Under the starry sky of Burgas, seven exciting stories will come to life as part of the fifteenth edition of the "Night of Literature". On October 1st, the city turns into a stage for literary dialogue, with all readings planned in the open air to take full advantage of the sea breeze and the nocturnal atmosphere. The organizers believe that the written word resonates most powerfully within the urban environment and in the company of the stars, which is why they have selected seven iconic locations to serve as "reading nests" for the cultural community.

The event begins at 6:00 PM, with excerpts from works by authors from Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, Switzerland, and Sweden being presented consecutively throughout the evening. Visitors have the opportunity to plan their own route by visiting the individual "reading nests" according to the reading schedule: 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:00 PM. Each location features one book, and the same excerpt is read every half hour, allowing the audience to move easily between venues. Admission is completely free for everyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the night of literature.

Event Program

  • Austria: "The Tobacconist" (2024), author: Robert Seethaler, translator: Lyubomir Iliev, publisher: List, cover: Sofia Popyordanova. Reader: Prof. Dr. Maria Neykova. Location: Kaive Cafe, "Aleko Konstantinov" St.
  • Bulgaria: "Adagio for Maria" (2025), author: Georgi Bardarov, publisher: MusaGena, cover: Niya Mancheva. Readers: Alberta Alkalay and Georgi Bardarov. Location: "Peyo K. Yavorov" Regional Library, 41 "Sveti Sveti Kiril i Metodiy" St., terrace opposite Hall, 3rd floor (Directorate-General for Translation of the European Commission in Bulgaria).
  • Denmark: "The Employees" (2026), author: Olga Ravn, translator: Rositsa Tsvetanova, publisher: ICU, cover: Stoyan Atanasov / Creative. Readers: Dr. Margarita Doncheva and Todora Daskalova. Location: "Georgi Baev" Gallery-Museum, 6 "Demokratsiya" Blvd.
  • Ireland: "Intermezzo" (2025), author: Sally Rooney, translator: Boryana Dzhanabetska, publisher: Erogor, design: Faber & Faber. Reader: Diana Savateva. Location: Writer's House, 1 "Vola" St. 🕕 Start at 7:30 PM.
  • Finland: "Rose Is Gone" (2021), author: Katja Kettu, translator: Rositsa Tsvetanova, publisher: ICU, cover: Zhivko Petrov. Readers: Boyan Boev and Maria Arnaudova. Location: C.A.S.A Triangulo Creativo, 4 "Antim 1" St.
  • Switzerland: "Jakob von Gunten" (2025), author: Robert Walser, translator: Boyan Valchev, publisher: Nike, cover: Lyuba Haleva. Readers: Simona Bogdanova and Emil Ovanesov. Location: Ethnographic Museum, 69 "Slavyanska" St.
  • Sweden: "Everything I Don't Remember" (2021), author: Jonas Hassen Khemiri, translator: Maria Zmiycharova, publisher: Matkom, cover: Ina Dimitrova. Reader: Dr. Loris Manuelian. Location: "Petko Zadgorski" Burgas Art Gallery, 24 "Mitropolit Simeon" St.

Parallel to the literary evening, Burgas offers a rich cultural program. The "Hello, Health!" festival is coming up at the "Flora" Exposition Center in the Sea Garden, while DREAM FEST Burgas and DOCK – INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY FILM at the Cultural Center NHK add to the festive atmosphere in the city.