Events
Cultural events in Burgas and the region — festivals, concerts, theatre, exhibitions, and local initiatives.
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.
Burgas hosts the 13th edition of "DURT JUMP BURGAS 2025"
On June 19, 2025, the 13th edition of the traditional mountain bike race "DIRT JUMP BURGAS" will take place in Burgas. The organizer of the event is the "Shore Invaders" club with the support of the Municipality of Burgas. The competition will be held at the Bike Park in the Sea Garden, and the awards will be presented at 8:00 PM.
International competition "Joy of the Shore" gathers young talents in Burgas
From June 23 to 26, 2025, the XIX International Arts Competition "Joy of the Shore" will be held in Burgas. The event, funded by the Culture Fund of the Municipality of Burgas, aims to promote cultural exchange and creative expression of children and youth in the fields of dance, theater, music, visual and applied arts, as well as literature.
World-famous Bulgarian actor arrives in Burgas to train young talents in the art of the musical
Dimitar Marinov, the first Bulgarian to participate on the Oscars stage and an established Broadway actor, will hold a free two-day musical workshop in Burgas. The initiative is part of Burgas Municipality's efforts to encourage local talents and transform the city into an active cultural center. Additionally, Marinov will present a solo performance inspired by Bulgarian culture and his journey from his homeland to Hollywood.
Burgas welcomes the first Sole festival, a celebration of Spanish culture
Burgas will host the first edition of the Sole festival, a three-day celebration dedicated to Spanish culture. The event will include culinary competitions, concerts of Spanish stars, screenings of contemporary Spanish cinema, and many other attractions. The festival will take place from June 20 to 22 at the Flora Exhibition Center and is part of the city's cultural program for its candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2032.
The ancient Thracian epic comes alive in Aquae Calidae with the magic of music and dance.
On June 28 in Aquae Calidae, Burgas, a spectacular spectacle inspired by Thracian mythology will be held. The event is part of the "Thracian Mysteries" Festival and will include an exhibition of digital painting, as well as an evening performance with Thracian nymphs, music and dance.
The actors from "All Inclusive" present a sincere comedy about family life in Burgas.
On June 23, the "Hashtag" club in Burgas will host the interactive comedy "Family Happiness for the Advanced", in which the beloved actors Lili Sucheva and Stefan Ivanov will tell funny and sincere stories about family life. The audience will have the opportunity to actively participate in the performance and receive a gift - a book of amusing stories.
Beloved singer Desi Dobreva breathes new life into traditional Bulgarian music.
On July 7th in Burgas, a large concert-spectacle "GISDAVA" will be held, part of the tour of the singer Desi Dobreva. The event will combine modern and traditional Bulgarian musical and dance performances, with all proceeds to be donated to support young talents in the arts and sports.
Youth fishing competition in Burgas attracts more and more participants
The International Youth Cultural Center-Burgas is organizing for the fourth consecutive year the competition "Young Fisherman". The event will take place on June 21 on the shore of Lake Mandra and is open to beginner and experienced young anglers. Participants will receive free bait, and the winners will be awarded medals and prizes.
An inspiring journey along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in the new documentary film "1 SEA"
The documentary film "1 SEA" presents the impressive achievement of Silvia Kyoseva, who ran over 400 km from the border with Romania to the Turkish border in six days. The project aims to promote the Bulgarian Black Sea coast as a destination for sports, recreation, culture, and an active lifestyle.
Cineland launches a large-scale summer campaign with over 65,000 prizes for viewers in Varna and the country.
The leading cinema chain Cineland announces a national promotion "Cinema Summer with Prizes", which will offer free gifts and promotions for every second viewer who buys a ticket in all of its cinema halls, including in Varna. The campaign aims to increase attendance in cinemas during the summer season.
The Plovdiv Festival combines literature and cinema in an intriguing evening
Today in Plovdiv a special event is being held, jointly organized by the "Plovdiv Reads" festival and the "Janette 45" publishing house. The program includes a conversation with authors, followed by a screening of four short films related to the themes of a novel from contemporary Bulgarian literature.
Pomoriyski athletes dominate the Suples Bulgarian Bag Championship with record achievements
Pomorie established itself as the host of the prestigious Suples Bulgarian Bag Open Championship, in which local athletes achieved impressive results. The Suples Pomorie team, led by coach Vasil Slavov, won numerous medals, including two world records.
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth is accelerating the administrative servicing of investors.
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) is taking measures to improve the business environment in Bulgaria. The deadlines for administrative services to investors have been halved, procedures for certification and support of their projects have been simplified. MIG invests in the development of digital hubs, financing of start-ups and research activities, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and joint initiatives.