Events
Cultural events in Burgas and the region — festivals, concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and local initiatives.
Burgas again hosts the "Books for Trash" initiative to promote recycling and reading.
The popular "Books for Waste" campaign will be held on June 1st in Burgas, allowing participants to exchange plastic waste for books. The initiative is being carried out for the 12th consecutive year in the city with the financial support of the Burgas Municipality and other partners.
Burgas hosts a Choral Festival with the participation of choirs from Bulgaria and Europe
Burgas will host a Choral Festival for mixed and homogeneous choirs from June 27 to 29, 2025. The event is initiated by the Community Center "Far 1946" - Burgas and the "Art Music" Association and is realized with the financial support of the Municipality of Burgas. The festival will include the participation of choral ensembles from Bulgaria and Europe, as well as premieres of new Bulgarian choral works.
Burgas hosts the Youth Business Forum "Rising Stars" with a record number of participants
Burgas will host the Youth Business Forum "Rising Stars" on May 30 and 31, 2025. The event, organized by JA Bulgaria, will bring together over 150 young people from 28 student companies who will present innovative business ideas. The program includes presentations, a trade show, and an awards ceremony for the winners who will represent Bulgaria at the European Student Company Competition.
The photographer Evelin Dobrev presents "Imaginary Movements" in Burgas
The photographer Evelin Dobrev is opening his third solo exhibition "Imaginary Movements" on June 2 in Burgas. The exhibition of 14 black and white photographs, taken over the past two years, including during participation in a reality project in the Philippines, captures the restless freedom of these islands, but also the quiet, deep spirituality of his native Burgas.
Burgas trio "Deja Vu" back on the stage of St. Anastasia Island
The popular Burgas musical trio "Deja Vu" will take the stage on the island of St. Anastasia on August 16, 2025. Performers Miro Stanchev, Branimiр Nedkov and Drazho Boshнakov will present new vocal arrangements of global hits, as well as their own original songs in 6 languages.
The public media BNR-Burgas marks its 13th anniversary with an exhibition dedicated to young talents and the history of the radio.
BNR-Burgas is organizing an exhibition that will mark the 13th anniversary of the public media. The exhibition will present works by students from the National Art High School in Sliven, as well as a collection of restored retro radio sets, showcasing the history of radio broadcasting in Bulgaria.
Burgas hosts the International Youth Literary and Film Festival "Friendship - Meaning and Salvation"
From May 30 to June 1, 2025, Burgas will host the fourth edition of the International Youth Literary and Film Festival "Friendship - Meaning and Salvation". The forum will bring together 30 young creators from Bulgaria and abroad, who will participate in the competition for inspiring artistic stories and videos on the theme "If It Weren't for Them..." - dedicated to the heroes who saved human lives during the Holocaust. A rich program with the participation of renowned writers, journalists and scientists is planned.
Burgas welcomes International Children's Day with a rich program of entertainment and creativity.
On June 1, Burgas will celebrate International Children's Day with a diverse program, including children's theatrical performances, dance and musical performances, sports games, creative workshops, and many other entertainments for young and old. The event is organized by the Municipality of Burgas, the Youth International Cultural Center, and the Center for Personal Development Support in partnership with Decathlon and the Burgas Pediatric Association.
The sea Burgas welcomes the children with a festival of entertainment and art.
Burgas organizes a two-day thematic event dedicated to children - Fun&Sun Weekend. The rich program includes free theatrical performances, sea cruises, and children's attractions in the cultural and tourist complex "Chengene Skele".
Burgas will once again host the Sand Sculpture Festival.
The team is already preparing the terrain for the eighteenth edition of the emblematic Sand Sculpture Festival in Burgas. The authors are working on their projects, and the festival will be open to visitors from the beginning of July until the end of September.
Brilliant return of the beloved operetta "The Csárdás Queen" on the stage of the State Opera - Burgas
The legendary operetta "The Csárdás Princess" by Imre Kálmán will be presented again on May 29 at the State Opera - Burgas. The performance will be conducted by Ivan Kozhuharov, and the leading roles will be performed by established soloists such as Joana Kadiyska, Penyo Pirozov, Jordan Hristozov, and Maria Yurkovsky. The production will impress the audience with a brilliant performance, a harmonious combination of all elements, and a vivid visual concept.
Young creators showcase their talent at a large-scale exhibition in Burgas
A center for young talents in Burgas is organizing an event called "Textures" that will present the achievements of children and youth in the field of fashion design, illustration, animation, comics, and mathematics. The event is open to all guests and will be held on May 28, 2025, at the Flora Exhibition Center.
A seven-day jazz festival "Jazz in Burgas" 2025 with a diverse program
The Jazz in Burgas Festival will be held in 2025 for seven days and will feature numerous renowned jazz musicians and ensembles from Bulgaria and abroad. The event will offer a rich program with concerts, big bands, chamber orchestras, jazz for children, and other musical performances.
Burgas writer Georgi Todorov presents new inspiring books to the local audience.
The famous author Georgi Todorov will present four new books of his at a special literary evening in Burgas on May 28, 2025. The event will provide an opportunity to meet the writer and discuss the themes of his works related to Bulgarian spirituality, history, and place in the world.
Cultural program for Sofia: Diverse entertainment and art in the last days of May and the beginning of June
The capital offers a rich program of diverse events in the last days of May and the beginning of June. Musical quizzes, karaoke evenings, concerts, exhibitions, and other entertainment for every taste are upcoming.