Kukeri Festival Surva Pernik 2027 – Masquerade Games, Program & Visitor Guide
The Kukeri Festival Surva in Pernik, Bulgaria, is Southeast Europe's biggest masquerade celebration. Every January, over 6,000 costumed performers from around the world fill the city with ancient ritual, thunderous bells and spectacular handmade masks. Free entry for all.
Nestinari Fire Dancing Bulgari 2027 – Date, Program & Visitor Guide
On 3 June 2027, the village of Bulgari in Bulgaria's Strandzha Mountains hosts the UNESCO-listed Nestinari fire-dancing ritual. Barefoot fire-walkers enter a trance and dance across glowing embers. Free entry. One of Europe's most remarkable living traditions.
Pavel Banya Rose and Mineral Water Festival – Program & Visitor Guide
The Rose and Mineral Water Festival in Pavel Banya, Bulgaria, brings together traditional rose picking, attar distillation, international folklore and the election of the Queen of the Rose – a unique celebration in the heart of the Bulgarian Rose Valley.
Golden Days Folklore Festival Varna 2027 – Program, Info & Visitor Guide
The International Folklore Festival "Golden Days" takes place from 5 to 10 July 2027 in Varna, Bulgaria. Folklore groups, choirs and dance ensembles from around the world perform on open-air stages by the Black Sea. Participation from €195 per person, full board included.
Gela Bagpipe Festival 2027 – National Gaida Competition in the Rhodope Mountains
Bulgaria's most authentic bagpipe festival returns to the Rhodope village of Gela every first weekend of August. Three days of folk music, competition, horo dancing and traditional food under the open mountain sky; entry is always free.
Kukerlandia Masquerade Festival Yambol – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide
Kukerlandia in Yambol is Bulgaria's most spectacular Kukeri festival: over 100,000 visitors gather in late February to witness millennia-old rituals, giant handcrafted masks and competitive parades from across Europe, all recognised as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
Cherry Festival Kyustendil 2026 – Program, Highlights & Visitor Guide
From 26 to 28 June 2026, Kyustendil – Bulgaria's famous Orchard City – hosts its annual Cherry Festival in the City Garden. Enjoy over 100 cherry varieties, folk performances, live concerts and a vibrant crafts market. Admission is free.
Varna Summer International Music Festival 2026 – Program, Tickets & Guide
The International Music Festival "Varna Summer" celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 with an exceptional programme running from 27 June to 14 October. World-class ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra London and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra perform on the Black Sea coast.
PhillGood Festival Plovdiv 2026 – Lineup, Tickets & Visitor Guide
PhillGood Festival takes over Plovdiv's Rowing Canal from 17 to 19 July 2026 with The Cure, Gorillaz and Moby headlining three nights across three stages. Single-day tickets from €99, three-day passes from €153.
Off the Beaten Path Festival 2026 – Chamber Music in Kovachevitsa, Bulgaria
The Off the Beaten Path Chamber Music Festival returns to Kovachevitsa in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Expect world premieres, internationally acclaimed soloists and a unique Midnight Concert in one of Bulgaria's most beautifully preserved mountain villages.