izgrev" the annual "Izgrev Park Fest" with a charitable cause will be held. The collected funds will be donated to the family of Niki, Anastasia and Zarko Karanchevi, who lost their home in a fire. The festival will include a diverse concert program with performances by young artists, demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops, and other fun activities.
The Black Sea Literary Festival brings together over 60 authors from 5 countries for its fourth edition.
The second edition of the Black Sea International Literary Festival will be held from June 5 to 8 in Burgas. The event is organized by the Municipality of Burgas with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and will gather over 60 writers, translators, publishers, and literary professionals from Bulgaria, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, and Romania. The program includes literary readings, professional panels, and meetings with readers.
Burgas comes alive with the memory of the forgotten builder Stoyan Shivachev
The project "The Unknown Today Stoyan Shivachev - One of the Famous Builders of Burgas" presents a documentary film and a certificate of honor dedicated to the life and work of this distinguished teacher, lawyer and public figure from the 19th century, whose role in the construction of modern Burgas is almost completely forgotten. The event is organized by the "Chance for the Children and Nature of Bulgaria" Foundation and the Center for Young Talents - Burgas, with the support of the Culture Fund of the Municipality of Burgas.
Photographic travel journal between reality and imagination
On June 3, the solo exhibition of photographer Karina Popova, titled "Reality / Unreality", will be opened at the Nesy Gallery in Burgas. The exhibition represents a visual map composed of moments, states, and reflections, in which reality is only a starting point.
Charity Football Tournament "Burgas Cup" will support the Comprehensive Oncology Center
On June 21 and 22, a charity football tournament "Burgas Cup" will be held in Burgas, the proceeds of which will be used to purchase new medical equipment for the Comprehensive Oncology Center. The event will bring together many famous football veterans and teams from large companies in the region.
Burgas welcomes musical stars on an open stage with cinematic magic
On July 26, the island of Sveta Anastasia will host a concert, awarded the prestigious "Crystal Lyre" for 2021. The famous singer Hilda Kazasyan and the Pleven Philharmonic will present favorite melodies from Bulgarian feature films, and the special guests will be the jazz musicians Teodosiy Spasov and Vasil Petrov.
Young genius inventor joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the new series "Ironheart".
The fans will see the debut of Riri Williams, a young MIT student who creates her own iron suits, in the upcoming Disney+ series "Ironheart". The character, first introduced in the film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever", will continue her story in Chicago, where she will face a mysterious and charming adversary.