Events
Cultural events in Burgas and the region — festivals, concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and local initiatives.
The return of talented people from Burgas to the stage for a musical adventure
A group of well-known and talented artists, musicians, dancers, reciters and actors from Burgas, who were part of the star team of music teacher Veselina Dimova, are gathering again on stage for the concert-spectacle "Friends". The event will take place on June 21 at the NHK Cultural Center and will feature favorite Bulgarian and global hits.
The Burgas Opera presents again the famous operetta "The Gypsy Baron" with an impressive cast.
State Opera - Burgas will resume the popular operetta "The Gypsy Baron" by Johann Strauss Jr. on June 24. The performance, directed by Mario Nikolov and conducted by Deyan Pavlov, will be performed by an established cast of soloists, orchestra, choir and ballet. The production is distinguished by lavish scenography, costumes and special effects, presenting an exciting story of love, family memory and the triumph of strong emotions.
World-renowned Danish sound designer will lead a master class on sound design in cinema at the International Film Festival in Burgas
In the framework of the 10th anniversary edition of the International Film Festival in Burgas, a two-day practical workshop on sound design in cinema, led by the prestigious Danish specialist Peter Albrechtsen, will be held. The event is aimed at students and young professionals in the field of sound and sound engineering.
Pomore welcomes visitors to the Summer Cinema "Yavorov" with a rich weekly program.
The beloved Summer Cinema "Yavorov" in Pomorie organizes a diverse weekly program with various film genres - from comedies and adventure animations to thrillers and horrors. The program includes screenings from June 20 to June 26, 2025, with two films of different durations being screened each day.
Hollywood presents new megaproductions and sequels of blockbusters at CinemaCon 2025
The largest annual event of the film industry CinemaCon 2025 revealed details about upcoming premieres and trends. Release dates and trailers were announced for sequels of popular series like Spider-Man, Avatar, John Wick and Final Destination, as well as new superhero and horror titles.
Burgas welcomes Korea with a rich cultural program at the "Day of Korean Culture"
On June 25, the "Day of Korean Culture" will be held in Burgas, organized by the Embassy of South Korea and the Municipality of Burgas. The event will offer a diverse program, including K-pop music, taekwondo demonstrations, the presentation of the first Bulgarian board game with Korean themes, and many other interesting activities.
The Burgas writer Vasil Lyutskanov debuts with a novel inspired by the "Book of Job".
Vasil Lyutskanов, an established journalist with a 45-year career, presents his debut novel "Goodbye, Lавrak" on June 25 in Burgas. The book, co-financed by the Municipality of Burgas, traces the dramatic odyssey of the protagonist Victor Lyutov - Lavrak, whose story is inspired by the "Book of Job" from the Old Testament.
The sea at the center of the new summer documentary film festival in Sozopol
From June 20 to 23, 2025, Sozopol will host the first edition of the documentary film festival "Documentary by the Coast". The program includes 12 Bulgarian and foreign films, focused on maritime culture, ecology, fishing, and the history of the Black Sea.
A Bulgarian film about German lessons will compete at a prestigious festival in Munich.
The Bulgarian feature film "German Lessons" directed by Pavel Vesselinov will be included in the official selection of the 41st Munich Film Festival, which will take place in June-July 2025. The film will compete in the "International Independents" program along with other European and global independent productions.
New historical maps of Bulgaria and the Balkans present 25 years of cartographic activity.
On June 25, 2025, an exhibition will be opened, presenting 29 new historical maps compiled over the past 25 years by Dr. Dragomar Yordanov, a historian and specialist in the field of historical geography and cartography. The exhibition will be opened in the building of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and will be accessible to visitors until July 4, 2025.
Burgas welcomes the "FANTASTIC" festival for literature and technologies of the future
On June 27 in Burgas the first edition of the "FANTASTIC BURGAS" festival, dedicated to speculative literature and innovations, will be held. The event will present the new novel by science fiction writer Marin Troshanov, and the host will be the renowned film critic Blagoy D. Ivanov.
The prestigious Republican Underwater Sports Competition "The Golden Dolphin" will be held in Burgas.
The annual underwater sports competition "The Golden Dolphin" will be held on June 21 and 22 in Burgas. The organizers are the Bulgarian National Association for Underwater Activities and the "Friends of the Sea - Burgas" Association. The event will include various disciplines, divided into four age groups, with the participation of divers, swimmers, and individual competitors.
Burgas Municipality and ABLE organize the fifth edition of the entrepreneurial program ABLE Weekend Activator
The Association of Bulgarian Leaders and Entrepreneurs (ABLE) will hold its next summer edition of the intensive entrepreneurial program ABLE Weekend Activator in Burgas on July 19 and 20. The initiative aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs aged 19 to 39 by providing them with practical knowledge for starting a business from scratch.
Herbal Fest 2025 is returning to St. Anastasia Island with a 6-day program.
One of the most popular summer events in Burgas, Bile Fest, will be held from June 24 to 29, 2025 on the island of St. Anastasia. The festival will support the city's candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2032 and will offer a rich program, including rituals, an art bazaar, traditional mussels, and special boat tours.
Burgas welcomes the 42nd edition of the national song contest "Burgas and the Sea"
Journalists drew lots to determine the order of presentation of the 12 finalists in this year's edition of the song contest "Burgas and the Sea". The event will take place on July 26 at the Summer Theater in Burgas and will be part of the city's candidacy for European Capital of Culture in 2032.